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| Heathrow to LST or SRA? | 5/24/2009 |
Q: BACKGROUND We recently modified our itinerary, and are now arriving Heathrow Terminal 5 on Fri., ...
A: Given that you are arriving in the middle of the day, transport by taxi will be easy to come by for ...
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| Train travel to Dover from Victoria Station | 5/16/2009 |
Q: Will be staying near Victoria Station on Piccadilly. Does the trains go from Victoria Station to ...
A: There are direct rail services from London Victoria station to Dover Priory station, although these ...
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| Your suggestion: travel by train from either Heathrow or Gatwick to Harwich International Port? | 5/3/2009 |
Q: BACKGROUND: On Saturday, August. 22, 2009, my husband and I will be taking an early morning flight, ...
A: I have to say, on the journey you mentioned, there's not a great deal to choose between the two ...
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| National Rail/Underground | 4/26/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased train tickets from Taunton in Somerset to Retford, Notts and the route ...
A: Your ticket should indicate which routes are acceptable for travel between your start and ...
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| Transport from Heathrow | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I will be travelling to uk for the first time this week. My question is what transport options are ...
A: There are a number of options for travelling across London, and the availability of these will ...
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| Manchester Men arena to London 02 | 4/11/2009 |
Q: "Hello Michael, Basically I need to get from the Men Arena in Manchester to the ...
A: which I'll do my best to answer. Firstly, although there is a rail station at the MEN Arena ...
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| Heathrow to Gatwick Transfer | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i have recently booked a holiday via expedia .co.uk. Leaving on Sunday the 5th July, I am due to ...
A: Connections between Heathrow and Gatwick are possible in the time scale you suggest. The journey ...
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| Transportation from Southampton to Heathrow | 2/15/2009 |
Q: What are the best options to get from Southampton (2 people arriving on a cruise ship at 0800 on 29 ...
A: There are two main options for public transport routes from Southampton to Heathrow. The direct ...
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| Gatwick to Liverpool by train | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool Lime Str. and back, for ...
A: You are checking all the right places for tickets. Unfortunately, there is no telling exactly when ...
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| UK Visa Enquiry | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have a friend in the UK and he want me to visit him overther in the UK,and he as also promise that ...
A: Without knowing where you're travelling from, it is not easy to give specific information. However, ...
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| travel question | 7/26/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if it's possible to take a train from London to Paris? If so, how long does it take? ...
A: Indeed, there is a direct train service from London to Paris called Eurostar. It runs direct from ...
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| Best price car service Gatwick - Dover | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My parents are going on a cruise next month. They are arriving in Gatwick and need transport, ...
A: There are a number of chauffeur services who would be able to provide a service meeting your parents ...
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| london pass discount card | 5/26/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are heading to London for the first time in early June. Is the London Pass Discount ...
A: I must confess, your question has left me in something of a quandary - and I'm not sure I can give ...
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| Heathrow to Gatwick | 5/22/2008 |
Q: Michael,My wife and I arrive Heathrow terminal 5 on June 4 at 14.55 and need to get to Gatwick ...
A: You have quite a short gap between your two flights, so you may wish to take further advice from BA ...
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| London Underground Tunnels | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Just wondering - do any London Underground trains physically travel under The Thames river, or do ...
A: In fact, almost all London Underground routes which cross the Thames do so via tunnel - the only ...
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| Gatwick to Rotterdam | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Greetings! We are flying from Canada to Gatwick arriving 10 am and wish to travel over to friends ...
A: Well, I'll make a confession here - the thought of a through rail journey hadn't even crossed my ...
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| Gatwick to Rotterdam | 3/22/2008 |
Q: Greetings! We are flying from Canada to Gatwick arriving 10 am and wish to travel over to friends ...
A: I'm afraid you are right in your research - there are no direct flights from Gatwick to Rotterdam. ...
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| Southampton to Heathrow Transport | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Arriving in Southampton by a cruise ship, I like to take the National Express bus from Southampton ...
A: I shall attempt to answer as best I can, based on the information given: 1. There are several ...
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| London Underground | 3/4/2008 |
Q: How much is a day long ticket on the London Underground ? We are travelling to London in about a ...
