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We are hoping to do our usual trip to the boat show in January.

Last year we flew Edinburgh to London City, for about £35 each way, However this year when i try to get price they are asking £354.16 EACH. So for a day out, its a bit bloody expencive!!!

Is there anyone else fae up narth flying doon, that has some how got a better deal, and if i hold off, should the price get better.

What if we were to fly to a different airport, is there any easy access from say, Stansted or Gatwick to Excel, bearing in mind its a day return so the more time wasted on travelling means less time looking at boats and joining some of you at the Guiness stand again!!

Cheers
Alistair.



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STN probably best ( and cheapest as long as flights cheaper). Ltn also practicable but a little more hassle. LGW will probaly be more expensive and train times are changing so may not fit .. also a bit of a drag out from Victoria... Forget LHR --- tube journey from the devil... Tried looking at a different day in to LCY?

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Sorry Pauline, but I'm No Playboy with fancy toys, or a Rich Git.

Unless if, I'm nice to you, you could let me play with yours/forums/images/icons/wink.gif??



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Too lazy to do all the comparisons but that journey is about 75 -90 mins .. I just hate the 'Hole'.

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Awe,,

But i am a true Scotsman, in every sence./forums/images/icons/smile.gif



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Yip, tried different Days, and still coming up with mega fares.

So you recon, Stansted is best, how easy is it to get in from there, bearing in mind my wife will be with me, and wants a hassle free day.

Cheers.



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Check your flight prices on them .. but assuming Stansted

Walk downstairs to Airport train station. Catch Express to Lpl Street /... Get off At Tottenham Hale and take Victorial line to Highbury and Islington , catch train to Custom House (Excel) .... I guess total journey time about 75 minutes ? .. not sure how often train times are but quickest way if you can connect

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Ok, Champion, I will look at that option now.

Thanks very much.

Alistair.



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You can also have a look here
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/EnvironmentandTransport/Travel/default.htm#planner>http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/EnvironmentandTransport/Travel/default.htm#planner</A>

Stick in date and time, then Start point (eg Stansted) and finish point (Custom House) and it will give connections, then you can choose easiest.

Just goes to show that councils actually do something worthwhile now and then! :)

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Great.

Then I'll meet you there, and you can buy me a pint!!!!



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Outbound BA1473 Glasgow,United Kingdom Heathrow (London),United Kingdom Economy (Traveller) Thu 13 January 2005 ,06:10 Thu 13 January 2005 , 07:35
Inbound BA1498 Heathrow (London),United Kingdom Glasgow,United Kingdom Economy (Traveller) Thu 13 January 2005 ,21:00 Thu 13 January 2005 , 22:15

Price breakdown Fare per person plus taxes, fees, charges and surcharges* per person Total
2 Adults £ 60.00 £ 37.40 £ 194.80
The price of your ticket includes a security, insurance and fuel surcharge per flight levied by the carrier. For details please click here.
Total price £ 194.80


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Alf
 
Thats a resonable price,
And Glasgow is far better for me as well.
So are you booked to go down?

And if so, what your plan on getting from Heathrow to Excel??


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Yup ... thought £97.40 each was not too bad....

Thinking about it actually, but not decided just yet .... depends a bit on business which I may have to attend to anyway ... but if I do I'll shout ... and then again how about a short hop in a helicopter ??... could be fun in a 212/214 or a R44..and we could drop by to pick up Pauline...;-))

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Brilliant, Just checked, Mon 10th, day return flight is a £127each, so thats a lot better. And i think thats about the best i'm going to get.

Cheers.



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We are thinking about the 10th Jan, For a minute, i thought you meant you would Shout(pay) the Helicopter flight/forums/images/icons/shocked.gif/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif.
So what do you recon, that would cost?

Not sure about picking up Pauline though, She may take advantage of the Pilot, and then gawd knows where we'll end up!!!!!!!



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edinburgh to gatwick/stanstead or luton and return £50 per person including taxes. Easyjet.

Monday 10 January
Edinburgh to London Gatwick
flight 702; dep. 08:40; arr. 10:15 £17.99
(per person)
Monday 10 January
London Gatwick to Edinburgh
flight 713; dep. 19:00; arr. 20:30 £22.99
(per person)
Cost of your selection
Airfare per adult or child
Infants under 2 years fly free, sat on an adult's lap £40.98
(per person)
Taxes and charges per adult or child£10.00
(per person)
Total amount due for 2 adults
An additional booking fee of £4.00 may apply, depending on your method of payment £101.96
(total cost)

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Monday 10 January
Edinburgh to London Stansted
flight 228; dep. 06:30; arr. 07:55 £27.99
(per person)
Monday 10 January
London Stansted to Edinburgh
flight 243; dep. 21:10; arr. 22:30 £22.99
(per person)
Cost of your selection
Airfare per adult or child
Infants under 2 years fly free, sat on an adult's lap £50.98
(per person)
Taxes and charges per adult or child£10.00
(per person)
Total amount due for 2 adults
An additional booking fee of £4.00 may apply, depending on your method of payment £121.96
(total cost)

Better timings on this one. You can get the Stanstead express into London.
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