London transport

[pompeyboy]

Originally Posted by Malificent

Thank you for the replies.

The tube journey seems much longer. Does it stop at all of the stations?

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Yes it does stop at every station and I will say it is a bit tedious, however the overall journey time between the 2 main options is minimal.

Take a look at the TFL Journey planner It might only show 1 option but if you click later journeys it will show you both options.

[Floridafan]

I must be honest - I’m a lazy moo and I wouldn’t be getting the Paddington express if I can get a tube all the way to where I want to go! It IS a long journey but it’s doable.

[Malificent]

The Heathrow express says 24mins

Tube to Piccadilly Circus is 57mins

Using the planner.

How long would the walk from Paddington to carnaby street be approx?

[Floridafan]

Originally Posted by Malificent

The Heathrow express says 24mins

Tube to Piccadilly Circus is 57mins

Using the planner.

How long would the walk from Paddington to carnaby street be approx?

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Google says 40 minutes but my feet would say probably around an hour!

[pompeyboy]

Originally Posted by Malificent

The Heathrow express says 24mins

Tube to Piccadilly Circus is 57mins

Using the planner.

How long would the walk from Paddington to carnaby street be approx?

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The planner has a walking option, as Florida fan says 30/40/60 mins for fast/moderate/slow walk.

[Malificent]

Thank you again.

We are put off the tube because of all the stops.

But understand what you are saying about Paddington being way out.

[Gill H]

Originally Posted by Malificent

Thank you again.

We are put off the tube because of all the stops.

But understand what you are saying about Paddington being way out.

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Don’t be put off, it is so much easier. The tube will be really quiet at Heathrow so lots of space. Just sit down, relax, have a half hour snooze and you’ll be there. Done it loads of times. Much easier than having to negotiate Paddington.

[Malificent]

Thanks again.

Is Paddington station difficult to navigate?

I can’t say thank you enough for all of the help.

[Floridafan]

I don’t think the station is difficult to navigate it’s just that bit further than you might be prepared for. However if you enjoy walking then try it. I can tell you don’t like the idea of being on the tube for a long time but it’s not all underground if that is putting you off. It’s an easy decision for me because as I said I’m a lazy moo!

[Malificent]

Originally Posted by Floridafan

I don’t think the station is difficult to navigate it’s just that bit further than you might be prepared for. However if you enjoy walking then try it. I can tell you don’t like the idea of being on the tube for a long time but it’s not all underground if that is putting you off. It’s an easy decision for me because as I said I’m a lazy moo!

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You have read me very well. I’m a very anxious person and the thought of no way out for a long period of time is difficult for me to get my head around.

That’s why I thought I would take the fast train and walk. If I’m walking, I’m more in control if that makes sense.

In all honesty I think I’m a little frightened of being in Central London. I keep telling myself I didn’t think twice about NYC so why worry now?!