Travelling back from London at 10 pm?

Question

I'm thinking about an evening course which will require me to travel to London three evenings a week - there are very few parkig facilities, so the other option is the train and tube - I'm a litle concerned about this - saftey and security issues, but this course is also important ( i live about 2 hours away) - what does everyone think?

Answer 1

If everyone worked on the basis that after ten in London everybody gets either mugged or murdered there would be nobody here! At that time of night London is BUSY so don't feel the need to avoid coming here, especially if it's for your own benefit.

Answer 2

I live in London and am a single female, so I frequently walk around the city and take public transport by myself at 10:00pm or even later. London is always busy until at least midnight (except maybe on Sundays, but I assume you're talking about weeknights) so I have never, ever felt unsafe or had any bad experiences. The very worst that will ever happen is that you might get drunks trying to start a bit of trouble, but a) there are always other people around and b) as they're drunk you can usually walk away much quicker than they will be able to follow you.

I would have thought that your biggest concern should be what happens at your destination - so if you live two hours away you'll be arriving home at midnight - is that going to be safe? Even if you do live in a relatively safe area, if there are no other people around, there is always the potential for danger.

Answer 3

Surely you can find the same course nearer to where you live. Personally I wouldn't want to be travelling back from London at 10pm, I'm not saying that anything will happen to you but...

You are going to be very tired when you get back home and then will you have to get up for work the next day and it will all take it's toll on you and you will not be doing yourself any good.

Another option would be could you stay at a Travel Lodge or hotel or do you know anyone that lives close by that you could spend the night at. I know that the course is important but weigh up all the options before you decide to do it

Answer 4

You could drive to outskirts then catch tube. You dont say which area you live so difficult to suggest tube but we always park at Leyton and catch the central line. Never had any probs with safety in London day or night but if you not used to travelling alone best find someone to go with

Answer 5

Safety and security wise I wouldn't worry as that is actually quite early to be leaving London. I often travel from Euston or Marylebone later than that and have never felt threatened or afraid. Theres plenty of other normal folk like yourself just going home.
I would worry more about how tired you will be. I commuted 5 days a week for a year and that was what stopped me doing it.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

Answer 6

take a chance the 1st time and use the train..then find somebody on the course that lives outside London and share a lift so far then commute from there

Answer 7

I did an evening course in London, which involved travelling home alone at night. I certainly wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 8

I am 52 years old and have never owned a car. I go everywhere by public transport, frequently late at night and usually alone. I have never had any trouble. Why should I? Stop worrying. You are probably more likely to get mugged walking to and from your car in a lonely car park.

Answer 9

I think I would be a bit nervous - could you contact the centre and ask if they have anyone on the same course who could give you a lift

Answer 10

when in doubt.... do nowt...thats my motto, I would not want to chance travelling until midnight in the centre of London, try and find an online class, much safer and cheaper.