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njdesi · 21-02-2006, 11:07 PM

I have to go from Heathrow to the "Tottenham Court Road" station. Looking at an online subway map, it looks like taking the blue line to "Holborn" station and then a transfer on the red line to "Tottenham Court Road" station is the best way to get there. Is this the best way to get to this station? Also, can you use a credit card to purchase a ticket?

Dougal · 21-02-2006, 11:24 PM

http://www.oxfordtube.com/assets/lon...ground_map.jpg

You can buy with a credit card either from a machine or at the ticket kiosk but you will need a pin number for the card.

Depends a bit on the time of day NJD. If it is the rush hour it might be just as easy to get out at Leicester Square and walk to Tottenham Court Road.

Trying to change tube trains during the rush can be a pretty horrible experience.

An alternative would be to catch the train to Paddington (Heathrow Express Link)

http://www.heathrowexpress.com/

That train goes non-stop and as is faster and more comfortable, then you take the Bakerloo (brown) line to Oxford Circus and change to the Central Line (Red) to Tottenham Court Road.

I'd take the Express route and cut out the tube as much as possible.

njdesi · 22-02-2006, 09:22 AM

^
Thanks, Dougal. I didn't know about the Express train.

I am having a bit of sticker shock looking at the prices. $26 for a one way ticket! What a ripoff. I don't wonder anymore why my cousin is broke after only three months of living in London!

The Gentleman Scamp · 22-02-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by njdesi

My cousin will be studying abroad in London next semester. I will fly out on the 22nd of Feb. and will be in London all day Friday and then take a flight to Amsterdam that night and stay there for two days. We'll eventually end up in Prague for three days.

I would like to see London's major tourist sites on Friday. To view Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Globe Theater, what form of transportation would you recommend? Should I use the subway, buses, taxi, etc.?

Get a 1 day travel card and use the lot.

DrAndy · 22-02-2006, 11:43 AM

well, not taxis

Dougal · 22-02-2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by njdesi

What a ripoff. I don't wonder anymore why my cousin is broke after only three months of living in London!

I have it on good authority from Smeg that England is the best place in the world to live.

njdesi · 03-03-2006, 03:47 AM

Took the Express to Paddington and then changed over to Tottenham Court, Dougal. No problems. Nice trip. Weird Country. I am jet lagged, exhausted, and sick. Just wanted to say I was able to get around London with no problems thanks to you fellows. Now I am going to take some Nyquil and sleep for 12 hours. Talk to you guys later.

DrAndy · 03-03-2006, 08:49 AM

good for you Njesi. Have fun

machangezi · 03-03-2006, 08:56 AM

Edited.

cantona · 07-03-2006, 11:49 AM

Get a train right out of the shit hole to Manchester - my advice.

Marmite the Dog · 07-03-2006, 11:54 AM

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Get a train right out of the shit hole to Manchester - my advice.

Do they have trains from Old Trafford into Manchester?

cantona · 07-03-2006, 12:34 PM

i expected that one Marmers

Marmite the Dog · 07-03-2006, 12:52 PM

I'd hate to disappoint.

Mister Fixit · 07-03-2006, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by njdesi

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Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

The Tube, mate.

What you do in the privacy of your home is your own business. This kind of langauge shouldn't be used in front of polite company. Oh right, you're talking to me. Carry on.

Is the British Musuem similar to the Smithsonian? How long will it take to see most of the exhibits.

And what place has the best navratan korma, chicken tikka masala,dosa, or naan in London?
Since I'll be in your country, I should try at least one native dish. Errr, what the hell is the tom yum kung of England?

Try Veeraswami's in Regent Street, if you want to take out a second mortgage.

There used to be a place called something like 'The Shahminah' or something not far from the British Museum, but ICBW - it was 30-od years ago.

But there's loads of curry houses everywhere. You'll find one.

21-02-2006, 11:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
Dougal Dis-member Last Online: 18-01-2010 07:20 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Head Rock Posts: 4,044	http://www.oxfordtube.com/assets/lon...ground_map.jpg You can buy with a credit card either from a machine or at the ticket kiosk but you will need a pin number for the card. Depends a bit on the time of day NJD. If it is the rush hour it might be just as easy to get out at Leicester Square and walk to Tottenham Court Road. Trying to change tube trains during the rush can be a pretty horrible experience. An alternative would be to catch the train to Paddington (Heathrow Express Link) http://www.heathrowexpress.com/ That train goes non-stop and as is faster and more comfortable, then you take the Bakerloo (brown) line to Oxford Circus and change to the Central Line (Red) to Tottenham Court Road. I'd take the Express route and cut out the tube as much as possible. __________________ Lord, deliver us from e-mail. Last edited by Dougal : 22-02-2006 at 01:30 AM.

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21-02-2006, 11:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
njdesi Ban Phe Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 618	I have to go from Heathrow to the "Tottenham Court Road" station. Looking at an online subway map, it looks like taking the blue line to "Holborn" station and then a transfer on the red line to "Tottenham Court Road" station is the best way to get there. Is this the best way to get to this station? Also, can you use a credit card to purchase a ticket?

22-02-2006, 09:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
njdesi Ban Phe Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 618	^ Thanks, Dougal. I didn't know about the Express train. I am having a bit of sticker shock looking at the prices. $26 for a one way ticket! What a ripoff. I don't wonder anymore why my cousin is broke after only three months of living in London!

22-02-2006, 11:43 AM	#25 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 13,468	well, not taxis

03-03-2006, 03:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
njdesi Ban Phe Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 618	Took the Express to Paddington and then changed over to Tottenham Court, Dougal. No problems. Nice trip. Weird Country. I am jet lagged, exhausted, and sick. Just wanted to say I was able to get around London with no problems thanks to you fellows. Now I am going to take some Nyquil and sleep for 12 hours. Talk to you guys later.

03-03-2006, 08:49 AM	#28 (permalink)
DrAndy Oh Fuk Last Online: Yesterday 12:45 PM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: yes Posts: 13,468	good for you Njesi. Have fun

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machangezi Not again! Last Online: 02-03-2010 01:51 PM Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Out there! Posts: 7,998	Edited.

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cantona Elite Member Last Online: 26-08-2009 05:36 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,389	Get a train right out of the shit hole to Manchester - my advice.

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cantona Elite Member Last Online: 26-08-2009 05:36 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,389	i expected that one Marmers

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