I am in need of guidance to get to/from LHR from my vrbo rental and South Camberwell, London. Public transport looks too difficult (2 or 3 changes of transport type, walking and many stairs with luggage for 2 people over 70 years old). I understand we may be able to get a mini cab or SuperShuttle but can't get further information without signing up with them. Any advice? Thanks so very much.
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New York, NY, USA
11294 posts
I have no personal experience, but three minicab companies often recommended are:
Just Airports https://www.justairports.com
Simply Airports http://www.simplyairports.co.uk
BlackBerry Cars https://www.blackberrycars.com
If you go to their websites and input all your info (exact apartment address, size of car, cash or credit, etc.), you can see exact prices. By all accounts, a prebooked minicab will be much cheaper than hopping into a black cab at Heathrow. And I agree, it's much easier than other methods.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32821 posts
On a related topic, where exactly do you mean by south Camberwell. Do you mean down by the Dog Kennel Hill estate? Camberwell is a defined area, South Camberwell, not so much.
Do you know that there is no Underground there, so you will be getting around by train and bus?
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OP
Berkeley, California, US
612 posts
Thanks everyone! Harold, I will check your recommendations which are very much appreciated. Nigel and Emma, the exact address is 75 Grove Park, Camberwell, London SE5 8LF, UK. Yes, I did note that there did not appear to be an underground nearby. The closest train stop (with I believe 3 or 4 types of trains or train lines) appears to be Denmark Hill. I believe there are also some buses nearby. In the vrbo reviews there is mention of transport to central London not being too difficult. Again, many thanks to all!
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OP
Berkeley, California, US
612 posts
Thanks Emma. I will definitely Use the TFL Journey Planner tool or Citymapper app to figure out the transportation. Again many, many thanks
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32821 posts
Please come back after the trip and tell us how it went. We don't get many folk on here who make their base Denmark Hill. I, for one, would like to know.
Posted by
OP
Berkeley, California, US
612 posts
Nigel, I certainly will!
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OP
Berkeley, California, US
612 posts
Nigel, I forgot to mention that I will he traveling in the fall of 2019 and not return until October 2019, so my response will be delayed until then.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32821 posts
plenty of planning time then, eh?
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OP
Berkeley, California, US
612 posts
yes, Nigel, but somehow there's never enough time to plan for everything! I keep remembering another thing I need to research. This time it's ATMs at LHR. Next autumn is both too soon and too far away.