Help for London

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 1:52 pm

Due to Ill health, my Chauffeur and Secretary ie Peter Lake Is unable to drive me to London and I won't have the car.

This means public transport.

Anyone know the best way to get from Victoria coach station In one piece to Borough High Street SE1 ? London.

Is It far for a taxi or Is Tube the better option... It's been years since I have taken public transport In London.

Thanks In advance.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 2:54 pm

If you are not familiar with the underground, jump in a taxi, it may cost a tidy bit more but you will get door to door with no hassle.

Borough High st is basically London Bridge Station or there abouts and to get from Victoria to London Bridge I think you need at least one change on the tube, and for a poor country girl like you it maybe too much.

Map of the Route

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:16 pm

Bruv;1472025 wrote: If you are not familiar with the underground, jump in a taxi, it may cost a tidy bit more but you will get door to door with no hassle.

Borough High st is basically London Bridge Station or there abouts and to get from Victoria to London Bridge I think you need at least one change on the tube, and for a poor country girl like you it maybe too much.

Map of the Route

Thank you

I have to admit that the underground confuses me. My husband doesn't know It either despite being born and raised and working In London simply because he drives everywhere. I suppose weighing up the Congestion charges, It's better I jump In a Taxi.

Another Question.... My Coach stops at Harods In Knightsbridge.... would I be better getting off there rather than go to Victoria ?

eta... Have I got that right by your link.... 3.2 miles from Victoria ?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:28 pm

Oscar Namechange;1472028 wrote: Thank you

I have to admit that the underground confuses me. My husband doesn't know It either despite being born and raised and working In London simply because he drives everywhere. I suppose weighing up the Congestion charges, It's better I jump In a Taxi.

Another Question.... My Coach stops at Harods In Knightsbridge.... would I be better getting off there rather than go to Victoria ?

eta... Have I got that right by your link.... 3.2 miles from Victoria ?

No Harrods is further out........unless you want some plovers eggs......or something........remember Google is your friend........

Harrods

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 3:46 pm

Bruv;1472030 wrote: No Harrods is further out........unless you want some plovers eggs......or something........remember Google is your friend........

Harrods

Thanks... that's a great help.

So have I got this right... Victoria Is 3,2 miles from my destination ?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:35 pm

Oscar Namechange;1472037 wrote: Thanks... that's a great help.

So have I got this right... Victoria Is 3,2 miles from my destination ?

3 point 2 miles to your destination ? You don't want much do you ?

I don't know your destination, but within a half a mile either way I would guess that is about right.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Jan 20, 2015 4:45 pm

Bruv;1472043 wrote: 3 point 2 miles to your destination ? You don't want much do you ?

I don't know your destination, but within a half a mile either way I would guess that is about right.

Thank you... You've been a huge help.....

That distance, I'll grab a black cab.... just booked my coach ticket on line at Â£22 Including return. A fraction of what fuel would cost me and Congestion and Parking charges.

Thanks for your help.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:45 pm

Boris Bikes.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:06 pm

FourPart;1472147 wrote: Boris Bikes.

Are you trying to kill the poor girl? Those roads on a Boris Bike would be a nightmare - they'd probably take you up the Embankment and across London Bridge :wah:

On the other hand, it would be a pleasant walk - up to Buckingham Palace, round Birdcage Walk, across Westminster Bridge would just about drop you at the top of Borough Road which drops you straight down onto Borough High Street. Just the thing to clear your head from the motorway journey before getting stick into a meeting.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:09 pm

Bryn Mawr;1472151 wrote: Are you trying to kill the poor girl? Those roads on a Boris Bike would be a nightmare - they'd probably take you up the Embankment and across London Bridge :wah:

On the other hand, it would be a pleasant walk - up to Buckingham Palace, round Birdcage Walk, across Westminster Bridge would just about drop you at the top of Borough Road which drops you straight down onto Borough High Street. Just the thing to clear your head from the motorway journey before getting stick into a meeting.

Is It that close that walking could be an option ? I have booked my coach to arrive 2 hours early but that was to take advantage of the shops. I'd love to walk It as It appears, takes In landmarks.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:16 pm

Oscar Namechange;1472153 wrote: Is It that close that walking could be an option ? I have booked my coach to arrive 2 hours early but that was to take advantage of the shops. I'd love to walk It as It appears, takes In landmarks.

Depends where on Borough High Street, it's quite long

Two to three miles - you should have plenty of time as long as you don't get lost.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:24 pm

Bryn Mawr;1472154 wrote: Depends where on Borough High Street, it's quite long

Two to three miles - you should have plenty of time as long as you don't get lost. That;s the worry.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:27 pm

Its a good hours walk but a good one. Lunch and a drink in Borough Market. Great food to be had there but not cheap (it is London)Or a drink in the George Inn, one of the oldest pubs around

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:28 pm

Do you have a smart phone ? It'll help you navigate.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:35 pm

A couple of minutes away is the Shard - you cant miss it. There's a viewing platform on one of the higher floors but I'm told its very expensive.

Oh and mind the roads at both Victoria and London Bridge, there is a lot of construction work going on

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:40 pm

Snowfire;1472161 wrote: Do you have a smart phone ? It'll help you navigate. Yes I do but can you show me how to work It first ?

Oh I know where the Shatd Is..

Borough Market ? I just googled It...... Oh my oh my... that's my spare two hours there then... can't wait.

Borough Market | Borough Market

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:51 pm

Re: The Shard viewing platform.

Â£30.00 Mmmm !!

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:53 pm

Snowfire;1472177 wrote: Re: The Shard viewing platform.

Â£30.00 Mmmm !!

Bloody hell. I wouldn't pay that.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:30 am

Oscar Namechange;1472166 wrote: Yes I do but can you show me how to work It first ?

Oh I know where the Shatd Is..

Borough Market ? I just googled It...... Oh my oh my... that's my spare two hours there then... can't wait.

Borough Market | Borough Market

Download the app from somewhere like this, or the like.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... L&hl=en_GB

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:31 pm

FourPart;1472604 wrote: Download the app from somewhere like this, or the like.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... L&hl=en_GB

Thanks for taking the trouble to post that. It could help me In the near future. I have a new smart phone and I'm serious, I haven't worked It out yet. Yesterday, my husband bought me a brand new Notebook Windows 8... No doubt that will be months before I get around It.

Well everything went very well today. I am flat to the boards. Just 3 hours sleep last night and had to get up at dawn this morning and not been home long.

Getting to Victoria coach station, I was parched so decided to have a cuppa before finding a cab. I went In one of those trendy continental cafe's. In there, I had one of the most bizzarre, strange experiences I have ever had In my life. I'm no shrinking violet but It could have been quite disturbing to some. If anyone cares enough, I'll write a brief version.

Got a cab straight after that and It wasn't that far. Took about 20 minutes I'd say In heavy traffic. Great venue, great hospitality, lunch and drinks provided.

Hailed a Hackney In the street right outside the venue, had a right crack with a lovely cheeky cockney. Coach trip home was a dream. But sooo tired now,... Back to East London tomorrow.