StfcRusty
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« on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 21:34:57 » |
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Can anyone advise of a good place to park (ideally free) on the outskirts of London midweek which is convenient for the tube? I used to park in Chiswick right by Gunnersbury tube station but last time I tried it was now a max of 3 hours on-street parking.
Also, last time I went, the one day travel pass had become really expensive. Is it worth buying an Oyster card? I'll be travelling around a bit in Zone 1 and 2.
Any advice gratefully received - cheers.
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« Reply #1 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 21:39:18 » |
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On the Great West Road (A4) by Osterley tube station. It's free parking on the main road. Depending on what time you get there you might have to walk a bit. Tube is half an hour into central London and not too expensive. Easy from the M4. And yes, get an Oyster card. https://goo.gl/maps/PYyMByVU7CR2
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« Reply #2 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 21:42:23 » |
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If you've got a contactless credit/debit card you don't need an Oyster. The same daily caps apply.
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« Reply #3 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 22:25:12 » |
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Amen to Osterley. £6 all day in the car park.
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« Reply #4 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 23:21:32 » |
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On the Great West Road (A4) by Osterley tube station. It's free parking on the main road. Depending on what time you get there you might have to walk a bit. Tube is half an hour into central London and not too expensive. Easy from the M4. And yes, get an Oyster card. https://goo.gl/maps/PYyMByVU7CR2I always go the next stop down the line and park at Boston Manor. Loads of free on road parking around there, I do it two or three times a month. Will be parked up there on Wednesday..
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 23:24:49 » |
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I always go the next stop down the line and park at Boston Manor. Loads of free on road parking around there, I do it two or three times a month. Will be parked up there on Wednesday..
Fucking townies
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:30:15 » |
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Wait until CrossRail opens then get a train direct from Swindon to Tottenham Court Road.
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:33:03 » |
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Download Citymapper, it's a bloody good app that finds you buses and tells you where it's quicker to walk.
And you can use a contactless card as an oyster on tube and bus now, which is very useful.
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:40:45 » |
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I have used Lysander Road at West Ruislip station before....trek into town though...45 mins.
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StfcRusty
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:45:40 » |
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Thanks everyone. Much appreciated - cheers
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:54:37 » |
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Download Citymapper, it's a bloody good app that finds you buses and tells you where it's quicker to walk.
And you can use a contactless card as an oyster on tube and bus now, which is very useful.
Citymapper is an incredibly useful app.
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 09:19:10 » |
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Fucking townies
Yep, better than living in the stink, and lots, lots cheaper
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