Hi All,
Two adults arriving at LHR T3 on a Thursday late May at 12:05 scheduled landing. We are staying at a hotel that’s a short walk from the London Bridge Rail and tube station. Leaving from same hotel for LHR T3 on a Sunday in early June for a 11:15 am departure.
In the past I’ve usually stayed near Trafalgar Square so getting in was just hopping on the Heathrow Express and a short taxi ride to hotel. I’m leaning towards using this same approach for my next trip but wanted to explore the other options.
We will have one 24 inch rolling bag and a carry on for each of us. So the other options seem to be
Tube. Looks like Piccadilly line to green park station and transfer to Jubilee line. I generally don’t like the tube option as I end up feeling as if my bag and I are always getting in the way. It can bet quite crowded. Transfers between lines can involve a number of tunnels, escalators, stairs etc. Trying to get into or out of the fare gate with a bag quickly can be challenging.
Minicabs. From sites like just airports it looks like a prebooked minicabs will run about £50, which I find acceptable for the two of us. My concern is will we be stuck in nasty afternoon traffic getting into London. I’m not as concerned about the unexpected roadworks or accidents but the normal level of congestion if there is such a thing.
So I’m thinking of HEX and taxis to and from Paddington should be fine. But maybe we should consider the minicabs? Especially for the trip to LHR on a Sunday morning. What’s traffic like on a Sunday morning?
Thanks for your help and insight.