A: Well, coming from Staffordshire, the chances are you would need separate tickets for the underground ...
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| London Underground | 3/3/2008 |
Q: How much is a day long ticket on the London Underground ? We are travelling to London in about a ...
A: Travelcards for travel within London are relatively cheap, but it pays to know exactly where you'll ...
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| Question on moving and working in London | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Several years ago, I had a friend from California who I met through the internet. She wanted to ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know a great deal about immigrations from the United States, but I would suggest ...
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| Harwich to Stansted | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I arrive in Harwich via cruise ship on June 27 and fly out the next morning from Stansted at ...
A: I'm afraid that despite the relative proximity of Stansted and Harwich, you will have to travel into ...
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| How to get in Harwich from heathrow airport? | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I asked about get to Harwich from Gatwick airport more or less 45 days ago. But the air companies in ...
A: There is a train station inside Heathrow Airport which takes you directly to Paddington Station in ...
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| Getting to Harwich from Ireland | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I will be travelling to Harwich from Dublin in the next few days for a funeral. Realistically, I ...
A: I'm afraid the journey from either airport is a bit disjointed - perhaps slightly less so from ...
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| welsh people | 2/2/2008 |
Q: why are welsh people called taff?
A: The pejorative term 'taff', or 'taffy' comes from a misunderstanding of the welsh pronunciation of ...
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| Visit to Uk-Manchester/London | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My husband has to go to Manchester for business-I am tagging along. I love Tudor history and would ...
A: There are several rail service from Manchester to London, with the fastest taking just over 2 hours. ...
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| Train ticket prices | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Hope you can assist me. I'll be traveling to Brittan during Apr 08 and I would like to know what a ...
A: I am happy to offer what assistance I can with the prices of the train tickets you require, but ...
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| Trains or buses from Gatwick airport to Deal Kent | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Are there trains or buses that run from Gatwick to Deal
A: I'm afraid there are no direct transport services between Gatwick Airport and Deal. However, you do ...
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| Transfers | 1/16/2008 |
Q: Please advise what is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Heathrow airport, please? I need to ...
A: The cheapest way to travel between the airports/underground is by train, costing £10 per adult ...
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| Gatwick to Exeter | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I am landing at Gatwick airport and have to go to Exeter. I think the best way is to take the ...
A: I agree that your best route is via the rail option changing at Reading. You'll be pleased to know ...
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| Visiting London prior to cruise | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I will be taking a cruise in late August which leaves from Harwich, England. I would like to visit ...
A: If you are thinking that you might by-ass the trip to London, or may not have time, then your best ...
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| Visiting London prior to cruise | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I will be taking a cruise in late August which leaves from Harwich, England. I would like to visit ...
A: It sounds like you have an exciting trip planned! Firstly, when flying into London there are 4 ...
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| London | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Where can a family of five stay in London? Hotels appear to only cater for families of four
A: I recognise the problem you face, having grown up in a larger family, but I'm afraid don't ...
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| Gatwick to Brighton Xmas Day | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Could you tell me my options on how i can get to brighton on Christmas Day as there are no more hire ...
A: I'm afraid that your only real option for travel on Christmas Day will be by taxicab. Because of the ...
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| Flying into Gatwick Airport on Chritmas Day | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Good Day Michael! I am very excited to fly into London on Christmas day and have arranged for ...
A: You certainly will find things quiet flying into the UK on Christmas Day! As you rightly say, there ...
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| Gatwick airport to Harwich | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Please i need some information. How do i do to arrive in Harwich from Gatwick International airport? ...
A: That's exactly what we're here for! Firstly, your airline is correct - Heathrow is quite difficult ...
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| Gatwick airport to Harwich | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Please i need some information. How do i do to arrive in Harwich from Gatwick International airport? ...
A: You haven't said whether you are seeking to reach Harwich town, or the international port for onward ...
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| visiting britain in december | 7/18/2007 |
Q: my family of 4 are considering visiting Britain in december and would appreciate any advise on ...
A: I suppose the significance of the weather here depends on where you are based in the US. The climate ...
