London Earls Court tube station

At Earls Court you'd need to use an escalator. Change at Barons Court
instead, where all you have to do is cross the platform.

Last time I did this I asked staff and they suggested Hammersmith, where it
is also just a walk straight across the platform to the other line.

At Earls Court you'd need to use an escalator. Change at Barons Court
instead, where all you have to do is cross the platform.

Last time I did this I asked staff and they suggested Hammersmith, where it
is also just a walk straight across the platform to the other line.

Hard at Earl's Court. Much easier at Hammersmith -just walk across to
the other side of the same platform.

PJW

On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 10:27:02 +0300, Markku Ilmanen
wrote:

I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

The only problem is that I have to transfer from Piccadilly line to
District. How hard is this to do at Earls Court, considering carrying a
suitcase or two and taking care of two kids (well, the Mrs will
help...). A long time since I was there and can't quite remember the
station! No problem with walking, just how are the stairs (escalator?)
and will it be very crowded at early afternoon (end June this will be)?
Or is it easier to change at Acton Town or Hammersmith? Or just waste an
extra 40 pounds for the comfort of the epress?

Hard at Earl's Court. Much easier at Hammersmith -just walk across to
the other side of the same platform.

PJW

On Mon, 04 Apr 2005 10:27:02 +0300, Markku Ilmanen
wrote:

I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

The only problem is that I have to transfer from Piccadilly line to
District. How hard is this to do at Earls Court, considering carrying a
suitcase or two and taking care of two kids (well, the Mrs will
help...). A long time since I was there and can't quite remember the
station! No problem with walking, just how are the stairs (escalator?)
and will it be very crowded at early afternoon (end June this will be)?
Or is it easier to change at Acton Town or Hammersmith? Or just waste an
extra 40 pounds for the comfort of the epress?

On 2005-04-04, Markku Ilmanen wrote:
I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

Two things to consider: Is your travelcard valid for trips as far out
as Heathrow? And if it is, is it really the best card for your needs?

On 2005-04-04, Markku Ilmanen wrote:
I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

Two things to consider: Is your travelcard valid for trips as far out
as Heathrow? And if it is, is it really the best card for your needs?

On 06 Apr 2005 21:00:00 GMT, Jesper Lauridsen
wrote:

On 2005-04-04, Markku Ilmanen wrote:
I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

Two things to consider: Is your travelcard valid for trips as far out
as Heathrow? And if it is, is it really the best card for your needs?

A one way trip from zone 2 to Heathrow is only £2.30 (IIRC).
Negligible considering the cost of a stay in London.
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On 06 Apr 2005 21:00:00 GMT, Jesper Lauridsen
wrote:

On 2005-04-04, Markku Ilmanen wrote:
I'm traveling from Heathrow to Paddington and the obvious choice is of
course the Heathrow Express. As London is robbing my money already for
everything else ;-) I thought of using the tube instead. I am buying a
travelcard anyway so this trip would cause no extra expenses.

Two things to consider: Is your travelcard valid for trips as far out
as Heathrow? And if it is, is it really the best card for your needs?

A one way trip from zone 2 to Heathrow is only £2.30 (IIRC).
Negligible considering the cost of a stay in London.
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DFM - http://www.deepfriedmars.com
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"Patrick Wallace" wrote in message
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Hard at Earl's Court. Much easier at Hammersmith -just walk across to
the other side of the same platform.

Yes. Hammersmith is by far the best place to change. It has the minor
advantage over Acton that the Piccadilly Line trains run fast between the
two stations, while the District Line observes all stops. It has the much
greater advanatge over Earls Court that, as Patrick says, interchange is on
the other side of the platform at Hammersmith, whereas at Earls Court the
Piccadilly Line has dived into deep tube, and an escalator connection is
needed between lines.

Alan Harrison

"Patrick Wallace" wrote in message
...
Hard at Earl's Court. Much easier at Hammersmith -just walk across to
the other side of the same platform.

Yes. Hammersmith is by far the best place to change. It has the minor
advantage over Acton that the Piccadilly Line trains run fast between the
two stations, while the District Line observes all stops. It has the much
greater advanatge over Earls Court that, as Patrick says, interchange is on
the other side of the platform at Hammersmith, whereas at Earls Court the
Piccadilly Line has dived into deep tube, and an escalator connection is
needed between lines.

Alan Harrison