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Train travel options - what would you do?

By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I'm going to Esher at the weekend (non Fab related activity) and there's a couple of options that would get me there.

I can take a train from Milton Keynes through to Clapham Junction before jumping on another train to Esher.

A train into London Euston, the underground to Waterloo, followed by a train through to Esher.

The 2nd option is about 4 quid more but is not quite as restrictive as it's a one day travelcard. Both are the same travel time give or take a few mins.

Are you someone who embraces or avoids Central London and tube travel?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Personally, i'd drive, lol

I had to use the tube when I worked in London.

Hated it. As a result, i'm not a big fan of travelling into or through London.

To be honest, i've never been a big fan of the city anyway

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd go via the quickest, easiest cost effective route.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Take the first option, check there is no engineering work planned

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'd avoid the tube at any time - weekend or not. So I would go via Clapham. Engineering works could delay the journey - but it will be the same whether you go via Waterloo or Clapham, they are on the same line.

Make sure you have transport at the other end - the station is a fair walk from Esher town..

Have fun!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Embraces it. Love hopping onto a train at MK and being in Central London within an hour. Would not want to live in London as prefer the country but love visiting.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I normally drive most places.

Depending on the distance.

If it's a fair way I'll get the train and get my laptop out.

Laptop + Earphones.

I always book a window seat with a plug socket and table.

That does me fine.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Oh. ..I also avoid the tube as much as i physically can.

I get lost everytime I do.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Your guess is as good as mine mate

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By *innamon!Woman over a year ago

no matter

can you not do MK reading change to the sounthern line and go to esher ..

I dont mind the underground or traveling.. getting quite good at it. But would prefer to drive

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My brother always took the second option when going to Sandown races if that's any help?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Do you want me to pick you up in my helicopter?

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By *risky_MareWoman over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Unless you want to stop off in London for something, avoid, avoid, avoid!

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By (user no longer on site) OP over a year ago

I was thinking that I might go into London for a bit afterwards for dinner, but I might be cream crackered by that point anyway and now people have thrown a spanner into the works by suggesting there may be engineering going on!

Might have a rethink!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The tube is great fun, I love it. Do the one with the tube.

Leave plenty of time and you can smirk at all the stressed people while you chill out.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple over a year ago

Herts

Fucking hate London so my opinion is biased and I will always say "AVOID!".

So it depends entirely on what time of day you're travelling and what you want to see/do along the way.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

go via london , with a travel card you can get off and have a quick beer

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

1st option.

And check the engineering work going on as I know there is some on the west coast mainline

I don't personally mind London or the tubes but trains tubes no issues as I travel on them too dam much for work lol

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By *tep121Man over a year ago

manchester

Cheapest way. Always ends up cheaper to drive for me..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Euston to Waterloo is easy and quick on the tube and that option seems much more practical to me.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Euston to Waterloo is easy and quick on the tube and that option seems much more practical to me. "

I agree

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