Getting to/from Royal Albert Hall on Sunday

[Bozza]

I'm going to the RAH on Sunday afternoon/evening. I'm feeling inclined to drive there and back rather than faff about with trains and tubes, particularly for the coming back bit - Sunday service and all that.

Is this a stupid idea?

 

[ali jenkins]

Yes, drive somewhere more exciting.

 

[gregbrighton]

It's easier to get the train and then bus that stops outside the station and the venue.

 

[ringmerseagulltoo]

Drive and park in the College of Music behind the Albert Hall. Get your ticket from the Albert Hall Box Office. Not sure if that is possible this close to the event. I usually get the parking ticket sent with the event tickets. On a Sunday local street parking should be free with spaces available if you get there early enough.

 

[Paddington Gal]

I'm going to the RAH on Sunday afternoon/evening. I'm feeling inclined to drive there and back rather than faff about with trains and tubes, particularly for the coming back bit - Sunday service and all that.

Is this a stupid idea?

Road closures in central London this Sunday due to a march/parade. Highly advisable not to drive

 

[TomandJerry]

Parachute in from a hot air balloon to avoid all traffic

 

[Bombadier Botty]

Parachute in from a hot air balloon to avoid all traffic

Is this Tom posting this or Jerry, I'm never 100% certain which one of you it is.

 

[Albion Dan]

I've driven and parked there a few times and its been ok but admittedly am starting in south London. Would think twice if there are road closures so would check.

 

[Butch Willykins]

I drive to central London several times a week, it's really not too bad at all.

Come off the M25 at jct 10, head up the A3 all the way to Wandsworth, then over Wandsworth Bridge. From there head up the Fulham Road, then cut through the back streets to find a parking spot. Far more civilised than public transport.

 

[Superphil]

Drive to Three Bridges and park there, should be trains when you get back no problem.

 

[cloud]

There's plenty of free parking nearby, Westminster parking bays usually will be free but Kensington spaces will probably charge. Check carefully as the borough boundary is often split down the middle of the road so you have different regulations on each side of the road.

 

[Notters]

Free parking across most of central London on sundays so why not?

 

[1234andcounting]

I'm going to the RAH on Sunday afternoon/evening. I'm feeling inclined to drive there and back rather than faff about with trains and tubes, particularly for the coming back bit - Sunday service and all that.

Is this a stupid idea?

Yes, a crazy one. Victoria station is no more than 40 minutes on foot at a fair pace, probably less than that on a quiet Sunday evening. If you don't want to walk, South Ken is three stops away and there are buses that stop right outside the RAH.

But then I would rather be visited by the ghost of Bellotti than drive in London, congestion charge or no congestion charge.

 

[dennis]

When I’m over and go up to London.
I drive up to Morden.
The car park is behind the station.
Its the last stop on the Northern line.
Its only a pound to park on a Sunday.
Northen line to embankment
District and circle line to South Kensington.
Short walk from there.

Morden Station (London Underground)
Kenley Road
Greater London
Morden SM4 5AZ

There’s two car parks either side of the road, loads of space.

15 minute drive from junction 10 M25 (A3)

 

[tonyt]

I regularly drive up at weekends (through Wandsworth J10 M25) avoiding Croydon, Brixton etc which are always congested.
A number of residents bays in Central London do not apply at weekends so you can always park centrally for free somewhere.
Easy peasy!

 

[BensGrandad]

When I’m over and go up to London.
I drive up to Morden.
The car park is behind the station.
Its the last stop on the Northern line.
Its only a pound to park on a Sunday.
Northen line to embankment
District and circle line to South Kensington.
Short walk from there.

Morden Station (London Underground)
Kenley Road
Greater London
Morden SM4 5AZ

There’s two car parks either side of the road, loads of space.

15 minute drive from junction 10 M25 (A3)

Or from Brighton junction 8 and stright down the Sutton By pass but beware of speed cameras still 15 mins ish drive

 

[Albumen]

Train to victoria
Boris bike
Simple.

 

[dennis]

Or from Brighton junction 8 and stright down the Sutton By pass but beware of speed cameras still 15 mins ish drive

Tried it that way but my route seems to be less hassle. thanks though

 

[MattBackHome]

When I’m over and go up to London.
I drive up to Morden.
The car park is behind the station.
Its the last stop on the Northern line.
Its only a pound to park on a Sunday.
Northen line to embankment
District and circle line to South Kensington.
Short walk from there.

This works as a poem for me. Very evocative, Larkin-esque in fact.

 

[227 BHA]

Sunday is the perfect day for a London gig - I'll always get Sunday tix if there's a choice of dates.
Parked near the RAH several times.
Last year went to a gig at the Hammersmith Apollo on a Sunday
- parked right in front of the side entrance for free (at approx 5.30pm in time for a pre gig meal) jumped straight in the car after the concert finished at 10.30 and pulled in my drive at 11.45 - can't do that with public transport!