London Master Thread

[MeirS]

Yes

[lifetimedeals]

Are there few different train companies from Manchester to London? Any difference? Which is best? Anything scenic?

[shmielyosef]

Yes

What airport is significantly cheaper?
And approximately how much cheaper?

[MeirS]

What airport is significantly cheaper?
And approximately how much cheaper?

LCY is the closest to Central London and the cheapest by public transportation and by taxi. Next is probably LHR both for public transportation and by taxi. After that would probably go STN, LTN then LGW but I'm not sure.

[shmielyosef]

LCY is the closest to Central London and the cheapest by public transportation and by taxi. Next is probably LHR both for public transportation and by taxi. After that would probably go STN, LTN then LGW but I'm not sure.

Is it worth paying more (50$ difference) for a ticket to LHR based on this difference?

[YesThatsMe]

Is it worth paying more (50$ difference) for a ticket to LHR based on this difference?

Yes.

[MeirS]

Is it worth paying more (50$ difference) for a ticket to LHR based on this difference?

Which airport is $50 more?
What's your preferred method of transportation?
How many passengers?

[shmielyosef]

Which airport is $50 more?
What's your preferred method of transportation?
How many passengers?

LHR is 50$ more than LGW   
Don’t really have a preferred method. Just don’t want it to be a hassle
A couple

[MeirS]

So you'd be saving $100 flying into LGW.

Your transportation costs won't be $100 more than if you'll be landing in LHR.
However, if you go by taxi it'll definitely be significantly longer time (double check with Google maps) and if you go by train it'll be more time but may be less of a hassle if your location in Central London is near one of the 3 stations with direct trains to LGW.

[lifetimedeals]

Trying to figure out have 5-6 hours in london (from noon) what can be done ? Worth or need at least a full day? I may be able to add another day, first timer. Thanks

[MeirS]

Trying to figure out have 5-6 hours in london (from noon) what can be done ? Worth or need at least a full day? I may be able to add another day, first timer. Thanks

5-6 hours from landing to take off?

I once had a 5 hour stopover in LHR.
It was just enough time to drive to GG, be there for 20 minutes, and drive back to LHR.

[Mootkim]

Trying to figure out have 5-6 hours in london (from noon) what can be done ? Worth or need at least a full day? I may be able to add another day, first timer. Thanks

The tube will take an hour to get into main London (from LHR) but you can take the Heathrow express which takes 15 minutes to Paddington station. From there you may be able to do a few things before needing to run back to the airport. The only question really is with customs which can take literally forever.

[lifetimedeals]

5-6 hours from landing to take off?

I once had a 5 hour stopover in LHR.
It was just enough time to drive to GG, be there for 20 minutes, and drive back to LHR.

No coming from Manchester by train taking flight back 8 pm or maybe stay one more day in london

[shmielyosef]

So you'd be saving $100 flying into LGW.

Your transportation costs won't be $100 more than if you'll be landing in LHR.
However, if you go by taxi it'll definitely be significantly longer time (double check with Google maps) and if you go by train it'll be more time but may be less of a hassle if your location in Central London is near one of the 3 stations with direct trains to LGW.

Thanks
Not sure i understand though.
LGW to central london is longer by taxi than what?
And train is longer than taxi but less hassle if hotel is near station?

[MeirS]

LGW is further than LHR.

If traveling by taxi, it's the same hassle only more money (although less than $100 difference) and more time.
If traveling by train/tube, LGW will be more time and probably more money (although not $100 more). As far as hassle, it depends if you'll have to change trains. If your going to somewhere where there's a direct train from LGW but not from LHR, LGW will be more money and time but perhaps less hassle.

[lifetimedeals]

Is it still worth going to Windsor Castle just to see from the outside? Will we be able to see the full beauty around?

[ChAiM'l]

Is it still worth going to Windsor Castle just to see from the outside? Will we be able to see the full beauty around?

Not worth going just for the exterior.

[lifetimedeals]

Not worth going just for the exterior.

Thanks, what is worth going for the exterior?

[shmielyosef]

LGW is further than LHR.

If traveling by taxi, it's the same hassle only more money (although less than $100 difference) and more time.
If traveling by train/tube, LGW will be more time and probably more money (although not $100 more). As far as hassle, it depends if you'll have to change trains. If your going to somewhere where there's a direct train from LGW but not from LHR, LGW will be more money and time but perhaps less hassle.

Gotcha. Thanks!

[Dan]

Thanks, what is worth going for the exterior?

A one night stand?