On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:00:39 +0200, Markku Grönroos
<[email protected]> wrote:

>> That's new, isn't it? I don't remember there being a bus station at
>> *East* Croydon. Is the West Croydon one still there, too?
>>
>> Peter.
>
>http://uk.geocities.com/busroutes/placesindex/eastcroydon.htm

Thanks, but I don't think that that answers either of my questions.

Peter.

"Peter" <[email protected]> kirjoitti
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> On Sat, 10 Feb 2007 12:00:39 +0200, Markku Grönroos
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>> That's new, isn't it? I don't remember there being a bus station at
>>> *East* Croydon. Is the West Croydon one still there, too?
>>>
>>> Peter.
>>
>>http://uk.geocities.com/busroutes/placesindex/eastcroydon.htm
>
> Thanks, but I don't think that that answers either of my questions.
>
Questions?

"Traveller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Kiran" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Jim Ley <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> : Not that often:
>> : http://www.metrobus.co.uk/timetable.php?route_idÂ?&type=week
>>
>> Actually not too bad, about once an hour, so typical wait might be 30
>> min. Most importantly there is a schedule and much of the waiting could
>> be done comfortably inside the airport.
>>
>> Do you need exact change for the bus, as in some cities of the world,
>> or can I get the ticket at the airport?
>
> You'll buy your ticket for this service on the bus. You shouldn't need
> exact change, although it's always appreciated by drivers. You'll have,
> or will get, some £ sterling at the airport so get yourself a coffee and
> then you'll have the large (£20) note broken down a bit, which will help.

You expect change from 20 quid buying a coffee at LHR?

tim

The simpler option would be to fly into Gatwick if you can and get a
local train from there that stops at South Croydon station, or any
other train that stops at East Croydon and either change trains or get
a local taxi there.

From Heathrow, take the tube, change at Hammersmith to the eastbound
District Line (just walk across the platform), and get off at
Victoria. Suburban train from there to South Croydon.

www.nationalrail.co.uk

On Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:28:33 -0600, Kiran <[email protected]> wrote:

>I would be reaching Heathrow in the morning and need to get to "South
>Croydon". What are various options and how much would they cost?
>
>I will have the exact postal address. Also only two bags, so I can
>certainly take trains as far as possible if that makes sense.
>
>Unless the taxi fare is too cheap even to consider any other option, I
>was thinking the best might be a train or bus from the airport to some
>convenient hub near South Croydon and then a cab from there?
>
>I have been to London before, but never to South Croydon.
>
>All advice greatly appreciated.

In message <090220071300369556%[email protected]>, at 19:00:26 on Fri, 9
Feb 2007, Kiran <[email protected]> remarked:
>Roland Perry <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>: But before we can be certain, perhaps you can pin down the destination
>: a little more precisely. If it's nearest to South Croydon station, then
>: I'd go:
>:
>: Piccadilly line to Hammersmith, change to District line (cross
>: platform), Victoria, then train with a change at East Croydon.
>
>The destination is some place called Ruffetts Close in South Croydon. I
>would like a "least hassle" plan that gets me to a place which is close
>enough and where I can get a cab easily.

That place is East Croydon station. You could get a bus from there, but
with luggage and being unfamiliar with the area a taxi is less hassle.
It's only a mile or two.

>For example, if it makes sense, I could get a cab from East Croydon
>itself, rather than train to South Croydon and then cab.

Yes.

>Another suggestion elsewhere in the thread is X26 bus to Central
>Croydon. Theoretically that is appealing for its low hassle factor. But
>I don't know how frequently the buses run and how long I might have to
>wait on a cold sidewalk! My plane lands at 7AM, so it will be at least
>8AM when I get out.

The bus has some attractions (may be cheaper, has no steps (Victoria
Station does), but also disadvantages (infrequent, you need to know when
to get off, awkward to access from terminal 4).

For least hassle (and you've not yet said which terminal you are
arriving at) get the tube to Hammersmith, change to a District Line
train (a little larger than the tube train), then change at Victoria to
a "proper" train to East Croydon.

>Paying for trains: Is it better to get some kind of day pass instead of
>paying for each segment? Are national trains on the same fare system as
>tube?

The day pass is called a Travelcard. There are several different ones
depending on how far out from the centre you need to travel. Heathrow is
at the western extremity, and Croydon almost at the southern extremity.
It's good value to buy a Zones 1-6 Travelcard, compared to separate
tickets. And later that day you can continue to use it (if you have a
need). The price is £13.20 (because you are travelling in the rush hour,
it's half that price after 9.30), and you can pay with banknotes or
credit card, at a machine or a manned ticket window, at the station at
Heathrow.

People have talked about an "Oyster" [smart]card, but these are of less
benefit if you are travelling south of the river, because they aren't
(yet) accepted on the "proper" trains, which are a major component of
travel south of the river. I'd only suggest you bought one of these if
on a subsequent day you had a requirement to make several individual
journeys within the central (Zone 1/2) area.
--
Roland Perry

"tim....." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> You expect change from 20 quid buying a coffee at LHR?

:-)

Probably just enough for the bus fare!

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> "Traveller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> "Kiran" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>>> Jim Ley <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>> : Not that often:
>>> : http://www.metrobus.co.uk/timetable.php?route_idÂ?&type=week
>>>
>>> Actually not too bad, about once an hour, so typical wait might be 30
>>> min. Most importantly there is a schedule and much of the waiting could
>>> be done comfortably inside the airport.
>>>
>>> Do you need exact change for the bus, as in some cities of the world,
>>> or can I get the ticket at the airport?
>>
>> You'll buy your ticket for this service on the bus. You shouldn't need
>> exact change, although it's always appreciated by drivers. You'll have,
>> or will get, some £ sterling at the airport so get yourself a coffee and
>> then you'll have the large (£20) note broken down a bit, which will help.
>
> You expect change from 20 quid buying a coffee at LHR?
>
> tim

Number 64 bus zooms up Croham valley Road on its way to Selsdon. This is the
bus you need from either East Croydon or South Croydon or anywhere on the
bus route;
Thornton Heath Pond, Mayday Hospital, West Croydon Bus Station, Croydon
Whitgift Centre, East Croydon Station, Park Hill Road, South Croydon
Station, Croham Road, Farley Road,
For getting to Ruffets Close just look at www.streetmap.co.uk and you need
to get off at the stop where the junction with Croham Valley Road meets
Farley Road.