On Feb 5, 2014, at 8:51 AM, Elwyn Davies <elwynd@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > If you don't mind taking a bit longer to get from Heathrow into central > London, the underground is a *lot* cheaper than the Heathrow Express > (about a factor of five! - HE is 21-26GBP single - Taxi to "central" > London is 45-85GBP depending on time of day and how central) and isn't > that much slower unless your hotel is real close to Paddington Station. The tube ride from Heathrow to central London is interminable. It's fun if you want to people-watch, and it _is_ cheaper, but Heathrow Express is really a treat if you just got off a transatlantic flight, and the Metropole is literally five blocks from the station. I took a cab from Paddington last time because I hadn't had time to do the research, and it was actually kind of fun, since the driver was very polite about it, but it was a little embarrassing when the ride ended in less than two minutes. :) There is absolutely no reason to take a cab from Heathrow—it will take forever, and you'll get motion sickness. If you really want to be coddled, take Heathrow Express, and take a cab from Paddington. It'll cost a bit less, and be much more pleasant. Only take the tube if you are short on cash or want a somewhat boring adventure. BTW, doesn't this belong on 89-attendees?