Whats is it like driving to London ?

[Uncle Spielberg]

Going to Islington Thursday morning. Need to leave at 8 to get there at 10. Is is ok to drive through London at that time, do I have to pay the toll and would I do it in 2 hours, 59 miles or is it a complete no no and should I get the train/tube.

Advice from anyone that knows would be apprieciated.

 

[sully]

You'll have to pay the congestion charge, and NO, you won't do it in 2 hours (unless you start from Brixton).

Catch a train and save yourself some stress!

 

[aftershavedave]

don't do it.

to get to islington for 10 you'll honestly need to leave southwick about 6.30 at the latest!

get the train!

 

[Set of Tracksuits]

Get the train, driving through Central London at that time will be an absolute nightmare. Please don't do it!

 

[Hiney]

In return for draining my bank account over the past few weeks, I'm tempted to say that the trip will be a doddle, but I can't do that mate.

Get the train - please

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Gareth- why do I picture you pulling on your driving gloves and going up the old A23 ?


Get the train by the way.

 

[Gwylan]

It would probably take an hour just to cross central London and another 20 minutes to find somewhere to park.

Train's the answer.

 

[Simster]

Take the car Gareth,

I'll tell you what - I'll give you odds of 2/5 that you'll be Islington by 10. And to be fair, those odds are VERY generous and I'm only doing it as a thankyou to you for all those marvellous tips that have earnt me a fortune over the past year.

I'll put you down for a tenner then.

 

[SussexHoop]

What they all said!

When I was working in Croydon, if I left Shoreham at 8am, I'd do well to get to the office by 9.30...don't even think about trying it!

 

[fatboy]

These people are making the trains sound reliable and quick.

CYCLE!

 

[Seagulltonian]

These people are making the trains sound reliable and quick.

CYCLE!

 

[Dave the OAP]

a23....m23...m25....a2...blackwall tunnell....a13...city road.......

a23 - m23 40 mins
m25 at least 45 mins
a2 BT at least 45 mins
a13...maybe 35 mins to city road turn off
city road / old street 40 mins.

= at least 3 hours before you even get there

believe me..i know

 

[Heffle Gull]

Keep everyone happy, drive to say Morden, Catch the tube in from there.

Take your bike for the trip from the tube station to your final destination

Do I win anything?

 

[beorhthelm]

Going to Islington Thursday morning. Need to leave at 8 to get there at 10.

Seriously though, you'd be pushed to do Brighton to Islington in 2 hours at 1am, especially up the M/A23.

 

[(was)DBS]

Pm Virgirlo she lives in Islington..........she will tell you the best way..

 

[Albion Dan]

I have driven from Brighton at 6am and made it to central London by 7:30 before.

Central London itself isnt bad at all because of the Congestion charge but going through Croydon, Brixton and Streatham can be a nightmare from 7:30am onwards.

If you are going to drive leave at 6:30 LATEST. Youll get there an hour early if you do this but its worth it.

Really though you will save yourself alot of hassle by just getting the train.

 

[Spicy2]

Keep everyone happy, drive to say Morden, Catch the tube in from there.

Take your bike for the trip from the tube station to your final destination

Do I win anything?

Morden isn't a viable alternative as parking is also difficult there. If you're going to be late back the nearest car park closes at 6 p.m.

 

[Raphael Meade]

i shoot in islington about 4 nights a week, and drive.

takes about 3-3 and a half in the evening rush hour:

m23, m25, a3, battersea bridge, egdeware road, euston road.

i can get home in 1hr 12minutes at night

gareth, if you're going at that time i'd leave about 7 at the LATEST and don't take the bloody a23!!!!!