Commute options - Knebworth, Herts - North London
Discussion
Hi all,
We've just moved house and are now in Knebworth, Herts.
It took over two hours to get to Brent Cross this morning via the A1. That was a mistake.
Does anyone have any tried and tested routes that might improve on this?
I am thinking cross country to the M1 and avoid the A1 all together. Any advice is appreciated.
We've just moved house and are now in Knebworth, Herts.
It took over two hours to get to Brent Cross this morning via the A1. That was a mistake.
Does anyone have any tried and tested routes that might improve on this?
I am thinking cross country to the M1 and avoid the A1 all together. Any advice is appreciated.
I find time of travel is more important than route.
I used to do Stevenage to Kings Cross. At 5am I could do it in less than an hour, at 6am-9am it could take over 2 hours. Similar on the way back - early or late finish would mean a 1 hour trip, whereas a peak time finish would be 2 hours.
I used to do Stevenage to Kings Cross. At 5am I could do it in less than an hour, at 6am-9am it could take over 2 hours. Similar on the way back - early or late finish would mean a 1 hour trip, whereas a peak time finish would be 2 hours.
Jazzy Jefferson said:
Well you're not wrong.
So, if you were to leave Knebworth at 7.15am, and wanted the quickest route at this time, which route would you take?
Motorbike ;-)So, if you were to leave Knebworth at 7.15am, and wanted the quickest route at this time, which route would you take?
For my occasional trips to near Wembley I'd use the A1M and then do the final couple of miles on the North Circular - but a 7:15am departure wouldn't make any route much better than another, so allow 90 mins.
For my Kings Cross trips I'd usually use the A602 out of the back/bottom of Stevenage and join the A10 for the rest of the trip. Again, route didn't seem to matter as so many people were trying to travel at the same time.
whenever I come out of london I use the M1 (I live in Welwyn Garden City) The roundabout at the bottom of the M1 / North Circular is a killer in the mornings though.
Its easy enough to cut across country through wheathampstead, south of Harpneden and join the M1 at Junction 9. From the far side of WGC I can get to the M1 in around 25 minutes pretty much regardless of what time I leave. The only issue is this route will add a lot of extra miles.
That said 2 hours from Knebworth to Brentcross. I think you were a bit unlucky to be honest.
Its easy enough to cut across country through wheathampstead, south of Harpneden and join the M1 at Junction 9. From the far side of WGC I can get to the M1 in around 25 minutes pretty much regardless of what time I leave. The only issue is this route will add a lot of extra miles.
That said 2 hours from Knebworth to Brentcross. I think you were a bit unlucky to be honest.
robemcdonald said:
whenever I come out of london I use the M1 (I live in Welwyn Garden City) The roundabout at the bottom of the M1 / North Circular is a killer in the mornings though.
Its easy enough to cut across country through wheathampstead, south of Harpneden and join the M1 at Junction 9. From the far side of WGC I can get to the M1 in around 25 minutes pretty much regardless of what time I leave. The only issue is this route will add a lot of extra miles.
That said 2 hours from Knebworth to Brentcross. I think you were a bit unlucky to be honest.
Hi mateIts easy enough to cut across country through wheathampstead, south of Harpneden and join the M1 at Junction 9. From the far side of WGC I can get to the M1 in around 25 minutes pretty much regardless of what time I leave. The only issue is this route will add a lot of extra miles.
That said 2 hours from Knebworth to Brentcross. I think you were a bit unlucky to be honest.
This is the solution! Tried it this morning, and it was much better. as you say, 25 mins to the M1. And was 30 mins from there. Much better than two hours, but perhaps we were unlucky as you say.
I work at staples corner, and I agree, its a pain in the arse. The misses drops me here on her way to Ealing, but no matter what time of day, the m1/North Circ junction is busy constantly.
Jazzy Jefferson said:
Hi mate
This is the solution! Tried it this morning, and it was much better. as you say, 25 mins to the M1. And was 30 mins from there. Much better than two hours, but perhaps we were unlucky as you say.
I work at staples corner, and I agree, its a pain in the arse. The misses drops me here on her way to Ealing, but no matter what time of day, the m1/North Circ junction is busy constantly.
You are most welcome. I am happy it worked, its always nice to help out.This is the solution! Tried it this morning, and it was much better. as you say, 25 mins to the M1. And was 30 mins from there. Much better than two hours, but perhaps we were unlucky as you say.
I work at staples corner, and I agree, its a pain in the arse. The misses drops me here on her way to Ealing, but no matter what time of day, the m1/North Circ junction is busy constantly.
You've been unlucky with A1 just recently, something changed when they started the road works on the central reservation...... I work at Wembley, not far from you
A1 off at Borehamwood, through the house and Back on A1 at Morrison's
A1 to Apex corner, and straight over to Burnt Oak on Stag lane and you at the back of Wembley
If you at Staples Corner then the route down the M1 takes you straight in.... always good to have a few options
A1 off at Borehamwood, through the house and Back on A1 at Morrison's
A1 to Apex corner, and straight over to Burnt Oak on Stag lane and you at the back of Wembley
If you at Staples Corner then the route down the M1 takes you straight in.... always good to have a few options
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