31/08/2014
UNDERGOUND.
This is the web page for London Underground. All information about prices, connections, trains and buses are in this web page. httpp:www.tfl.gov.uk/.
If you are going to travel on the underground and are in London for 7 days, it is worth getting the weekly travel card on your Oyster card. For zones 1 and 2 costs £36.40 per person. When you first register you have to pay £5.00 for your card. When you leave go to any underground station and will refund the money to you.
If you are for less than 1 week, the best way is also to buy an Oyster card, same conditions as the weekly one apply. You can top it up every day. It costs £8.20 off peak times and you can travel by train, underground and buses in zones 1 and 2. My recommendation is to top it up the first day for the amount of days that you will use, so you don’t have to do it every day.
OVERGROUND
The overground at Willesden Junction will take you to the North of London without having to go to Central London. It will also take you in three stops to Richmond which is a very nice place to see.
If you decide to go to Camden Market, take the overground and get off at Camden Road. It much quicker than going to Central London.
BUSES
Once you leave the flat, turn left until the end of the road then turn left and the bus stop is 1 minute away.
Bus no 18 will take you to Euston Road and to Willesden Junction Underground. Some guests prefer to take the bus which is 2 stops, others prefer to walk to the station. Make sure if you take the bus, ask the driver the first time to let you know the stop as it is not very well indicated.
Bus no 260. Will take you to Hammersmith. I don’t think you will need this one as there is nothing to see in that area, but just in case. It will take you to Willesden Junction underground main entrance.
Bus no 266 will take you to Willesden Junction main entrance.
So basically if you don’t want to walk to the station you have these 3 buses to take you. It takes about 5 minutes on the bus and 12 minutes by foot.
Bus no 220 will take you to Westfield Shopping Centre.
FROM GATWICK.
By train. Gatwick to Victoria on the Gatwick express. To book tickets go to the above web page where it will explain prices and times. http://www.gatwickexpress.com
You can also come from Gatwich on the train to Clapham Junction and then take the overground to Willesden Junction. If you connect the trains fairly quick, the whole trip takes 1 our and it costs £10.00 which makes it the cheapest option.
By Bus: http://www.easybus.co.uk/london-gatwick. Have a look at their web page as it will explain all details. Don’t use any other bus service as it can take up to 3 hours!. Not a good experience!
Once in Victoria, take the Victoria Line ( blue) in Victoria and go to Embankment station, then change to the Bakerloo line towards Harrow and Wealdstone and get off at Willesden Junction. Once you leave the station, turn right and follow the road until you get to Harlesden High Street. You will see a big red clock and lots of shops. Continue on Harlesden High Street until you pass the shops and the library which will be on your left hand side. Carry on until the bus stop, cross the road and in the corner after The Royal Bank of Scotland turn right. That is St Marys Road.
FROM HEATHROW
Take the Picadilly Line to Picadilly Circus and then change to the Bakerloo Line towards Harrow and Wealdstone. Get off at Willesden Junction. Once you leave the station, turn right and follow the road until you get to Harlesden High Street. You will see a big red clock and lots of shops. Continue on Harlesden High Street until you pass the shops and the library which will be on your left hand side. Carry on until the bus stop, cross the road and in the corner after The Royal Bank of Scotland turn right. That is St Marys Road.
FROM STANDSTEAD
Take National Express to Golders Green. The ticket costs £10.00 single. You can buy the ticket either on their web page: http://www.nationalexpress.com or at the counter at Standstead Terminal. Once in Golders Green which it should take about 1 hour, take the bus number 260 towards Hammersmith. Ask the driver to let you know when you get to St Marys Road stop in Harlesden. It will be announced on the speaker but just in case and to be safe ask the driver.
Once at the stop, turn left and then first road on the right. You will see the Royal Bank of Scotland on the corner and a new building with apartments. That is St Marys Road.
If you arrive late at night, go to Golders Green and at the station there is an office for Minicabs. If there are no buses running you can take a taxi which should cost no more than £10.00.
FROM LUTON
Get the Green Lines from Luton to Baker Street. You can buy the ticket in the bus or on their web page: http://www.greenline.co.uk/. Once in Baker Street which should take you about 1 hour, get the Bakerloo Line to Harrow and Wealdstone. Get off at Willesden Junction. Once you leave the station, turn right and follow the road until you get to Harlesden High Street. You will see a big red clock and lots of shops. Continue on Harlesden High Street until you pass the shops and the library which will be on your left hand side. Carry on until the bus stop, cross the road and in the corner after The Royal Bank of Scotland turn right. That is St Marys Road.
FROM KINGS CROSs
Once you arrive at Kings Cross, take the Circle or Metropolitan Line to Baker Street. Once in Baker Street, get the Bakerloo Line to Harrow and Wealdstone. Get off at Willesden Junction. Once you leave the station, turn right and follow the road until you get to Harlesden High Street. You will see a big red clock and lots of shops. Continue on Harlesden High Street until you pass the shops and the library which will be on your left hand side. Carry on until the bus stop, cross the road and in the corner after The Royal Bank of Scotland turn right. That is St Marys Road.
If you prefer to get the bus and don’t have too much luggage. Walk to Euston, which should take you about 10 minutes and get the number 18 bus. It is a longer way of travelling but if the traffic is not too bad it should take you about 45 minutes. Then get off at St Marys Road stop in Harlesden, cross the road, turn left and then turn first road on your left. That is St Marys Road.
BY TAXI.
I use a fantastic taxy company which are very professionals. The number is as follows: 0208 4592525
Cheeat Minicabs.
Web page:
http://www.cheetahminicabs.co.uk/
