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« on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 21:34:57 »

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 »

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.

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« Reply #2 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 21:42:23 »

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 »

Amen to Osterley. £6 all day in the car park.
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« Reply #4 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 23:21:32 »

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

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..
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« Reply #5 on: Monday, November 9, 2015, 23:24:49 »

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..

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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:30:15 »

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 »

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 »

I have used Lysander Road at West Ruislip station before....trek into town though...45 mins.
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:45:40 »

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated - cheers
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 07:54:37 »

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 »

Fucking townies

Yep, better than living in the stink, and lots, lots cheaper Cheesy
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