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@helenepoulin6668 Күн бұрын
Hello. Thanks for your help. I will need to get from the Southampton Cruise Port to the Stansted Airport. My flight will be at 15:00. What do you suggest?
@Pablo260492 11 күн бұрын
Elizabeth line is newst, modern and clean 👌🏻🚇
@DaveBartlett 24 күн бұрын
You've lived in England for what? two years? ...and you still say "West Minister" instead of "Westminster"! Guess which one is correct"!
@londonunnie 19 күн бұрын
Ha unfortunately I have been here embarrassingly much much longer without realising this error! 😅🥲 My British friends must have been too polite/embarrassed on my behalf to correct me so thank you for this! I always learn on KZfaq
@michaelsullivan2445 24 күн бұрын
Are there escalators and/or stairs to get down to the train level for those who prefer to not use elevators?
@londonunnie 24 күн бұрын
Yes there’s always escalators to get in/out of the Elizabeth line level - it was built quite deep so steep escalators at some stations. I’ve had no trouble with my carryon suitcase! But when you transfer to other tube lines, there might not be escalators although majority of lines do have them. For example, I take the escalators up out of the Elizabeth line level but have to take stairs down to another line. In a scenario where a line doesn’t have an escalator, you will usually find elevator access as an alternative to stairs. Hope this helps
@michaelsullivan2445 23 күн бұрын
@@londonunnie Thanks, we'll be taking the Elizabeth Line from LHR Terminal 3 to Tottenham Ct.
@lindseyrea9237 Ай бұрын
We have used both the Elizabeth Line and the Heathrow Express to get to and from Paddington to Heathrow. With the Heathrow Express - it can be a competitive price if you book well in advance through something like Trainline - especially if you have a Railcard discount. We get the "Two Together" railcard which gives 30% off most journeys. Last time in London - we used the Elizabeth Line to get from Heathrow as we had Oyster Cards, and we picked up our Two Together railcard at Paddington Station so we had that discount for our return journey 5 weeks later on the Heathrow Express. The cost was about the same. We stay near Paddington, but if we were going further into London the Elizabeth line may be more convenient.
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
That’s a good shout re the Railcards esp with the discount. And I’m sure it was a nicer experience will less people in the carriage. Will try it out next time thanks!
@jimbojimbo6873 Ай бұрын
I was stressed af when not knowing why the Elizabeth line wasn’t going to terminal 5
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear you had this experience and yeah I’ve definitely been there 🫠🥲 sometimes can be waiting 10+ min to get one going to Heathrow let alone the terminal you’re wanting. Using a travel planning app like Citymapper should tell you when the next one to Heathrow is to help with estimations, although I’ve had times where I show up and there’s a delay which leads to me panicking 😅 The good news is that the Elizabeth line runs at stations with other lines that usually are running and you can orchestrate a workaround to get to the Piccadilly Line or to Paddington station for the Heathrow Express instead
@MrCherryJuice Ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I will be in London in a couple months. Some points for viewers: - The Elizabeth Line one-way fare (about £12. as of 05.2024) is approx 50% less than Heathrow Express (£25.) Oddly, Elizabeth Line fares to and from Paddington differ by a couple pounds. - Using a contactless card (e.g., credit card) increases the potential of losing it (imagine arriving in London and losing your credit card...ARGH!!!). Purchase an Oyster Card (£5 from machine) and top it up with, say, £40 (top up again as needed). At the end of your London stay you can cash your card in at a machine...though you might want to hold onto it for future visits. (Conceal your credit card when out and about, and also carry separately the info it contains and who to contact should it go amiss.) - The Elizabeth Line time to Paddington is approx. 45 minutes. Heathrow Express is approx. 15. Once at Paddington there is an Underground Station that connects to the same system the Elizabeth Line does. So the two benefits of the Express are that it cuts 30 minutes of travel time, it is quieter (no announcements, not stops, no overcrowded carriages...). After a long journey it is often worth the extra £12. - The Elizabeth Line is nicknamed the 'purple train', so just look for purple. (Anyone new to London should know that each Underground Line has a specific colour, as best seen on the Tube maps.) Cheers!
