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Old 16th August 2009, 12:37   #1
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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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Old 16th August 2009, 12:39   #2
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depends on if you want your car in one piece when you get back or not
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Old 16th August 2009, 12:43   #3
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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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Old 16th August 2009, 12:44   #4
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Two replies and my mind is made up!
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Old 16th August 2009, 12:45   #5
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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
i agree probably one of the most stressfull experiences of my life driving up there! lol never again.
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Old 16th August 2009, 12:49   #6
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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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Old 16th August 2009, 12:51   #7
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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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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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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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Old 16th August 2009, 13:04   #10
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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)
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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even central london past midnight is a joke

train & tube for a stress free time imo
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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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train - tube - walk to location, nuff said.
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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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its a no brainer. get the tube. station is only 2 minute walk away from 02 arena
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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I do want to drive through London so it is tempting although Im sure car parking charges are OTT plus congestion fees.
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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Good good, train it is.

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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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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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