Cheapest way to get to London

chris_uk333 · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:53

Right, me and a mate are going to Chelseas stadium (Stamford Bridge) to see a 6v6 footy match in just over a month. What's the chespest way to get there and back from Cheshire? Let's say from Manchester. Bit of a noob question i know

Glaucus · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:55

national express probably. should be a quid or two each way. It is from bristol anyway. Theyare usually cheaper than megabus as well.

yhack · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:55

Probably train if you order it in advance.

Mr^B · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:56

Walking.

No seriously.

If you don't tell us more information how are we supposed to know what's viable and what isn't.

What time are you travelling?
Do you drive?
Are you students?

Cheapest way using public transport will probably be a coach and it will take about 5 hours and cost between £15 and £45 depending when you travel.

chris_uk333 · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:58

We need to be there by 12pm, and be back anytime in the evening really. My mate drives but he has his MOT on that day, so we are thinking of another way to get there really. We are not students, we work.

Wicksta · 11 Apr 2009 at 15:59

chris_uk333 said:
We need to be there by 12pm, and be back anytime in the evening really. My mate drives but he has his MOT on that day, so we are thinking of another way to get there really. We are not students, we work.

Get him to move his MOT appointment? :confused:

chris_uk333 · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:01

Yeah he is going to try, but if we can't get it sorted we wanna have a back up plan ready.

"andy" · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:03

national express is 2 or 3 quid even from far north if you book it in advance

Wicksta · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:04

chris_uk333 said:
Yeah he is going to try, but if we can't get it sorted we wanna have a back up plan ready.

He has a month to get a different appointment, there is no way he won't be able to easily find another day to do it on. Even with 5 minutes notice I could easily find somewhere to MOT a car.

tsinc80697 · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:05

Virgin trains go from manc -> london, 2 hours, £8 each way

chris_uk333 · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:08

tsinc80697 said:
Virgin trains go from manc -> london, 2 hours, £8 each way

Sweet, cheers for the info. Where abouts would we want taking? I have no idea where Stamford bridge is, never been to London.

Glaucus · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:10

tsinc80697 said:
Virgin trains go from manc -> london, 2 hours, £8 each way

probably sold out by now, but worth a look.

meghatronic · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:28

Cheapest way is to hitchhike, or car-jack if you have means.

Virgin trains deal as above is very good, but I'd purchase *NOW*.

millsy888 · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:31

http://www.megabus.com/uk/

Wicksta · 11 Apr 2009 at 16:33

chris_uk333 said:
Sweet, cheers for the info. Where abouts would we want taking? I have no idea where Stamford bridge is, never been to London.

Fulham Broadway tube station.

knip · 11 Apr 2009 at 17:05

AcidHell2 said:
national express probably. should be a quid or two each way. It is from bristol anyway. Theyare usually cheaper than megabus as well.

I found the reverse when I went recently, national express wanted a lot more than megabus, on both occasions.

BlackDragon · 11 Apr 2009 at 17:07

Use the National Express website, and you can get a train or coach down there. Coach is cheaper than the train, but it takes a lot longer and will be very uncomfortable compared to a train.

Egosh · 11 Apr 2009 at 17:47

you want to book your ticket from manchester to london victoria if you can..then you need get to fulham broadway as someone else mentioned...which is no more than half an hour by tube from victoria station..

djmc0 · 11 Apr 2009 at 18:04

Hitch hike, make sure you get a lift from Rutger Hauer.

Oh wait, I flip-reversed it.

Reed · 11 Apr 2009 at 18:49

Since my question is very similar there isn't much point creating a new thread so i'll just ask here. Im also heading down to london from manchester but im going to wembley. What station should i be heading for from manchester and then what tube stations am i heading for (im assuming at least 1)