London Trip

[saintpeter48]

Hello.

I would like to go to London to visit Abbey Road, studio, zebra crossing etc, I'd also like to visit a pie and mash shop, Manzies pie shop looks good, its in Tower bridge road. I live in Southampton so would get a train to Waterloo, from there i'm stumped, a friend suggested hopping on busses, as its free with my pass, others have said use the underground, which i'm reluctant to use.

Any help in the matter would be much appreciated, i'm appealing to anyone who currently lives or works in London and knows their way round, thanks so much.

[Sinead_O]

Courtesy of our friend Chatgpt:

🚌 1. Waterloo Station to Abbey Road Studios

Board Bus 139: From Waterloo Station, take bus 139 towards Golders Green.

Alight at Abbey Road Studios / Grove End Road (Stop R): This stop is approximately a 1-minute walk from Abbey Road Studios. Transit Guide Worldwide+4Transit Guide Worldwide+4Abbey Road+4Transit Guide Worldwide

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Tip: Bus 139 runs frequently, offering a convenient route directly to Abbey Road Studios. Transit Guide Worldwide

🎶 2. Explore Abbey Road Studios

Once you arrive, take time to:Abbey Road

Walk across the iconic zebra crossing.

Visit the Abbey Road Shop (open Monday to Saturday: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Sunday: 10am - 5pm).

Leave a message on the graffiti wall.Abbey Road+1Discover the World with Evendo+1

Note: The studios themselves are not open for public tours, but the exterior and surrounding area offer plenty of photo opportunities.

🥧 3. Abbey Road Studios to M.Manze Pie and Mash (Tower Bridge)

To reach M.Manze Pie and Mash at 87 Tower Bridge Road, SE1 4TW:

Walk to St John's Wood Station: Approximately a 10-minute walk.

Take the Jubilee Line: Board the Jubilee Line towards Stratford.

Alight at London Bridge Station.

From London Bridge Station:

Option 1: Take bus 42, 78, or 188 and alight at Tower Bridge Road stop.

Option 2: Walk approximately 15 minutes to M.Manze Pie and Mash. Transit Guide Worldwide+5Discover the World with Evendo+5Londondine+5Londondine+1Transit Guide Worldwide+1

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 35-45 minutes, depending on your chosen option and traffic conditions.

Tip: M.Manze Pie and Mash is open on Tuesdays from 11am to 3pm. Londondine

🏁 4. Return to Waterloo Station

From M.Manze Pie and Mash:

Option 1:

Walk to Tower Bridge Road stop.

Take bus 381: Towards Waterloo Station.

Option 2:

Walk to London Bridge Station.

Take the Jubilee Line: Towards Stanmore.

Alight at Waterloo Station.Chiltern Railways+7Transit Guide Worldwide+7Discover the World with Evendo+7

Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on your chosen option and traffic conditions.

Total Estimated Time for the Round Trip: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, excluding time spent at each location.

Note: Travel times are approximate and can vary based on traffic and service schedules. It's advisable to check real-time updates on the Transport for London (TfL) website or app before and during your journey.

Enjoy your musical and culinary adventure in London!

[drmorgans]

 

Buses can be slow, due to the traffic. And it's not always easy to navigate the network. But as you're at ground level you do see the sights and how the different areas fit together. The Underground can be quicker, but walking up / down stairs, through tunnels to the platform can take ages, particularly if you need to change line. And when it's busy it can feel quite claustrophobic.

 

[smurfchops]

If you change your mind and just want pie and mash. From Waterloo station.  Walk down to the London Eye, turn left, across Westminster Bridge by Houses of Parliament, down other side of bridge. Book a return boat trip with City Cruises to Greenwich, half price with Freedom Pass.  It stops at the Tower of London as well and you get a funny running commentary.  Then it goes on to Greenwich.  Make sure you take warm clothes and sit outside, upstairs.  Ask anyone where Goddards Pie and Mash shop is, there is also an indoor market nearby, Greenwich Observatory etc.  and the Cutty Sark.  A good day out... if weather is dry! 
And make sure you hold onto your wallet and purse up there. 

[smurfchops]

I myself wouldn't bother with Abbey Road, it's just a zebra crossing .... sorry folks

[Jonathan-Joe]

Add a London Travel Card to your South Western ticket. For a few pounds you can use almost all public transport in the specified zones. Eg Zones 1-6.