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| visiting britain in december | 7/18/2007 |
Q: my family of 4 are considering visiting Britain in december and would appreciate any advise on ...
A: You should find that the majority of attractions are open in December, but they may be closed on a ...
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| tourist attractions | 6/20/2007 |
Q: we're travelling up to alton towers from brighton next month, but wanted to stop by somewhere in the ...
A: I've had a quick glance at possible routes, and wondered if Cadbury World sounding appealing? It's ...
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| Which Airport ? | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I was trying to plan a trip to England to take a cruise. One cruise departs from South Hampton and ...
A: I'd say your final decision between Heathrow & Gatwick should depend on your chosen form of ...
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| Which Airport ? | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I was trying to plan a trip to England to take a cruise. One cruise departs from South Hampton and ...
A: It is difficult to advise accurately on your query without knowing where you are flying from. ...
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| Rail/bus travel from Gatwick to Middlesbrough | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I need to travel from Gatwick to Middlesbrough [actually, Wynyard Hall near there] and prefer to do ...
A: There are a few options for you for travel by coach or train, and fortunately a few rather useful ...
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| transportation | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I live in Canada and am planning to visit my son who is living and working in Peterborough. He ...
A: Peterborough is fortunately rather well served by public transport and airport connections. In ...
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| Edinburgh to Carlisle | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I am planning to purchase a Brit Rail Pass. We would take the rail from London to Edinburgh then ...
A: In answer to your further questions, Conwy (note, no a) is on the North Wales coast, about 45 miles ...
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| England, Ireland, Scotland | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have been told that thesse countries go on vacation and that there is nothing to do in ...
A: Fear not. Although it is true that the countries you mention are at the height of summer in August, ...
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| questions | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Can you name the 5 best museums with dinosaur displays or exhibitons-now i know the british museum ...
A: I'm afraid that there is only really one museum in London which displays prehistoric dinosaur ...
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| Airport/Southamption Transportation | 1/27/2007 |
Q: Ok- thanks-- But what is the taxi ride cost from the bus terminal in Southampton to the ship (one ...
A: I can only provide an estimate of the cost of a taxi, as there a couple of different docks, and I ...
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| Airport/Southamption Transportation | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My wife and I will be at Heathrow airport and need to go to Southamption to pick up a cruise ship ...
A: You can get direct coach services from London Heathrow Airport direct to Southampton. Journeys ...
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| walking tours | 12/27/2006 |
Q: Can you offer some advice regarding walking tours conducted by commercial tour companies? I have ...
A: I'm afraid I don't know much about these, but would suggest that you contact the relevant Tourist ...
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| from gatwick to heathrow | 11/21/2006 |
Q: me and my friend arrive at 17:10 in gatwick and we fly at 19:45 from heathrow! are there any hopes ...
A: I'm afraid I can't help you much directly, other than to give you some context. Most airlines ...
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| Christmas Daty Airport Travel | 10/24/2006 |
Q: Michael - saw your knowledgeable answer on this last year: how do I get from Gatwick or Heathrow to ...
A: Neither of the express rail services run on Christmas Day as this day is used for essential track ...
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| Family vacation to the UK | 9/16/2006 |
Q: I'm planning on surprising my daughter who is graduating next year with a family trip to somewhere ...
A: Wow, what a challenge! Funnily enough, your question is very difficult, simply because it's so easy! ...
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| Heathrow to Gatwick | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I found this question in google but is the bus actually quicker from Heathrow to Gatwick than a ...
A: I'm afraid that my answer is probably not the most reassuring. Certainly, the quickest route from ...
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| Traveling from Gatwick | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I need to travel from Gatwick to Middlesbrough. Would rather fly since train schedules seem to ...
A: Flights from Gatwick to Tees Valley Airport (MME) are operated by British Midland's budget group: ...
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| transfer between Heathrow and Gatwick | 3/26/2006 |
Q: My husband and I will arrive at Heathrow from the US at 6:45 am on Sunday, June 11. We have to ...
A: By far the quickest way from Heathrow to Gatwick is by coach. The journey takes about one hour 15 ...