@Sharad20072008 Ай бұрын
"and instead leverage the contactless payment system" Sounds so simple and efficient and makes this sound like a useful video right? Wrong. For anyone with kids, your kids are not going to have a credit card. So unless they are younger than 11 and traveling with you (in which case they travel free), you have no choice but to stand in line and buy an Oyster card for them and then have the Young Visitor Discount applied to that card. Only then can you make your way through the turnstiles. If I had a nickel for every time someone touts this trope about using contactless with total disregard for the fact that several people wanting to take the Elizabeth Line may have children......
@ang5798 Ай бұрын
That's actually super helpful, thank you!
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
I’m so glad to hear this! Thank you for the kind feedback and wishing safe travels ☺️
@samesta5695 Ай бұрын
Thank you. As an anxious person who will be traveling a new country alone, this is extremely helpful
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this kind feedback! I’m so glad the video could help. Wishing a safe & smooth journey on your solo trip!
@Code-on-TRIPapp Ай бұрын
Amazing job on the video! Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!😊
@veepexplorer Ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos covering the basics of London travel.
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Aww I hope they are helpful and thank you for the kind feedback!
@2sons1lv Ай бұрын
Did you say west minister ????
@PhilKulak Ай бұрын
lol. I’m American and I was like, what now???
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Hahaha gosh and I thought I was doing alright that I got Leicester Square 😂😭🥲
@spark_6710 Ай бұрын
I felt the same in Newport, Wales !! I was wondering why they saw me & never stopped for me !! Lol.😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💞
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Good to know I wasn’t alone 😂😂 ah I love Wales I’ve only been in the countryside not the cities so will have to stop by Newport next time! ☺️ thank you for watching! ❤️
@spark_6710 Ай бұрын
@londonunnie Lol. Hey ,you're not alone ! I bet many went / go through w that !! LOLLOLLOL I was like " Why am I getting ignored / sabotaged by every driver !!?" I checked how I dressed ,etc. LOL 😅 I even went into a restaurant right by the bus stop asking the workers there !! And later some passer I asked to ,told me I needed to wave ,raise my arm/ hand !! Lol. I was doing that from that time on & then one day ,I was inside of a bus stop thing ( not sure what to call it ?) ,a bus stopped & the door opened for me & the driver asked if I needed a ride ! I was shocked ! 😲 LOL He was such a nice guy !! I was looking at my phone ,I didn't know my bus was approaching. You should visit cities in Wales like Cardiff ,Newport & Swansea ,too ! Definitely ! I'll watch the video if you'll make one ! Lol. But,you're right, countryside of Wales are stunning ,wild beauties !! 😍 They've got a lot more to offer to visiters/ tourists if you're a nature lover ,or photographer, or love outdoor activities !! Wales is truly A GEM 💎 ✨️Thank you so much for your reply & the video ! I love riding on busses in London & Wales & Devon ,England !! I loved those rides & other passengers !! I had great conversations w 'em & many of 'em helped me a lot w information. Wonderful memories !! Bus rides in Monmouth, Wales were crazy !! They drove ( except for 1 driver ) super duper fast !!! LOL It felt like as if I was on a roller-coaster !!! 😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇬🇧🏴🏴💞
@Code-on-TRIPapp Ай бұрын
😊Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
@londonunnie Ай бұрын
Ahh I love the story 😂☺️thank you for sharing and for your Wales travel advice! Take care
@krashd Ай бұрын
It's because multiple buses often use the same stop so drivers just ignore a stop if everyone is standing back or sitting back from the kerb, they assume people are waiting for a different bus.
@joecanavan8158 2 ай бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Appreciate the feedback. Have a lovely trip in London!
@Code-on-TRIPapp Ай бұрын
😊 Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
@latifkhan1505 2 ай бұрын
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@BrianaisGoingPlaces 2 ай бұрын
Okay you can say it was being 21 but maaaad respect for dragging your suitcases up stairs! I don't love a struggle but I do love a public transportation success story hehe
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
Haha thanks Briana!! I was pretty proud of myself too when I made it in the end 😅
@markomarten 2 ай бұрын
The Elizabeth Line can get very chaotic especially at weekends and with engineering works,it’s worth checking the website for TFL (they run the travel) to see if any closures are taking place. Hopefully it will make things a bit easier to understand. I would suggest downloading the tube map as that will help you get around and show you the best carriage to use for a speed departure at the station.
