chinaiyf Posted May 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi-we're relocating to Brussels and taking the 19 Jun QM2 transatlantic instead of flying. We want to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels on the 26th. What is the best way to get to London (we're 5 altogether and will have three self-carry bags) and how early can we get off the ship. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karanja Posted May 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi-we're relocating to Brussels and taking the 19 Jun QM2 transatlantic instead of flying. We want to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels on the 26th. What is the best way to get to London (we're 5 altogether and will have three self-carry bags) and how early can we get off the ship. Thanks It reads like you are relatively mobile. If you want cheap: I would take a taxi to Southampton Central, pre-book MegaTrain tickets then take Underground from Waterloo to Euston and walk short distance to St. Pancras or change at Oxford Circus to St. P/Kings X. megabus.com/uk - train or bus Train or bus from Southampton starts at one pound. Bus available at that rate (1 person) for June 25th at 10:25am. Self-help, you should make it. Train not up yet. Fares then increase with availabilty to 4, 6 etc pounds. Ted in NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaiyf Posted May 9, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Hi-we're relocating to Brussels and taking the 19 Jun QM2 transatlantic instead of flying. We want to take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels on the 26th. What is the best way to get to London (we're 5 altogether and will have three self-carry bags) and how early can we get off the ship. Thanks It reads like you are relatively mobile. If you want cheap: I would take a taxi to Southampton Central, pre-book MegaTrain tickets then take Underground from Waterloo to Euston and walk short distance to St. Pancras or change at Oxford Circus to St. P/Kings X. megabus.com/uk - train or bus Train or bus from Southampton starts at one pound. Bus available at that rate (1 person) for June 25th at 10:25am. Self-help, you should make it. Train not up yet. Fares then increase with availabilty to 4, 6 etc pounds. Ted in NYC Thanks for the great info. We'll self-help off the ship, train to Waterloo and then London Bus 59 to St. Pancras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laconia Posted May 10, 2009 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Thanks for the great info. We'll self-help off the ship, train to Waterloo and then London Bus 59 to St. Pancras. A bus with luggage in central London will be a nightmare. As will the tube - there are no lifts. Just escalators. If it were me (and I've worked in London) I'd get the Cunard transfer to St. Pancras. A bit more expensive, but so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 10, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2009 With 5 of you, have you considered a car service from Southampton to the St Pancras Terminal. It would be soooo much easier than trains and buses. If you were off by 8am you could be in London by 10.30. http://www.smithsforairports.com/index.html are an excellent company and would want £135 for an MPV to Central London from Southampton.Buses suck with luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laconia Posted May 10, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2009 With 5 of you, have you considered a car service from Southampton to the St Pancras Terminal. It would be soooo much easier than trains and buses. If you were off by 8am you could be in London by 10.30. http://www.smithsforairports.com/index.html are an excellent company and would want £135 for an MPV to Central London from Southampton.Buses suck with luggage. At that price it is a no-brainer. Car Service is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinaiyf Posted May 10, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted May 10, 2009 At that price it is a no-brainer. Car Service is the way to go. Any thoughts on what traffic from Southampton to London might be on Thursday at 8am? Planning on a 1400 Eurostar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 10, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Any thoughts on what traffic from Southampton to London might be on Thursday at 8am? Planning on a 1400 Eurostar. You are travelling at a busy time but having said that, I would say that you should be at St Pancras by 11am. The drivers can find alternative routes if one is too heavy. Absolute maximum would be 4 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineDarkSea Posted May 12, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I just posted this in another thread, but I will post it here also :) I just recently used the above mentioned car service to go in the opposite direction: I arrived on the Eurostar (from Brussels) in St. Pancras and was picked up there by the driver who took me to Southampton. The service was excellent and I paid £100 + £6 for the parking fee. It took about 1,5 hours to get to Southampton, but this was on a Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Saturday traffic is nothing like what you will meet on a weekday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineDarkSea Posted May 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Saturday traffic is nothing like what you will meet on a weekday morning. I know, that's why I pointed it out. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clydecruiser Posted May 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Or take the Megatrain and then a Black Cab across London (Waterloo to St Pancras) - will be cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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