stipmom Posted January 30, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2013 on the same Train line or do I have to switch? If I take a cab how much should I expect it to be? Trying to decide which train to take from Paris. I do not want to get to London during rush hour. What times should I avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATHA531 Posted January 30, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Ever since the Circle line became the banjo line, you have to switch but it's an easy switch. Take the circle line train at St. Pancras/Kings Cross to Edgeware Road, walk across the platform there and hop on the District line train. The fifth station is Earls Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipmom Posted January 30, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Thanks but muy husband deided he doesn't want to hassle with luggage on the train. How much would a cab be? What times should I avoid if taking a cab? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted January 31, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ever since the Circle line became the banjo line, you have to switch but it's an easy switch. Take the circle line train at St. Pancras/Kings Cross to Edgeware Road, walk across the platform there and hop on the District line train. The fifth station is Earls Court. Or take the Piccadilly line direct :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATHA531 Posted January 31, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Or take the Piccadilly line direct :) Of course....I'm used to making that trip from St. Pancras to Paddington and just thought of going several additional stops but the direct way is via Picadilly direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted January 31, 2013 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Or take the Piccadilly line direct :)And now with step free access to street level at both ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATHA531 Posted January 31, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Picadilly line at Earls Court? Isn't it in a deep tunnel there and you need a lift to street level or a short flight of stairs then an escalator then a short flight of stairs first to the District line level and then to the street?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted January 31, 2013 #8 Share Posted January 31, 2013 The Picadilly line at Earls Court? Isn't it in a deep tunnel there and you need a lift to street level or a short flight of stairs then an escalator then a short flight of stairs first to the District line level and then to the street?????? Exactly. There is a lift from Piccadilly line level to street level, so step free access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotswold Eagle Posted January 31, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Thanks but muy husband deided he doesn't want to hassle with luggage on the train. How much would a cab be? What times should I avoid if taking a cab? Thanks It's quite a way, so I would guess £25-£30 in a black cab. Could be more if there is a problem with traffic (the rates work on both time and distance). Central London has busy traffic day and night :) I would think the route you are going would be busier in the evening rush (say from 4-7.30 pm at least). The old joke is that London rush hour is Monday to Friday all day, and it's pretty bad at weekends. If you take a black cab (not pre-booked Minicabs), they can use 'bus lanes' and also know the best routes for particular times of day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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