best way (CHEAPEST) Brighton to London - Tower of london Poppies

wardy wonder land · Oct 21, 2014

Oh wise souls of NSC, daughter has "inset" day on monday 3rd Nov

will take her to see the poppies at the tower of london & then the crown etc

What is the best way ? obvioulsy post rush hour

train B'ton to london + tube

train HH to london + tube

Drive & park in the londinium ?

any others ?

Cheers people

The Large One · Oct 21, 2014

Brighton to London Bridge.

Walk along the Thames Path to Tower Bridge, and walk over the bridge to the Tower.

One adult, one child on a Network Railcard - £15.00.

Don't forget to stop off for an ostrich burger or a swan kebab at Borough Market.

Since1982 · Oct 21, 2014

Thameslink only ticket to London Bridge - cheaper than one that entitles you to travel on Southern services. Walk from there, either across London Bridge or Tower Bridge. The Tower is visible from London Bridge so easy to find if you are not familiar with London.

Lord Bracknell · Oct 21, 2014

The driving option would work out at whatever the fuel costs, plus £11.50 congestion charge, plus £10 to register to have the congestion charge deducted, plus £2.50 per hour to park off-street - assuming you can find a space. The going rate for on-street parking seems to be about £1 per 15 minutes.

Tom Hark Preston Park · Oct 21, 2014

The Large One said:
Brighton to London Bridge.

Walk along the Thames Path to Tower Bridge, and walk over the bridge to the Tower.

This. Its a nice walk, maybe half a mile or so, and you get to walk past HMS Belfast on the way.

Vegas Seagull · Oct 21, 2014

The Large One said:
Brighton to London Bridge.

Walk along the Thames Path to Tower Bridge, and walk over the bridge to the Tower.

One adult, one child on a Network Railcard - £15.00.

Don't forget to stop off for an ostrich burger or a swan kebab at Borough Market.

You are forgetting a few ales at the legendary Hornimans & HMS Belfast on the way back!?

BlockDpete · Oct 21, 2014

Vegas Seagull said:
You are forgetting a few ales at the legendary Hornimans & HMS Belfast on the way back!?

And then onto the "Only pub in London" aka The Market Porter.

Greg Bobkin · Oct 21, 2014

Tom Hark said:
This. Its a nice walk, maybe half a mile or so, and you get to walk past HMS Belfast on the way.

That's the route we took last week. Quick mooch through Borough Market, walk along by the river, nice lunch in Cote, over London Bridge and straight to the tower. Mrs B (who doesn't go up to London that much) could't believe how straightforward it was.

The Large One · Oct 21, 2014

BlockDpete said:
And then onto the "Only pub in London" aka The Market Porter.

Still decent, but gone downhill a bit lately. Especially on footy days when they're not allowing football fans in.

Prefer the Wheatsheaf a few doors along.

BlockDpete · Oct 21, 2014

The Large One said:
Still decent, but gone downhill a bit lately. Especially on footy days when they're not allowing football fans in.

You might be right there , or is just the competition in the area.

Personally, I head for The Rakes, just behind the market. Fantastic for ales and craft beers

drew · Oct 21, 2014

If you're going to Borough Market, you could see the steps where Nancy felt the wrong end of Bill Sykes club!

Dick Knights Mumm · Oct 21, 2014

Where abouts is that drew?

Beach Hut · Oct 21, 2014

Walk from London Bridge as advised, get to see HMS Belfast as well

drew · Oct 21, 2014

Dick Knights Mumm said:
Where abouts is that drew?

The steps on the south west side of London Bridge that lead down towards Southwark Cathedral I believe.

http://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/nancy-s-steps

Dick Knights Mumm · Oct 21, 2014

drew said:
The steps on the south west side of London Bridge that lead down towards Southwark Cathedral I believe.

http://www.londonremembers.com/memorials/nancy-s-steps

Bullseye.

Ta.

forrest · Oct 21, 2014

I'm taking my mum up there on the 2nd November. Train from Haywards Heath is only £12.50 in advance.

Garage_Doors · Oct 21, 2014

The Large One said:
Brighton to London Bridge.

Walk along the Thames Path to Tower Bridge, and walk over the bridge to the Tower.

One adult, one child on a Network Railcard - £15.00.

Don't forget to stop off for an ostrich burger or a swan kebab at Borough Market.

How much is it without a Network Railcard?
And how much is a Network Railcard? is it worth buying one for a single trip?

TheJasperCo · Oct 21, 2014

Taking the coach from Brighton to London Victoria is another option, especially considering you want to leave it til after the busy morning commute. Return ticket for an adult and child shouldn't be more than £15 if you get the right deal. Then it's a short walk to the tube station for a short hop across the centre of the capital.

Landgull · Oct 22, 2014

Dick Knights Mumm said:
Bullseye.

Ta.

London buses don't take cash, so arm your self with an oyster card,.

wardy wonder land · Oct 22, 2014

thanks all, london bridge & the stroll it shall be !

Will drive to the heath, as living in patcham taxi/bus to Brighton station is a ball ache when you want to get going

(the delta in train prices Bton V heath is £7 which pays for the parking at HH station)

2 adults 1 child HH to LB 9.18am train £33.50

Buy a Network railcard for £30 that comes down to £28.55 but you can't get on till the 10.01 train

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