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Ben some nice places in Harlington Bedfordshire train times are around 1 hrs 3-8 mins to London bridge First Capital Connect.
Example of a nice house
Example of a nice house
5pen said:
Tonbridge is a hadily placed because it is where two main lines join and consequently trains are reasonably frequent. You get a good choice of London Terminus too - London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross and Cannon Street are all well served and some trains will only stop at Sevenoaks in between. I go to Cannon Street which takes about 45mins in the morning and a bit less in the evening - knock off 5 mins or so for London Bridge.
This sounds really useful and I haven't considered it yet. Thanks - I will browse!oggs said:
Ben some nice places in Harlington Bedfordshire train times are around 1 hrs 3-8 mins to London bridge First Capital Connect.
Cheers Oggs, but it's a bitch to get to Canary Wharf from there and doesn't work well for Mrs.P's commute either. Has to be South or West really.That reminds me, I was going to PM you!
Although there has already been a rant today about C2C, I find there services is generally very good (not excellent), only once or twic a month I have issues (this month was last night and this morning, hopefully no more). The best part is when there are problems with the C2C line I can jump on the District line which takes an extra 15 minutes, no big deal.
jimmyd123 said:
Although there has already been a rant today about C2C, I find there services is generally very good (not excellent), only once or twic a month I have issues (this month was last night and this morning, hopefully no more). The best part is when there are problems with the C2C line I can jump on the District line which takes an extra 15 minutes, no big deal.
Which is the C2C line? Can you suggest some stations at about the 30 / 45 min from London point?Failing about once a month is do-able.
pikey said:
scotal said:
soeone told me its £8 a day to park at their station.
Where is it? Picadilly??If you're looking out towards kent, I'd suggest Sevenoaks/Tonbridge as a couple of nice areas to look. I live in Orpington (not as nice) which takes me 30 mins on the train into many of the main stations.
pikey said:
bracken78 said:
Apart from the 2.5K cost I’m reasonable happy with my commute from Guildford to Waterloo. Takes 35 ish minutes, and I always get a seat.
I don't have to park, so don't know the cost as I walk to the station.
What is the parking at Guildford like? I see a few places crop up at village close enough.I don't have to park, so don't know the cost as I walk to the station.
There are some really nice Villages around the area, and I really like Surrey/Hampshire.
As already said - Tonbridge and surrounding is good.
Originally from Medway with a 50 min commute - which I hated at the time but in hindsight was good. Although you have to be choosey with your areas in the Medway towns!
Moved to Crowborough - Just over the hour - but you would be anmazed how much that extra 10/15 mins pisses you off on a daily basis.
Now live in Kings Hill (West Malling) - train is awful into the city - so I ride every day - but location for living is excellent for me. Everything I need and love it here. Could drive to Paddock Wood or Tonbridge in 15 mins though.
In Kent - Sevenoaks and Tonbridge are probably best commuter places, and still far enough away from London with good villages around.
Originally from Medway with a 50 min commute - which I hated at the time but in hindsight was good. Although you have to be choosey with your areas in the Medway towns!
Moved to Crowborough - Just over the hour - but you would be anmazed how much that extra 10/15 mins pisses you off on a daily basis.
Now live in Kings Hill (West Malling) - train is awful into the city - so I ride every day - but location for living is excellent for me. Everything I need and love it here. Could drive to Paddock Wood or Tonbridge in 15 mins though.
In Kent - Sevenoaks and Tonbridge are probably best commuter places, and still far enough away from London with good villages around.
I do Reading to Paddington.
20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
Just seen you need to get to CW. From getting on the train at Reading it takes me about 1hr 15mins (1hr on a good day, 1.5hrs on a bad one)
20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
Just seen you need to get to CW. From getting on the train at Reading it takes me about 1hr 15mins (1hr on a good day, 1.5hrs on a bad one)
Edited by evoesque on Wednesday 16th January 17:06
Edited by evoesque on Wednesday 16th January 17:08
evoesque said:
I do Reading to Paddington.
20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
What's the tube like from Paddington to Canary Wharf?20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
dern said:
evoesque said:
I do Reading to Paddington.
20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
What's the tube like from Paddington to Canary Wharf?20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
I also do Egham to Canary Wharf. Train is deadly slow (about an hour) and normally rammed full of students. Then it's a 15 minute tube journey. It is a lot cheaper at about £18 but to be honest the Reading trip is less stressful.
Edited by evoesque on Wednesday 16th January 17:14
evoesque said:
dern said:
evoesque said:
I do Reading to Paddington.
20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
What's the tube like from Paddington to Canary Wharf?20 Minute train journey. Trains every 5 minutes in rush hour. All high speed and direct.
Don't know the exact cost as my ticket includes travel from Paddington to Canary Wharf. Costs me (the company!!!) £35 ish.
Car park however, from 8am to about 7pm is £14!!!!
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