craig1410
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:03 AM |
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Cheapest way to get from Stanstead AP to Kensington?
Hi,
I'm taking my family (2 Ad, 3 Ch) to the Natural History Museum tomorrow (day trip) and wondered if anyone knows the cheapest way to get them
from Stanstead airport to the Kensington area and back again?
I don't mind if it's by train or coach as long as it's fairly quick and as cheap as possible. We got our plane tickets (Prestwick to
Stanstead) for 10p return (inc taxes!!) so we are on a mission to keep it cheap! 
So far we've found bus tickets from the airport to London Victoria for £49 return. Not bad but I'm sure we can do better.
All tips and tricks welcome! 
Cheers,
Craig.
[Edited on 4/7/2007 by craig1410]
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BenB
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:15 AM |
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Sounds very good value- it's a fair way! Stanstead airport is "London" in the same way that Newcastle airport is
"Scotland"....!! ie not at all really but you only find out when you get there.....
it's about an hours drive to get into outer London from there..... Stanstead express is fast but expensive... Otherwise one railway do cheap
deals with kids travelling for a quid etc....
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craig1410
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
stop being such a tight git, and get a taxi
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BenB
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:16 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
stop being such a tight git, and get a taxi
£30-40 each way to the outskirts of London....
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craig1410
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:19 AM |
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Thanks guys - to be honest, price isn't the main concern. I'm equally concerned with convenience, reliability and simplicity as I
don't have any local knowledge of London at all. I think I've been there once many years ago with my Mum and Dad...
What's generally the best bet? Train or Bus?
Cheers,
Craig.
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caber
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 11:41 AM |
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Stanstead express will take you to Tottenham Hale, Change to Victoria Line buying a day travelcard then change to Picadilly line to Green Park ( bit
of a walk, but less crowded than Kings Cross) and get off at South Kensignton. There is a foot tunnel to the museums and there you are. I am not sure
what the weekend fares are for Stanstead Express but this is probably the best bet and certainly most time at the museum.
On the way back allow plenty time so you don't miss the plane. The train back always seems slower than the train from the airport ( I've
missed the plane a couple of times!) Also the security line at Stanstead gets long and slow, go to the farthest right entrance as you sometimes get
through the staff line when it is really busy. Also get online boarding passes whenever you can saves standing in line to check in.
Regards
Caber
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wicket
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 12:59 PM |
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Here's some info
http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/stansted_airbus.htm
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Macbeast
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 01:09 PM |
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Take them to Glasgow Art Galleries and Burrell Collection instead 
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 03:42 PM |
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Walk. It 'll take ages but will cost you nowt.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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jack trolley
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 03:59 PM |
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1/2 hour down the M11 to get to the
Norf circular which is Outer London.
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Macbeast
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 05:23 PM |
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To be serious - Caber's suggestions look good. That's how I would do it. Enjoy your day.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 05:34 PM |
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Least complicated is Stanstead - London Liverpool Street then tube to Kensington, but Caber's suggestion is almost certainly quicker.
Don't under-estimate the quantity of people on the home-bound train... it may well be sardines.
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craig1410
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 05:45 PM |
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Thanks Guys, I'll dig out a map and get timetables etc to help reach a decision. Some excellent suggestions though by the looks of it.
Many of you will know what it's like trying to shepherd 3 kids on a day out in unfamiliar territory so it's always good to get some facts
in advance. We had a number of days out and about last year when we were in Ibiza and I found that much less daunting than a trip to London! Probably
fear of the unknown mostly...
Thanks again,
Craig.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 05:50 PM |
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Flew back into Stanstead on Monday, the extra security is obvious with possible delays getting into the airport let alone the security checks.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 06:11 PM |
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The good news is that the Natural History Museum is a great place to take kids - they're all geared up for them - and, if you have time, the
Science Museum is just next door (through a corridor, in fact). Loads of stuff to amuse young'uns.
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iank
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| posted on 4/7/07 at 06:17 PM |
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Basement of the Science museum is set up purely for kids. It's a little chaotic and very loud.
My kids love both museums.
--
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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craig1410
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| posted on 5/7/07 at 10:32 PM |
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Hi guys,
Just for info, it cost us £42 all-in for a Family TravelCard (not a RailCard - that's different). This covered unlimited travel anywhere in
zones 1-6 (basically everywhere) by train, bus and tube. We bought the tickets at the Stansted Express ticket office. The only caveat was that we
couldn't buy the tickets until 9am. Not a big problem.
We took the route suggested by Caber and it was easier than we first thought. Once you get your head around the different lines it's okay.
Thanks to all for advice, a great day was had by all!
Craig.
:-)
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