Finsbury Park to London Bridge

NorthNineteen

So I've got a friend staying for a while who is going to be working near London Bridge and I'm sure what to recommend as the best rotue to get there.  I'd imagine he'd be arriving at Finsbury Park (Wells Terrace entrance) at around 8am.<br><br>There's so many different options:<br><br>Vic -> Jubilee<br>FCC -> Northern (change at Old St/Moorgate)<br>Vic -> Northern (change at Kings Cross/Euston)<br><br>I'm not sure how the closure of the stairs at FP has changed things.  I always get on at the back of the Victoria line heading south which I presume is still better than trying to get on the front.<br><br>Is there anyone that commutes in the moring to London Bridge and if so which route do you take?<br>

Four Eyes

FCC changing to Northern at Moorgate is the quickest (when it's working).<br><br>Changing between Vic and Northern at King's Cross is a nightmare now. You have to walk about 3,000 miles through tunnels to get back to the point where you originally started from.<br>

NorthNineteen

The change at Kings Cross is great off-peak if you get on the front of the Vic line and then ignore the signs. There is no change or potential exit that is quicker by following the new interchange/tunnels.  Something my wife and I tested a lot during the Olympics! <br><br>But my concern in the morning is a) getting on the Vic line at the front and b) getting on the Northern line at Kings Cross.<br>

harpistic

Change to Northern at Euston. It means a little back-tracking but it's very painless.

JoeV

If you go one more stop on the Victoria line and change at Euston for the Northern line it's a snap - just go across platform - there's no up or down stairs or escalators. I'm not sure about crowds during rush hour though.<div><br></div><div>Otherwise, I agree with NorthNineteen, ignore the signs and the exit in the middle of the platform of the Victoria. This will take you on quite a roundabout journey. Instead exit/change at the exit at the front of the train to the Northern and other tube lines, it's much quicker.</div>

Clo

I normally do FCC Finsbury Park to Moorgate then walk to London Bridge. It's a nice walk if you're able. Otherwise (if running late / it's pissing with rain etc) FCC to Moorgate then two stops on Northern.

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andy

I did it this morning (not my usual route, though). Vic to Northern from the front of the Vic (the old way, before KX was turned into a Labyrinth). Pretty straightforward journey.

miss annie

The scenic (loooong) route, 43 from Nags Head. Takes an hour in traffic but I do not like trains so this would be my recommended option.

Marquis

When travelling the Vic to Northern route, look out for the Euston Road exit from the Vic platform at KX - that's the old exit, all others will lead you into the labyrinth.

dion

This is one of the most difficult questions for SG people similar to what is the best way to Waterloo.<div><br></div><div>What is going on at KX?  I thought that you just nip to the right before the escalators and pop down the stairs to the picc and northern lines</div>

NorthNineteen

Surely there's no debate about the best way to get to Waterloo? Vic -> Bakerloo....?<br><br>At KX the signs now point the opposite direction to the Northern line which uses the new passage ways constructed as part of the new Northern ticket hall: (the signed route is one to the far right whcih then passes over the Picc line)<br><br><img src="http://mapper.tilusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/kxx-e1342275330865.png"><br>

andy

Waterloo is definitely Vic > Bakerloo.<div><br></div><div>The real vexing question for the forum has always been what's the best way to Heathrow? Can you beat the tedious trundle on the Picc?</div><div><br></div><div>Great map, @northnineteen.</div>

Ali

Waterloo is Vic to Oxford Circus straight across platforms to Bakerloo

vetski

Picc trundle may be tedious - no faster by car, though - but it's cheap!

dion

Green park by Vic then pic Best way is through CAPITAL CARS MOST BEST REASONBLY PRICED CABS IN AREA

dion

What about paddington then? Vic bak or Vic circle at kx?

gardener-joe

wait a few years and travel by train direct ...

miss annie

Waterloo - number 4 bus from FP. I really don't enjoy the tube.

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checkski

Quite right, Miss Annie. And best in the rush hour, funnily enough, especially top deck front, for a superb, slow, unique view of St Paul's east end, plus all the trappings.

NorthNineteen

@<;span class="Author"><a href="http://stroudgreen.org/profile/747/gardener-joe">gardener-joe</a> and what route would that be?<br></span>

Arkady

@northnineteen Thameslink, from 2018. Though the exact routes are still being figured out.

NorthNineteen

Oh, my mistake.  I thought he was talking about Finsbury Park to Heathrow which was what confused me!<br><br>Come 2018 the rail transport from Finsbury Park is going to be excellent!  Direct trains to Farringdon (for Crossrail), London Bridge, Old Street (all day) and other destinations in South London/South Coast.<br>

markpack

How reliable do people find the Finsbury Park - Euston - London Bridge route in the morning rush hour?<div><br></div><div>I used to commute on the Northern Line (I live slightly closer to Archway than Finsbury Park, so in theory that is the quickest route) but gave up on it as its unreliability means that in practice it took longer than Victoria/Jubilee lines from Finsbury park</div>

yagamuffin

@Miss annie @checkski How long does Finsbury Park to St. Pauls take on the no. 4 on an average day? I've only ever used it when the tube is out and its taken ages, going by tube it usually takes no more than 30 minutes during rush hour, usually about 25.

Sutent

bike takes 15-30 mins. I used to work at Barts opposite St Pauls

yagamuffin

@sutent I know, but I am oh so lazy. I have a bike at work, where I left it, the last time I cycled in.

NorthNineteen

The number 4 is so slow espeically along Upper St. and through Highbury Corner<br>

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