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
Yes this is a very helpful callout - thank you! The Citymapper App has closure, delays, and best carriage information which can be quite useful. For a comprehensive map with status updates, I find TFL best for this: tfl.gov.uk/tube-dlr-overground/status/
@eddiegago9382 2 ай бұрын
Is the oyster card the same for bus and subway? Thank you
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
Yes it's the same Oyster card on both the bus and tube. If it is easier, you can also use a regular credit/bank card if it has contactless tapping functionality. If you have a smartphone with a digital wallet, this also works as well
@Code-on-TRIPapp Ай бұрын
😊Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
@user-eb1sd2vj9r Ай бұрын
@@londonunniesorry I meant to reply to the person who asked you the question rather than you!
@walkalongwithanna 2 ай бұрын
Is there like full day ride package or is it like pay and ride as we go ?
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
When you first tap on a bus, it is £1.75 for the full duration of your journey on that bus. You are charged by journey, not by duration or zones. If you change buses, you won't be charged as long as you made the change within 1 hour of when you first tapped. If you change buses after an hour, you are charged another £1.75. For pay as you go, there is a daily cap of £5.25 (you have to use the same card for all journeys) or you can get a 1 day bus/tram pass for £6. More info here: tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/bus-and-tram-fares#on-this-page-0
@walkalongwithanna 2 ай бұрын
@londonunnie Thanks a lot...we are travelling on 28th and hope things will be fine there ..rain prediction seen for those days
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
@@walkalongwithanna Ah yes London can be so unpredictable. This weekend we had gorgeous summer sunshine and then hail the other day with a cold snap. I hope you had a safe and smooth trip!
@walkalongwithanna 2 ай бұрын
@londonunnie We had an incredible and smooth trip ...Thank you for your suggestions and tips .Was in London ,Gloucestershire Edinburgh and Glasgow...Each place was amazing and we had a great time
@walkalongwithanna 2 ай бұрын
Yes,had sunny day, rainy day ,cloudy day,windy day and everything together in one day as well .... we understood clearly it is unpredictable and just be prepared, thats all 👍👍
@listlondon9036 3 ай бұрын
In what world does the Piccadilly Line take 2 hours, utter nonsense lol
@londonunnie 2 ай бұрын
Ha yes good call out 😅 I should have clarified I meant door-to-door* (specifically going west to east relative to my reference point, which is much smoother now with the Elizabeth Line. I used to struggle so much before that 😂). I would definitely recommend the Piccadilly Line for those that are starting from Central or closer to a connecting line!
@reginaipkt 3 ай бұрын
What app you use for tracing the bus route in london
@londonunnie 3 ай бұрын
I use Citymapper, a free app
@walkalongwithanna 2 ай бұрын
Citymapper app realy helped us sort our journey through out our London Trip ...it was very helpful. We used tube mostly and it was very smooth with citymapper...
@carollewis3912 Ай бұрын
@@londonunnieThe red bus with the upper deck that you were on is this the regular city bus or is there another bus?
@user-sn5xw1ic6f 9 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thanks!
@ameerali.ouarda Жыл бұрын
One thing to note is that Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line uses the same platforms, you just need to check the screens which one is which. Elizabeth line stops at a few local stations on the line which is another differentiating factor.
@ajeeshnair1927 Жыл бұрын
Is there a ticket printing machine ( to take the paper ticket for the pre-purchased online ticket ) placed at the arrival of T 1234&5 of Heathrow?
@londonunnie Жыл бұрын
There are kiosks at the TFL rail/tube entrance to purchase journeys. Usually, you can redeem the pre-purchased online ticket at certain TFL stations at these kiosks with a credit card and the confirmation number. Just make sure the online site is reputable (i.e. Trainline). Have a safe journey!
@ajeeshnair1927 Жыл бұрын
Is T4 Rail station and T4 underground near to each other?
@londonunnie Жыл бұрын
Depending what Terminal you land in, the distance will vary. The Rail + underground are in the same direction. Follow the signs towards TFL and you'll see both :)
@opagodaswirling9383 2 жыл бұрын
Easybus used to offer the lowest prices . Are they still operating or are they cancelling buses as they do flights ?
@BrianaisGoingPlaces 2 жыл бұрын
I have family visiting London in July! I'm going to send this to them. They're not super accustomed to public transportation, but this doesn't seem too bad! 🚆
@londonunnie 2 жыл бұрын
Aw that's amazing! I hope they have a wonderful time. London summer is the best!! The transport system is really well setup here. Feel free to pass along any questions happy to help :)