My family is comig to visit from America and since all of us won't fit into a car, how can I get us all from Gatwick airport to the Tube for an inexpensive way? the only way I know is to go from Gatwick to Heathrow and use the Tube from there. Are there any easier ways?
2006-11-14 21:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by joshua_brooke01 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ London
Funny...I live 2 hours away from London... they'd better start walking now then
2006-11-14 21:56:38 · update #1
Okay...does anyone have any answers involving vehicular modes of transport instead of our feet? I understand walking would be the cheapest. Any other ways that would be inexpensive?
2006-11-14 22:45:12 · update #2
I assume the opposite applies: Check the site on Google: Think about hiring a people carrier for the day - this way seems very expensive at nearly £90........... If you just want to get to the Tube, get the Gatwick Express to Victoria and switch to the tube............
By Coach
Heathrow – Gatwick
The National Express 700 runs every 15-20 minutes in the morning, from outside Terminals 1, 3 and 4. It takes approximately 70 minutes to Gatwick's North and South Terminals. The cost is £17.50. After 12:00 the service operates every 30 minutes until 22:30. Tickets can be purchased at the Bus and Coach information desks located in Terminals 1, 3 and 4 or on the bus itself; subject to availability. The coaches pick up at the arrivals level of Terminals 1, 3 and 4 and set down at the departures level. For Terminal 2, coaches pick up and set down at the departures level.
National Express coaches 707, 717, 727 and 797 also operate half hourly to Gatwick and the journey takes approximately 70 minutes. Coaches run from the central bus station at Heathrow for Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and from outside Terminal 4 arrivals. They set down outside Gatwick North and South Terminals. Adult fares are £17.50 single. Tickets can be purchased from the travel centre at the central bus station or from the Bus and Coach information desk on the forecourt of Terminal 4 arrivals.
2006-11-14 23:35:23 · answer #1 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can afford the flight and want to get the cheapest way 2 hr from london...including 1 kid?
Well, don´t go to Harrods to buy fish&chips!
Give a little more and get one of this 8 or 9 seater and get confortably home. Some local companies can get you a descount if you book 2 way (i presume they are going back)
Some drivers do it privatley, and if you are not sure, ask about insurance, safety and knoledge. Dont get in the car if there is not a child seat.
I used to book this type of transport for filming crew while in london and i always got the same driver as requested. The guy use to give us the best service as he knew we would ask for him anytime. Do the maths and see how much would cost to get ther by train, but don't forget you will get privacy, confort, door to door responsability and if anyone need to pee or something ask to stop...you are paying.
2006-11-15 13:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by Maka 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cheapest would be to walk, that would also give you time to see the country side.
Have a good trip.
2006-11-15 05:59:22 · answer #3 · answered by teddybear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
use Thameslink to Elehpnat and Castle or King's Cross
and join the tube
probably best
your question isn't clear about where you live
2006-11-15 10:39:06 · answer #4 · answered by wwJad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've had the best luck with travel agents. Good luck.
2006-11-15 07:03:36 · answer #5 · answered by Adam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dangit, he stole my thunder. Was gonna say, "Ya DID say the CHEAPEST. that'd be walking."
2006-11-15 06:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
make them walk to your house
2006-11-15 05:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by your all losers 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