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About Alun Hill MCIJ
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As a full time, UK based, travel journalist, I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places. Visitors for both business and pleasure are welcome to ask questions. I almost always travel by public transport, so questions on rail, air and coach / bus travel are also very welcome. I also regularly write about and use the "Eurostar" rail service between London and Continental Europe - which uses a tunnel under the English Channel - so I am able to help with any questions there, too.

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I'm a full time, UK based, travel journalist. I travel almost constantly around the whole of the UK, searching out restaurants, hotels and "must see" places for my readers. I have been writing about, filming and reporting from UK tourism destinations for over 12 years. I cover both "business" and "pleasure" trips for my readers.

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I am a member of the "Chartered Institute of Journalists" (the world's oldest professional body for journalists), the "British Association of Journalists" and "The International Travel Writers Alliance". I hold a full UK Press Card, issued by the Metropolitan Police at Scotland Yard, London.

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National and local press in UK. Local and National TV in the UK and Europe (Germany, Hungary), reporting on travel and tourism in the UK.

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England - Heathrow to Borehamwood

Expert: Alun Hill MCIJ - 10/26/2009

Question
My wife and i are landing in Heathrow around 3.00pm Mon 9 Nov and we need to get to Borehamwood (Northfield Road). Can you please advise us the train / bus numbers and route to get us there and if possible approx fare costs. Also are there any cheap tourist day passes for public transport available.

many thanks

Nick and Mary

Answer
Hi - this is quite a straightforward journey, although you will need two separate tickets.

From London Heathrow, you take the London Underground Piccadilly line to "Kings Cross St Pancras", which is approximately a 50 minute ride.

You then follow the signs to St Pancras and then signs for "First Capital Connect" which is the name of the train company who will take you to "Elstree and Borehamwood Station", which is a few minutes walk to your destination. This journey is approximately 21 minutes.

The Underground journey is £4 each, and the train from St Pancras is £5.00 each - there are automated ticket machines and staffed ticket offices at both stations.

London does have a range of TravelCards, but nothing which will cover this journey, as you are finishing outside London.

Do let me know if there's anything which is not clear, or with which I can hep further!

Alun Hill, MCIJ

Editor, http://www.ShortEuropeBreaks.co.uk

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