London Tube question

Hello,

I'm going to book my hotel in London-Barking area (served by
"Hammersmith&City" and "District" lines).
Are these tube lines operating even on Saturday (late) night and Sunday
(early) morning?

What time is the last train on Sat-night at Victoria heading to Barking?
And the first train on Sun-morning for the inverse route?

Or, shoud I better to find where to sleep somewhere else? :-P

Thanks!

geco4u wrote:

Hello,

I'm going to book my hotel in London-Barking area (served by
"Hammersmith&City" and "District" lines).
Are these tube lines operating even on Saturday (late) night and Sunday
(early) morning?

What time is the last train on Sat-night at Victoria heading to Barking?
And the first train on Sun-morning for the inverse route?

Or, shoud I better to find where to sleep somewhere else? :-P

Thanks!

Have a look at :-
http://tube.tfl.gov.uk/
it should have all timetables etc.

RH
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"geco4u" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I'm going to book my hotel in London-Barking area (served by
"Hammersmith&City" and "District" lines).
Are these tube lines operating even on Saturday (late) night and Sunday
(early) morning?


Last trains are usually around midnight abd they start about 6am

What time is the last train on Sat-night at Victoria heading to Barking?
And the first train on Sun-morning for the inverse route?

Or, shoud I better to find where to sleep somewhere else? :-P


Nope , London Transport have quite a good night bus service,
in the case of Barking IRC the N15 runs through Barking from
Paddington on its way to Romford and you can catch it in the
West end at Regent Street, Trafalgar Squareand variouspoints
in the City.

Keith

Following up to Rudolph Hucker

What time is the last train on Sat-night at Victoria heading to Barking?
And the first train on Sun-morning for the inverse route?

Or, shoud I better to find where to sleep somewhere else? :-P

Barking is nothing special, if you want to be in the "bright
lights".
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"Reid" wrote in message
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Following up to Rudolph Hucker

What time is the last train on Sat-night at Victoria heading to
Barking?
And the first train on Sun-morning for the inverse route?

Or, shoud I better to find where to sleep somewhere else? :-P

Barking is nothing special, if you want to be in the "bright
lights".

On the other hand its cheaper, close enough to be handy
and its 'real' London not the west end or city.

Keith

geco4u wrote:
I'm going to book my hotel in London-Barking area (served by
"Hammersmith&City" and "District" lines).
Are these tube lines operating even on Saturday (late) night and Sunday
(early) morning?

Nope, tube trains in London don't run at night. They stop in the evening
around 11:30. If you're out after that you'll have to take a taxi or bus (or
walk). The night buses are very rare (mostly hourly, it always seems) so
make sure you've got enough warm clothing to survive a good long stand on a
windy corner.

miguel
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Following up to Keith Willshaw

Barking is nothing special, if you want to be in the "bright
lights".

On the other hand its cheaper, close enough to be handy
and its 'real' London not the west end or city.

True, not that the west end and city are not real :-)
--
Mike Reid
"Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso
UK walking & photos "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site
Spain,cuisines and walking "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" -- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

Miguel Cruz wrote:

geco4u wrote:
I'm going to book my hotel in London-Barking area (served by
"Hammersmith&City" and "District" lines).
Are these tube lines operating even on Saturday (late) night and Sunday
(early) morning?

Nope, tube trains in London don't run at night. They stop in the evening
around 11:30. If you're out after that you'll have to take a taxi or bus (or
walk). The night buses are very rare (mostly hourly, it always seems) so
make sure you've got enough warm clothing to survive a good long stand on a
windy corner.

Er, not at all. It depends entirely on where you're going. Barking has a
service almost every 15 minutes. The night buses go almost everywhere
the tube does, just on a reduced schedule- if you plan in advance it's
not a big deal, really. When I lived in London, it was 10 minutes on a
weekend night to where I lived, 20 minutes on a week night.

That said, I'm reading between the lines that the poster is staying in
Barking because it's cheaper than a lot of central London. Well, it is,
but I don't think it's worth it. If the poster is staying at something
like the Barking Formule 1, then there is quite a hike to the hotel from
the station. Frankly, you could get something for a few pounds more at
an easier to reach location.

David

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That said, I'm reading between the lines that the poster is staying in
Barking because it's cheaper than a lot of central London. Well, it is,
but I don't think it's worth it. If the poster is staying at something
like the Barking Formule 1, then there is quite a hike to the hotel from
the station. Frankly, you could get something for a few pounds more at
an easier to reach location.

David


Hello David!

Yes, you read beetween the lines very well! :-)

When I said Barking, I meant F1 hotel.
So, is that hotel not-so-easy-to-reach from the tube? Any bus line links the
tube to the hotel? How long it takes by feet?

What is your suggestion about a better located value4money hotel? Thanks!

geco4u wrote:

Hello David!

Yes, you read beetween the lines very well! :-)

When I said Barking, I meant F1 hotel.

Ah- bingo.

So, is that hotel not-so-easy-to-reach from the tube? Any bus line links the
tube to the hotel? How long it takes by feet?

By foot- it's a 10 minute walk. That, by itself isn't a bid deal. More,
just that the tube to Barking can take a while, and I think you'll find
it tedious when you add on the walk. There is a much faster train
service to Fenchurch Street, but that may not be so useful. I suppose
the main question is where you want to be in London, and what the main
purpose of your visit is.

What is your suggestion about a better located value4money hotel? Thanks!

There are fairly decent hotels in the Hammersmith area, which have
ensuite, breakfast etc. I stayed at the following one, which I found
fine, for £45

http://www.adria-hotel.activehotels.com/

As you mention needing to be at Victoria, you might want to consider
staying there too. You won't get the same value for money, though- but
you should be able to get a room for about £50. It might depend a little
on how long your visit is. IIRC, the Formule 1 is about £38. Now, if
that is for two people, then it's almost unbeatable value, and you _do_
know what you'll get- in terms of cleanliness, facilities. (No ensuites,
but plenty of auto-cleaning toilets and showers.)

Do check the internet though- you will be surprised at some of the deals
you can get. Earls Court is another area you might want to try.

There's nothing _wrong_ with Barking, and you'll see a more everyday
side of London life if you stay there. But, I think you might find it a
bit of a trek.

David

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