I will be flying into Heathrow on a Saturday and need to get to Sandwich St., between the British Library and the British Museum. I am deciding between taking the National Express bus to Victoria (4 pounds a person; there will be 3 adults) and then a taxi to the apartment, or a taxi from the airport to the aparment. Can anyone estimate the taxi fare from Victoria to the area where my apartment is? Does anyone recommend a particular taxi? Many thanks. Kate
Posted by
London, UK
356 posts
Is there a reason you are not considering the tube? Only the Piccadilly line goes from Heathrow Airport straight to Russell Square which is only a few streets away from Sandwich Street according to the map. Your way seems a lot more complicated way of doing it.
I would personally only use the official black cabs, although I cannot remember what the pricing is.
Posted by
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
98 posts
Hi Kate,
Sandwich street is closer to the British Library than the British Museum and the closest tube would be Kings Cross/St. Pancras which can be reached from Heathrow on the Picadilly line and should only be a couple of pounds more. Also, think about purchasing either an Oyster card or travel card if you're going to be in London for a few days and will be using the tube or the buses on a daily basis.
Depending on the number of bags you're carrying you could take the Picadilly line straight from Heathrow to Kings Cross/St. Pancras and either get a cab to Sandwich or make the walk.
I was in London just last week and used Olypmic Cars on several occasions and they were cheaper than the black cabs. We traveled from Knightsbridge to Heathrow for 4 people, 8 bags plus packbacks and the cost was 52.00BPS, 16.00 less than the cost of a black cab.
Olympic's number is 011 44 0208 900 1666 and speak to Tony. Just ask and they will quote you a price in advance and they honored that price each of the 6 times we used them.
However, if you're traveling from Kings Cross or St. Pancras (those stations sit side by side) then go to the taxi stand and get a black cab from to your flat on Sandwich Street. The cabs are regulated so you don't need to worry about paying any "hidden" costs.
Please feel free to send me a private message if you need further help.
Have a great trip!