Heathrow to Euston Railway by tube....
Replies: 19 - Last Post: Nov 1, 2012 2:43 PM Last Post By: battybilly
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Heathrow to Euston Railway by tube....
Hi ,I'm on my way home to Dublin,having secured cheap flights from Asia I can't seem to get one from London to Dublin, so I will be getting the train and ferry from Euston to Holyhead and Holyhead to Dublin,that part seems ok but I'm having trouble getting solid info on the tube from Heathrow to Euston,as far as I can see it's the picadilly line,but where do you stop for Euston (Kings cross?) and how much is it?also what kind of journey time does it take,any information and lots of information much appreciated,
Thanks in advance,
Barry
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The Picadilly line doesn't stop at Euston - you would have to change onto the Victoria line at Green Park, or the Northern line at Leicester Square.Alternatively, get a normal train from Heathrow to Paddington, then take the Circle or Hammersmith & City line to Euston Square and walk to Euston (it's only about 200m).
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TFL Journeyplanner gives the journey time as 57 minutes (untick the rail box unless you want to use Heathrow Express, otherwise all of the travel options include that)http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1099.aspx
Cost single ticket (cash) Zone 6 - Euston £5.30
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx
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It's only about 10 mins walk from Kings Cross St Pancras tube station station (entrance from underground is between the two stations) to Euston railway station - virtually as quick and easy as changing lines to get to Euston on tube.I'm surprised you haven't considered getting a cheap flight from London Stansted airport to Dublin (Easyjet or Ryanair fly that route, I think) although charges for luggage might make it cheaper to travel by rail and ferry.
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Have you tried RYANAIR.COM / from STN Stansted - DUBtrains from Liverpool Street Station to STN airport
print your boarding cards before you depart Asia
and print copies just in case.
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It's a 10-15 minute walk from Russell Square station on the Piccadilly Line to Euston (basically head straight north), or a slightly shorter but rather more confusing walk from King's Cross.Otherwise, change at Green Park for the Victoria Line as others have said.
Three things to note about the train-ferry trip:
- the tickets are more expensive if you buy them on the day
- at busy times the fast ferry can be booked up, while there is almost always room on the slow ferry (though maybe not if you try a walk-up booking three days before Christmas)
- the fast ferry may be cancelled if the Irish Sea is particularly rough, but the slow ferry almost always runs
- there is nowhere to get money out or even buy anything at Dublin Ferryport, meaning you will have no change for the bus which is the only way into town short of an expensive taxi ride. Make sure you get change on the ferry, where they accept both English currency and Euros.
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I agree if #8. Ryanair flies so many times a day I'd be surprised if you can't find a cheap flight. I even found cheap flights around a bank holiday when all Ryanair's other destinations were expensive. Friday night/Saturday morning flights are usually most expensive (for people taking weekend trips).13
Hi....As already mentioned, it's only a short walk from King's Cross St. Pancras to Euston.
You can get a through rail/ferry ticket from London to Dublin Ferry Port.
It's about £45 single. Total journey time from Heathrow to Dublin is about 9 hours.
Best of luck with everything.
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Just another alternative. I arrive each summer at Heathrow and often am going North to Derbyshire. Instead of going into London, I take the dedicated bus to Reading, about a 40 minute journey and take at train from thee to my destination. Reading is a great place to get to other places. It's VERY easy, I arrive Terminal 5 and the bus stop is just out the door. You can buy the ticket in the terminal, easy to find the location. But, the bus stops at other terminals also. You are taken to the train station in Reading. And can buy your ticket there onto where ever you need to go. Trust me, doing this is MUCH easier than using the Tube, much, much easier. And, when I'm in London I love and use the Tube all the time. But, seems silly to go East for 15 miles to get a train, when the easier route, even if you have to change, at a train station. I've done both, but this is the only way I travel outside of London any more.Gloria, any questions just ask.
