Some help with directions

[Guest Col city fan]

Just asking for a bit of help. Myself and the Mrs are off to see Sam Smith at the 02 next weekend. 

We are travelling by coach to Victoria (so much cheaper) and then we need to get from Victoria to Greenwich, where we are staying.

Whats the best way of doing this and if we do decide to take a cab...roughly how much.

Cheers guys!

Edited 28 March 2018 by Guest

[StanSP]

get the tube mate.

 

Get the Circle or District line from Victoria to Westminster.

Then get the Jubilee line from Westminster to Canary Wharf. You'd then need to get the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) from Canary Wharf to Greenwich.

 

The O2 Arena is at North Greenwich station though. North Greenwich is just one stop along from Canary Wharf.

 

Tube should be cheaper as well as there's a daily cap (can't remember how much, think it's between £5-7). 

[Guest Col city fan]

Just now, StanSP said:

get the tube mate.

 

Get the Circle or District line from Victoria to Westminster.

Then get the Jubilee line from Westminster to Canary Wharf. You'd then need to get the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) from Canary Wharf to Greenwich.

 

The O2 Arena is at North Greenwich station though. North Greenwich is just one stop along from Canary Wharf.

 

Tube should be cheaper as well as there's a daily cap (can't remember how much, think it's between £5-7). 

Cheers Stan..

[Izzy]

7 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Just asking for a bit of help. Myself and the Mrs are off to see Sam Smith at the 02 next weekend. 

We are travelling by coach to Victoria (so much cheaper) and then we need to get from Victoria to Greenwich, where we are staying.

Whats the best way of doing this and if we do decide to take a cab...roughly how much.

Cheers guys!

Sam Smith, you big teeny bopper 

[StanSP]

1 minute ago, Col city fan said:

Cheers Stan..

 

Just checked and Zone 1-3 daily cap is £8 per person. 

 

You only need a contactless card as well to tap in and out of the stations. Don't need an Oyster card. 

[Jon the Hat]

A cab that far will cost a fortune.  Its only about half an hour to North Greenwich from Victoria, and I guess about 10 minutes longer to Greenwich on the DLR.

 

You could get an uber I suppose, but it would probably take longer.

[RoboFox]

 

19 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Just asking for a bit of help. Myself and the Mrs are off to see Sam Smith at the 02 next weekend. 

We are travelling by coach to Victoria (so much cheaper) and then we need to get from Victoria to Greenwich, where we are staying.

Whats the best way of doing this and if we do decide to take a cab...roughly how much.

Cheers guys!

Agree with @StanSP, the tube is absolutely your best bet, especially given the volume of people who will be arriving and departing the O2 simultaneously.

 

My tip would to be to try to get there a bit early, and use the opportunity to have a few looseners at one of the many bars & restaurants. And after the gig too, that way you avoid the rush.

 

Also, sadly, steer clear of the black cabs unless you want to pay £40 to go 500yds. Download Uber if you need to get somewhere miles away from a tube station. 

Edited 28 March 2018 by RoboFox

[Guest]

Sorry, I have no answer for you but I am just marvelling at the wonderful people we have on here. You can literally ask any question and there's an answer. Before about a year ago - probably less - I didn't realise how awesome this community is.

[Izzy]

2 minutes ago, toddybad said:

Sorry, I have no answer for you but I am just marvelling at the wonderful people we have on here. You can literally ask any question and there's an answer. Before about a year ago - probably less - I didn't realise how awesome this community is.

It's just like Google - but better 

[StanSP]

3 minutes ago, toddybad said:

Sorry, I have no answer for you but I am just marvelling at the wonderful people we have on here. You can literally ask any question and there's an answer. Before about a year ago - probably less - I didn't realise how awesome this community is.

and then you get @Izzy Muzzett coming in here trying to make jokes  

[Izzy]

31 minutes ago, StanSP said:

and then you get @Izzy Muzzett coming in here trying to make jokes  

That's just cruel Stanley.

 

I was paying the forum a complement 

[Alf Bentley]

1 hour ago, Col city fan said:

Just asking for a bit of help. Myself and the Mrs are off to see Sam Smith at the 02 next weekend. 

We are travelling by coach to Victoria (so much cheaper) and then we need to get from Victoria to Greenwich, where we are staying.

Whats the best way of doing this and if we do decide to take a cab...roughly how much.

Cheers guys!

 

If you fancy a more relaxing, scenic journey, how about a boat down the river to Greenwich?

 

Would cost more than the tube, but less than a taxi (£15 per person? Can't remember exactly).

 

Boats depart about every 15-30 mins from next to Westminster Bridge (Westminster tube - 2 stops from Victoria or a short walk). 

 

They go downriver (30-min journey?) past Parliament, London Eye, South Bank, St. Paul's Cathedral, City, Tower of London, docks, Docklands etc - and Greenwich riverfront  is a pleasant area.

Most of the boats do some sort of commentary on the passing sites, history etc.

