Looking for Simple and Direct Way to Get from Heathrow to London

[Peter_Metzger]

@M.Kaplan

I’m in a car service car on the way to Heathrow as I write this. I tip 10-15% on the fixed fare, maybe more, depending on wait times. On the way over, AA and BA lost our bags and it took quite some time to sort it out. Tipped the driver extra for the wait time.

Thank you Mark. I generally don’t tip car service, but will if they do something special (no innuendo intended).

[Paul_McCourt]

@Peter Metzger

So it looks like I’ll take some type of car service.

The Heathrow Express to Paddington is about 50£ for two, plus wait time, plus a cab from Paddington to the hotel, plus more inconvenient, so that’s likely a no go.

Blackberrys Car Service appears to be about 39£ plus tip [add a tip?] - possibility

UberX looks like it’s 35-45£ - possibility

Heathrow Private Transfers Car Service would be about 42£ - possibility

Don’t know what a regular cab would cost, but I prefer a fixed fare, all else being equal.

Anyone know if it’s the custom to tip a car service driver in London?

Thanks.

Last i was in I planned on train but we were all bushed so I grabbed a black cab (to Soho). Pretty darn pricey. All these are better priced options.

[Tom_G_l_a_s_g_o_w]

@Sarah Kirschbaum

@Peter Metzger

@jdietz

Why not the Tube? If you each have only one suitcase, you can get pretty much anywhere. And, then, if need be, a cab. We’ve done it with kids.

Been there, done that. I suppose it depends on your definition of “suitcase.” And there are two of us, each with a suitcase and carry on. No thanks.

If you don’t have too much luggage and your ultimate destination is on the Piccadilly line, then the tube is great. Otherwise, I stick with the Heathrow Express or Uber. Unless my company is paying.

Heathrow express is good for a single traveler with a final destination near Paddington.

[dbailey]

@Peter Metzger

@dbailey

I tip cabbies but not fixed fare drivers here. Sub £50 is very cheap vs a cab or add lee.

Thanks Dan - when you say “here,” are you from London?

Been here (London) for nearly 30 years now.

[Peter_Metzger]

Brilliant! Thanks.