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hello to all you wonderful people,can you please help.i am on a limited budget but have saved up to get tickets for the sound of music at the paladium and a hotel package on feb 14th for my partner as a surprise.the problem i have got is getting there.we have never been to london and dont know how to get there the easiest and not too expensive way.the hotel is close to the theatre so thats not a problem.we are traveling from wolverhampton to london.national express seems to be the cheapest and regular but which london coach station do we go to??!! and how far is it from the west end etc.trains are very expensive and driving for a london virgin although not bothered about it may i feel cause too many probs parking etc.any help and suggestions.thanks
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I am sure Beunichico will be on this one with his excellent advice, but to start you off, it looks like the coach from Wolverhampton to London will end at Victoria Coach Station, which happens to be on the Victoria Line of the Underground where you can get a train to the nearest Tube station for the Palladium which is Oxford Circus. The Tube will probably be the cheapest option for you rather than black cabs,
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Don't even think about driving. Sign-posting within central London is difficult to follow unless you've got a map of London in your head. Driving is very aggressive. (I've been shunted in the rear by three different taxis within the space of 10 minutes!). You have to pay �8 per day congestion charge and parking is almost impossible to find. (If you can find a parking space, it's likely to cost you between �4 and �10 per hour).
National Express coaches arrive at Victoria Coach station, which is a 5 minute walk from Victoria underground station. You've not said precisely where your hotel is located, so I can't give you exact directions but the London underground system is easy to use, so you'll have no problems in finding your destination. (If your hotel, like the Palladium, is served by Oxford Circus station, it couldn't be easier. First, walk to Victoria underground station. If your absolutely certain that you're only going to travel to Oxford Circus, purchase single tickets at �4 each. Otherwise purchase off-peak Day Travelcards for �5.30 each. Follow the signs for the Victoria Line and ensure that you're on the northbound platform. Trains run every few minutes. Oxford Circus is just 2 stops along the line, with a journey time of just a few minutes).
If you could find a way to get to Birmingham cheaply, Megabus are offering seats on 14/02 from Birmingham to London for between �1 and �12.50 (depending upon the time of travel), with fares for the return leg of between �5 and �14.50. However, National Express from Birmingham would obviously be simpler.
Chris
Don't even think about driving. Sign-posting within central London is difficult to follow unless you've got a map of London in your head. Driving is very aggressive. (I've been shunted in the rear by three different taxis within the space of 10 minutes!). You have to pay �8 per day congestion charge and parking is almost impossible to find. (If you can find a parking space, it's likely to cost you between �4 and �10 per hour).
National Express coaches arrive at Victoria Coach station, which is a 5 minute walk from Victoria underground station. You've not said precisely where your hotel is located, so I can't give you exact directions but the London underground system is easy to use, so you'll have no problems in finding your destination. (If your hotel, like the Palladium, is served by Oxford Circus station, it couldn't be easier. First, walk to Victoria underground station. If your absolutely certain that you're only going to travel to Oxford Circus, purchase single tickets at �4 each. Otherwise purchase off-peak Day Travelcards for �5.30 each. Follow the signs for the Victoria Line and ensure that you're on the northbound platform. Trains run every few minutes. Oxford Circus is just 2 stops along the line, with a journey time of just a few minutes).
If you could find a way to get to Birmingham cheaply, Megabus are offering seats on 14/02 from Birmingham to London for between �1 and �12.50 (depending upon the time of travel), with fares for the return leg of between �5 and �14.50. However, National Express from Birmingham would obviously be simpler.
Chris
If you have not visited London before dont even THINK about driving.
Although London is huge the centre (West End and Theatre area) is fairly small and the underground makes getting around the centre of London fairly easy.
There are also loads of black cabs which you hail from the side of road. These guys know London very well and are not too expensive.
Virgin trains do offer some deals so you can see if you can get a lower price by travelling at a certain time.
It will be quicker to go to London by train with Virgin than to go by coach. The coach often stops at Coventry, Banbury Oxford etc which increases the journey time.
Although London is huge the centre (West End and Theatre area) is fairly small and the underground makes getting around the centre of London fairly easy.
There are also loads of black cabs which you hail from the side of road. These guys know London very well and are not too expensive.
Virgin trains do offer some deals so you can see if you can get a lower price by travelling at a certain time.
It will be quicker to go to London by train with Virgin than to go by coach. The coach often stops at Coventry, Banbury Oxford etc which increases the journey time.
Davethefish- I hope you have a lovely weekend, dont attempt to drive, too frustrating and much too expensive, use the tube and bus and dont be afraid to ask if you think your lost, inside the underground station staff there will tell you which exit to use and also I find newspaper sellers outside stations very good with directions, and of couse the London bobby.
Leicester Square /Picadilly Circus is nice to stroll through in the evening and for romantics a walk along the river by the Embankment. Daytime Covent Garden is worth a look at, especially for the free street entertainers there.
China town is interesting and not all restaurants are expensive in there if you choose the set menu
Last [but not romantic though] you can always use the loo in a Macdonalds without buying a meal.
Leicester Square /Picadilly Circus is nice to stroll through in the evening and for romantics a walk along the river by the Embankment. Daytime Covent Garden is worth a look at, especially for the free street entertainers there.
China town is interesting and not all restaurants are expensive in there if you choose the set menu
Last [but not romantic though] you can always use the loo in a Macdonalds without buying a meal.
A street map of Central London would be a good idea. You can buy one in any good bookshop - or take a chance that you can get a free one at the hotel. If it is a tourist map all the important places will be marked.
You can pick up a tube guide for free at Victoria when you arrive - or go on line at Transport for London and print one off.
You can pick up a tube guide for free at Victoria when you arrive - or go on line at Transport for London and print one off.
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