Where to park in London :)

I'm intending to go to London for the New Year to do a bit of shopping and watch the fireworks. Problem is I don't live in London so I'm going to need somewhere to park the car for the day. I thought about leaving the car at a tube station and getting the tube in so can anyone recommend a good one to go to? I will be coming in from the South West up the M3.

Thanks,
Andy

I used to use Kew and tube in but the residents parking zone (weekdays) has extended so getting a space near can be hit and miss. Last time I booked some Heathrow airport parking and just got the tube from terminal 1. I use holidayextras who often have offers, otherwise a pricey option. I'm not sure you are *meant* to do this tho but I wasnt the only one

Search for a simialr thread I started in Soho Massive, some other ideas there as well.

[fizzwheel]

We used to park in the side streets near the Hammersmith Bus and Tube station and then get the tube in from there. It was a few years ago and the residents only parking bays we're begining to creep in so I dont know if you'd be able to do that now though.

[Viney]

Get a train up. Easier, chaeper and less hassle. Just book the tickets in advance on Trainline.com.

Failing that, park round hear our house. No residents parking and direct line into Charing cross. Thats Elemers end if you want to know

Originally Posted by Viney

Get a train up. Easier, chaeper and less hassle. Just book the tickets in advance on Trainline.com.

Failing that, park round hear our house. No residents parking and direct line into Charing cross. Thats Elemers end if you want to know

Just had a look, it's £33 return and theres four of us going. My petrol should only cost about £15ish. I really want to get the train but it's so bloody expensive!!!

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by andyb

Just had a look, it's £33 return and theres four of us going. My petrol should only cost about £15ish. I really want to get the train but it's so bloody expensive!!!

Getting a parking ticket in any London borough will set you back a minimun of about £40 if you pay early or as much as £120 if you dont. Thats if you only get a ticket, get a clamp or tow away and you're looking at a few hundred quid before you and car a reunited....not to mention the time it takes.

Do take that into account if you plan to park in London. Not all roads/bays are as clearly marled as they should be and common sense doesnt even get a look in when it comes to parking restrictions.

Factor in that risk and it may well be the headache free way to get a train in... but i do agree that thos prices are outragous for a simple short train ride.
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Originally Posted by Spiderman

Getting a parking ticket in any London borough will set you back a minimun of about £40 if you pay early or as much as £120 if you dont. Thats if you only get a ticket, get a clamp or tow away and you're looking at a few hundred quid before you and car a reunited....not to mention the time it takes.

Do take that into account if you plan to park in London. Not all roads/bays are as clearly marled as they should be and common sense doesnt even get a look in when it comes to parking restrictions.

Factor in that risk and it may well be the headache free way to get a train in... but i do agree that thos prices are outragous for a simple short train ride.
You can FLY to almost anywehwre in Europe for less than that, look

£133 for an hours ride is bloody expensive. I was thinking more about parking at a tube station (if it's possible) and getting the tube in so was looking for some recommendations of tube stations nr to the M3.

Well there is parking near collingdale tube station, people normally park along the road outside, the police training centre....5 min walk to the tube station.

Failing that, park next to my car on my drive and take a bus to Hendon central then into town.

I'm working new eves year, but should be in town for about 11-1130 I hope...

If either these are any good let me know, i'll give you directions.

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by bluethunder

Well there is parking near collingdale tube station, people normally park along the road outside, the police training centre....5 min walk to the tube station.

Failing that, park next to my car on my drive and take a bus to Hendon central then into town.

I'm working new eves year, but should be in town for about 11-1130 I hope...

If either these are any good let me know, i'll give you directions.

You can actualy take just one bus all the way to Oxford Street from there, hth

Yer thats true and it will be cheper than the tube, not like ur in a rush is it! Then tubes r free after mid night I think it is....