[Buce]

24 minutes ago, Alf Bentley said:

 

If you fancy a more relaxing, scenic journey, how about a boat down the river to Greenwich?

 

Would cost more than the tube, but less than a taxi (£15 per person? Can't remember exactly).

 

Boats depart about every 15-30 mins from next to Westminster Bridge (Westminster tube - 2 stops from Victoria or a short walk). 

 

They go downriver (30-min journey?) past Parliament, London Eye, South Bank, St. Paul's Cathedral, City, Tower of London, docks, Docklands etc - and Greenwich riverfront  is a pleasant area.

Most of the boats do some sort of commentary on the passing sites, history etc.

 

Blimey, Alf - you have more come back gigs than Elton John.  

[Izzy]

36 minutes ago, Alf Bentley said:

 

If you fancy a more relaxing, scenic journey, how about a boat down the river to Greenwich?

 

Would cost more than the tube, but less than a taxi (£15 per person? Can't remember exactly).

 

Boats depart about every 15-30 mins from next to Westminster Bridge (Westminster tube - 2 stops from Victoria or a short walk). 

 

They go downriver (30-min journey?) past Parliament, London Eye, South Bank, St. Paul's Cathedral, City, Tower of London, docks, Docklands etc - and Greenwich riverfront  is a pleasant area.

Most of the boats do some sort of commentary on the passing sites, history etc.

[Alf Bentley]

23 minutes ago, Buce said:

 

Blimey, Alf - you have more come back gigs than Elton John.  

 

Don't go breaking my heart, Buce!  

 

When the Rocket Man gets back from China, I'll set him on you, or break wind on your candle or something.

Saturday night's alright for fighting, Buce, you and me, son! 

 

13 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

 

As for you...... At least I know that I should be banned. When are you going to realise?!

 

Get off and steal some more jokes, you rotter! 

[Beliall]

2 hours ago, Izzy Muzzett said:

It's just like Google - but better 

yeah only because google doesn't take the piss

[Captain...]

If you’re just going to the gig then follow the above, if you’re doing a bit more sightseeing it’s worth downloading city mapper, will show you quickest and cheapest way to get somewhere in London. Great for understanding the buses which can often be quicker and cheaper than the tube for short journeys.

[Buce]

23 minutes ago, Alf Bentley said:

 

Don't go breaking my heart, Buce!  

 

When the Rocket Man gets back from China, I'll set him on you, or break wind on your candle or something.

Saturday night's alright for fighting, Buce, you and me, son! 

 

 

As for you...... At least I know that I should be banned. When are you going to realise?!

 

Get off and steal some more jokes, you rotter! 

 

Ah, Elton. 

 

Brilliant on the piano but sucks on an organ...

[Trav Le Bleu]

3 hours ago, toddybad said:

Sorry, I have no answer for you but I am just marvelling at the wonderful people we have on here. You can literally ask any question and there's an answer. Before about a year ago - probably less - I didn't realise how awesome this community is.

You say that, and yet no one has said that the absolute best thing he can do is not go and see Sam Smith. They're just gonna let him go.

 

 

So not so nice really.

Edited 28 March 2018 by Trav Le Bleu

[UpTheLeagueFox]

Only been to the o2 once, back in the autumn to see Nile Rodgers / Chic / Chaka Khan - what a great disco / party that was - and as everyone seems to suggest, the tube is the best bet. And I say that as someone who doesn't like London much or the tube.

[Guest Col city fan]

9 hours ago, Trav Le Bleu said:

You say that, and yet no one has said that the absolute best thing he can do is not go and see Sam Smith. They're just gonna let him go.

 

 

So not so nice really.

Do you have to practice at being nerdy, or does it just come natural like?

 

[Izzy]

42 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Do you have to practice at being nerdy, or does it just come natural like?

 

He’s only jealous like the rest of us who wish we were still loved up and going out on dates with our wives like you 

[ealingfox]

Get the Thames Clipper from the Eye, Embankment or Westminster. Takes about an hour but theres a bar on board and its less than a tenner a throw, plus it's the scenic route.

 

Cheapest and easiest will always be the tube.

 

 

[Nick]

14 hours ago, Col city fan said:

Just asking for a bit of help. Myself and the Mrs are off to see Sam Smith at the 02 next weekend. 

We are travelling by coach to Victoria (so much cheaper) and then we need to get from Victoria to Greenwich, where we are staying.

Whats the best way of doing this and if we do decide to take a cab...roughly how much.

Cheers guys!

What’s wrong with roomy, big comfortable touring burger van?

 

 

[Parafox]

12 hours ago, Alf Bentley said:

 

Don't go breaking my heart, Buce!  

 

When the Rocket Man gets back from China, I'll set him on you, or break wind on your candle or something.

Saturday night's alright for fighting, Buce, you and me, son! 

 

 

As for you...... At least I know that I should be banned. When are you going to realise?!

 

Get off and steal some more jokes, you rotter! 

You'll never leave, You're Just to Too Good for Goodbyes