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| London Christmas Vacation | 1/5/2006 |
Q: I am planning a family trip with my wife and 2 daughters(both 20 years old)during the Christmas time ...
A: I'm not sure I'm going to be a great deal of help to you. Living so close to London I don't have ...
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| Thank you | 12/9/2005 |
Q: Your mail dated Mon, 5 Dec 2005 23:53:16 -0500 is refered. I would like to thank you for millions ...
A: I do hope you get this email very soon, as I have some very good news! There is a special offer on ...
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| Traveling from London to Aberdeen | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I'm a Malaysian student who would like to visit my brother who is staying in UK next January. My ...
A: I'm afraid the journey from Gatwick to Aberdeen is a VERY long journey. It would probably take about ...
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| re: london - transportation | 12/5/2005 |
Q: Michael- Not sure you can help.....I am overwhelmed with trying to figure out how to get from ...
A: It sounds like you've got a busy Christmas planned! I'm afraid that on Christmas Day very few public ...
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| Gatwick and neighborhood | 11/19/2005 |
Q: We will be traveling to London in March. Have found 2 apartments to rent. One is in Bloomsbury. ...
A: I'm pleased to hear you're planning to visit London next year. It really is a great City, and I'm ...
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| Tower of London | 10/8/2005 |
Q: London is absolutely my favorite place to visit-- I hope to live there when I finish my degree in ...
A: After receiving your query last week about the blue door at the Tower of London, I took the chance ...
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| London Visit | 8/3/2005 |
Q: Michael - Four of us (all adults no children) will be going to London arriving 12/26/05 for a 10 day ...
A: What a great time to be coming over to England. My family and I always make a trip up to the city ...
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| Taxifare in London | 5/10/2005 |
Q: Wondering if you could give me a rough idea how much cabfare would be from London Luton airport to ...
A: The cost of a taxi from Luton into London is likely to be around £75 - possibly more if you need to ...
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| public trasport | 3/13/2005 |
Q: Is it possible to apply for a seniorcard before I arrive in England. thanks P Dilnott
A: I presume you are referring to a Senior Railcard which allows you a 30% discount off most off-peak ...
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| Ferry crossings | 11/2/2004 |
Q: We will be crossing from Calais to Dover in Auguist next year - 2 adults and a 2 year old child, ...
A: I would recommend the P&O Ferries website for both of these crossings. P&O are the main service ...
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| Churches | 6/15/2004 |
Q: As I'm interested in churches, could you recommend some prominent churches in Edinburgh and Glasgow ...
A: Tim, Thanks for your question. There are some brief details about the main churches in these ...
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| Churches | 6/15/2004 |
Q: I've heard of two very famous churches in London, St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Can ...
A: St Paul's and Westminster Abbey are both beautiful buildings, with plenty to offer architecturally. ...
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| Tube | 6/2/2004 |
Q: Michael, firstly thank you so much for your last response to my questions about parking at Tube ...
A: It's worth noting that everyone who has advised you to ditch the car for your London section is ...
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| London Tube | 6/1/2004 |
Q: I need some advice about the London Tube. We are visiting from Australia at the end of the year and ...
A: Lisa, Thanks for your email. I have to admit, that I didn't know the answers to your questions ...
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| transportation in London | 5/11/2004 |
Q: I am flying into Heathrow Airport and would like to know the best way to get to the Gatwick Airport ...
A: There are two possible answers to you question, or rather, two options for you to consider. The main ...
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| Beavers | 4/28/2004 |
Q: I'm a Venezuelan translator, and I´m working now with a text on how fast children growth. I would ...
A: I can completely understand why 'Beavers' caused such confusion! It is in fact a branch of the boy ...
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| attractions | 3/28/2004 |
Q: what are some turist attraction that a person would go see if they were to vist the united kingdom?
A: There are many attractions that visitors to the UK like to see - far too many to be listed here. It ...
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| rail travel in england | 3/25/2004 |
Q: NEED INFORMATION ON RAIL TRAVEL FROM HARWICH TO GATWICK. I COULD NOT ACCESS THIS INFORMATION ON THE ...
A: Please accept my apologies. I did reply to your question a few days ago, but I have had a message ...
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