Arriving paddington from Heathrow express train tomorrow afternoon. Hotel is about a 20 min walk. I know we can Uber but would love to have our grandson experience the classic London cab. Do they still exist or has London moved to the traditional taxis? Or both? Are they at the same locations? Thank you.
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Lynnwood, Washington
8913 posts
When you get off the Heathrow express and walk through the barrier at the end of the platform, look down on the floor. You will see a black line on the floor that says “taxi.” You can literally follow this line through the station to the official taxi rank. You will find traditional taxis there.
Posted by
San Francisco area
1891 posts
Just to be clear you follow that line on the floor and then you go up one level. There are escalators and elevators. And yes the iconic black cabs are still in use.
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OP
midland, tx, usa
78 posts
Thank you :). On the plane now and ready to take off. Exciting adventures awaits.
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40 posts
I take it you’re going on the Family Tour? We’re doing it July 17. Would love to hear how you’re enjoying it!
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OP
midland, tx, usa
78 posts
Actually, no, we aren’t on one of the tours. Self guided exploration. Love the RS tours. Been on several. But this time is by ourself.
Posted by
Land of La
9265 posts
How was the black cab taxi ride?
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OP
midland, tx, usa
78 posts
The cab ride was great. Paddington station to our hotel wasn’t that far but I really didn’t want to navigate the streets with backpacks and very tired bodies. Can line was short and we were to our lodgings quickly.
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Land of La
9265 posts
Excellent. Glad you enjoyed the cab ride.
Enjoying everything else?