2ashevillesailors Posted March 17, 2015 #26 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) The british pound i costs approximately $1.53 today Totally driven gives a discount for paying on line and also for booking early. We usually book 5-6 months before we leave for London to get the best rate. Many sites in a foreign country make you pay in their currency, England would be Great British Pound. We did not have a conductor telling us there was a problem where we put our suitcases. We LOVED the trains, great views of small towns and sat with really great people. Enjoyed it very much! There were seveal in that area. Edited March 17, 2015 by 2ashevillesailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ashevillesailors Posted March 17, 2015 #27 Share Posted March 17, 2015 We have done trains in England. No problem, when you get onto the train we were on going in both directions, there was an area where people put their large suitcases and we kept our carry on luggage with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted March 17, 2015 #28 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I don't relish having to constantly move/shuffle cases, or get barked at by a conductor that bags are not properly stowed.If you're travelling against the flow of traffic, neither of these is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted March 18, 2015 #29 Share Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Thanks to all for the excellent input and helpful advice. We will run the numbers and decide which open is best - hire a car and driver or cab-train-cab Edited March 18, 2015 by scottamiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnac767 Posted March 18, 2015 #30 Share Posted March 18, 2015 We had no problems with two large suitcases on the train from Victoria Station to Dover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewesBeach Posted March 23, 2015 #31 Share Posted March 23, 2015 thanks for all the helpful replies a couple of you suggested a private car service could someone recommend one Ill have to check out "totally driven" is that the name of a car service or is it just a name that handles a several different companies I know though my husband would love to take the train--trains are his hobby is it hard to get luggage we'll have 2 carry ons and 2good sized pieces thanks again for all at the help We used Smiths For Airports http://www.smithsforairports.com/index.html 2 Couples shared the cost which was €140 total. They picked us up at Premiere Inn Waterloo and took us directly to the dock. no muss, no fuss. The car was a sparkling clean SUV, driver was friendly and professional, and plenty of room for luggage. Had a lovely relaxing drive. I will use them again on our TA next year. Berni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted March 24, 2015 #32 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Are there shared shuttle van rides from London to the Southampton port? Will need transfer from central London on a Sunday, Nov 1. 2 people, one luggage case each and our hand-carries. Thanks for all the tips. m-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCterri Posted March 24, 2015 #33 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I am looking at Silver Fleet. They seem to take you to which ever hotel you like. Being on my own I don't want to deal with public transportation or walking too far with all my bags. Anyone use Silver Fleet? http://www.silver-fleet.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted March 24, 2015 #34 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I am looking at Silver Fleet. They seem to take you to which ever hotel you like. Being on my own I don't want to deal with public transportation or walking too far with all my bags. Anyone use Silver Fleet? http://www.silver-fleet.co.uk Thank you. Silver Fleet looks like a very good option for us. Door to door is great and costs quite a bit less than private car service as we have no one to share the cost with. I think that will be our plan for hotel to port! m-- Edited March 24, 2015 by RMLincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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