Geed Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Am flying down on the morning of the game on the Friday arrive at Gatwick just after 8am on the Friday. Whats the best way getting into London shuttle bus or train? whats cheapest? and also how long do both take as I guess first thing on a Friday morning traffic will be mayhem getting into London? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Train. 30 mins. Don't use the express. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Where exactly are you going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Just basically to get to central London to get to Trafalgar square? 21 minutes ago, deecie said: Train. 30 mins. Don't use the express. Is the express the coach service sorry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeRus Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Geed said: Just basically to get to central London to get to Trafalgar square? Is the express the coach service sorry? Its the Gatwick Express (Train) As deecie says, don't waste your money on this option, as its not worth it in terms of time saved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyDenoon Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 47 minutes ago, DeeRus said: Its the Gatwick Express (Train) As deecie says, don't waste your money on this option, as its not worth it in terms of time saved Yes I agree totally. Its about 10 minutes quicker at best (assuming everything is running on time which it usually isn't) and sometimes no quicker at all, but is about double the price. Normal train from Gatwick will do you fine. The station is right under the airport (south terminal) and very easy to access. Then just pick your London station according to where you are staying. Let us know where your hotel is and there's plenty of us on here can tell you the best station to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 1 hour ago, Geed said: Just basically to get to central London to get to Trafalgar square? Is the express the coach service sorry? Take the train - normal service, no need to take Gatwick express as previously advised - to Victoria, then take the Circle/District line to Embankment and walk up to Trafalgar Sq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 15 hours ago, aaid said: Take the train - normal service, no need to take Gatwick express as previously advised - to Victoria, then take the Circle/District line to Embankment and walk up to Trafalgar Sq. Thanks do you know how much the cost is? Do you need to get an oyster card? 16 hours ago, DaveyDenoon said: Yes I agree totally. Its about 10 minutes quicker at best (assuming everything is running on time which it usually isn't) and sometimes no quicker at all, but is about double the price. Normal train from Gatwick will do you fine. The station is right under the airport (south terminal) and very easy to access. Then just pick your London station according to where you are staying. Let us know where your hotel is and there's plenty of us on here can tell you the best station to use. Just want to get to Trafalgar square mate, staying at ibis hotel behind Wembley so wont be checking In till after 3 :>) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaid Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Geed said: Thanks do you know how much the cost is? Do you need to get an oyster card? Just want to get to Trafalgar square mate, staying at ibis hotel behind Wembley so wont be checking In till after 3 :>) www.nationalrail.co.uk. You might want to look at getting a one day travel card as that will cover your transport to Wembley and so might slightly cheaper. Edited September 22, 2016 by aaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 1 hour ago, aaid said: www.nationalrail.co.uk. You might want to look at getting a one day travel card as that will cover your transport to Wembley and so might slightly cheaper. Cheers mate will have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 If you're bank card is contactless you wont need an oyster card or travelcard and can benefit from capping. I think Gatwick is zone 7 so it would be £12.80 for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geed Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Donaldo87 said: If you're bank card is contactless you wont need an oyster card or travelcard and can benefit from capping. I think Gatwick is zone 7 so it would be £12.80 for the day. Thanks yeah mine is contactless, thanks for all your help everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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