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16th August 2009, 12:37
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Driving In London
Whos done it and whats it like?
Looks like Im going to the 02 twice this year and trying to decide whats easier, driving or train? One time will be a Tuesday, the other will be a Saturday.
Not been to London for at least 8 years now so lots will have changed no doubt.
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16th August 2009, 12:39
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depends on if you want your car in one piece when you get back or not
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16th August 2009, 12:43
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I used to take a long wheel tranny up there twice a week to into Chelsea. EVERY time, someone bumped me.
If it was in my own car, id get the train then the tube then a taxi if i could not be bothered to walk
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16th August 2009, 12:44
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Two replies and my mind is made up!
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16th August 2009, 12:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VtsTom
I used to take a long wheel tranny up there twice a week to into Chelsea. EVERY time, someone bumped me.
If it was in my own car, id get the train then the tube then a taxi if i could not be bothered to walk
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i agree probably one of the most stressfull experiences of my life driving up there! lol never again.
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16th August 2009, 12:49
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I disagree yes there is traffic but other than that its fine and thats driving right into the centre and parking near harrods
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16th August 2009, 12:51
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I do want to drive through London so it is tempting although Im sure car parking charges are OTT plus congestion fees.
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16th August 2009, 12:51
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go by train! getting out the o2 is a shit job at the best of times!!!!! i drive into london loads and the traffic is a fucking joke!
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16th August 2009, 13:03
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I drive into london regularly, only at night though. Been a few times in the day and it's pretty hectic apart from some of the dual carriageways(A2 and a few others)
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16th August 2009, 13:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexR
I drive into london regularly, only at night though. Been a few times in the day and it's pretty hectic apart from some of the dual carriageways(A2 and a few others)
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a2 near blackwall tunnel and A12 are bullshit.takes me an hour to do a 20min trip in rush hour.london is a shite hole to live and drive in.
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16th August 2009, 13:08
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even central london past midnight is a joke
train & tube for a stress free time imo
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16th August 2009, 13:15
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personally id get a train. i dont mind driving in a company vehicle but i wouldnt in my own car. so much easier by train and you can have a few beers as well!
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16th August 2009, 13:35
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train - tube - walk to location, nuff said.
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16th August 2009, 15:35
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its a no brainer. get the tube. station is only 2 minute walk away from 02 arena
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16th August 2009, 17:06
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Quote:
Originally Posted by stinkycheese
its a no brainer. get the tube. station is only 2 minute walk away from 02 arena
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like i said, not been for years. wasnt sure how far Id have to walk etc. Can leave my car at Dads and get t' train down.
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16th August 2009, 20:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris261287
I do want to drive through London so it is tempting although Im sure car parking charges are OTT plus congestion fees.
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no congestion charges at night or weekends mate, i drove from north camden to london bridge just for the experience of driving over it and wasn't too bad with the sat nav just watch the buses, no point when going to 02 though, tube right outside it and easier than parking!
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16th August 2009, 20:58
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Good good, train it is.
Thanks to all.
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16th August 2009, 21:00
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16th August 2009, 21:42
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I’d take a train tbh. Imagine the traffic for the o2 parking before/ afterwards lol. . I don’t go into central very much cos it gets bloody stressful nd busy, even at night although congestion charge stops at night, and theres bus lane/congestion charge/speed and traffic light cameras every couple metres. Parking is also a joke lol
On the other hand London rush hour is great fun
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16th August 2009, 21:43
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Its not until like 6.30 anyway but was aiming for mid to late morning and making a day of it.
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