These underground stations seem to be literally everywhere. In fact railway stations seem to be…read moreliterally everywhere when it comes to London. Well, not quite, but at least north of the Thames they are. Yeah, this station was pretty handy, and was also quite nice. I do certainly love delving down into the depths of these places, and just experiencing the joy of being in a metro station that is over 100 years old, but still working as it should.

You'd think that such a small station would be on the list to be upgraded for more capacity but…read more.. it's not. Russell Square gets insane during the (weekday) (and weekend) rush hours because it's very close to several major office buildings and the massive British Museum. The station is in Travelcard Zone 1 on the Piccadilly Line, between King's Cross St Pancras and Holborn. Another station that has lifts, but it is not step free between the street level and platform level. It's worth noting that even though there are stairs (no escalators), there is a warning sign suggesting that you really should reconsider and take the lift. 175 stairs is a goodly number and unless you've completed your training for the London Marathon or an Ironman, you probably won't survive. If the lifts are out of order, get back on the train to the next station because it's less than a half mile walk. At street level, Russell Square is a Leslie Green designed structure that is a listed building.

This is another one of those inner-city stops on the line between Hammersmith and Paddington. Like,…read moreit really wasn't all that bad. In a way it was sort of rather nice, though I can't really say that it was one that stood out in the major way. Then again, like a lot of the London Underground stations, the trains are pretty frequent, and it isn't a huge walk to find something that it interesting, like a pub.

The Station is a groovy little dining pub, which is located almost directly opposite Latimer Road…read moreunderground station (if you look towards the left as you come out of the station). The Station has a great beer and dining garden, which is perfect for those hot, steamy summer evenings (hopefully...). Inside is just as pleasant with an interior of oak, mosaic walls and candles. The Station serves a blend of Mediterranean and modern European cuisine, aswell traditional British favourites. Overall I would describe the Station as a venue with a laid back, relaxed atmosphere and pleasant for grabbing a local pint.

We enjoy taking the Eurostar between London and Paris as it's a pretty relaxed and stress free way…read moreto travel. The price is slightly higher (depending on how you travel) but if you consider waiting at the airport, long security lines, the wait time, it's a great value! This was the third time I have traveled with the train and it was clean, relaxing, we had breakfast and the train staff was very helpful if anything was needed. The waiting area and lounge can get a bit busy and there is limited seating. Depending on the arrival/departure schedule you may need to stand for a bit until seats open. But don't worry, you'll be at your destination very soon!

My partner and I have enjoyed Eurostar from London since the days of Waterloo International (how we…read moremiss Waterloo International!). The facility at St Pancras, particularly compared to other UK stations, is pretty impressive. The building is housed in a stunning red-brick building with vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light, and modern facilities, which are generally a joy to use. A few niggles: Eurostar does not have trolley carts readily available at the arrival door. Arriving on one's own, as I've done on a few occasions, as has my partner, means running past the Eurostar check-in desk, hooking a right, running up to the mainline train station, hoping that there's a stumpy little cart there, and having, I think, a £1 coin to unlock the thing. This has not been well thought out. For example, supermarkets have very clever technology that limits their carts from being taken off premises. With some minor retuning, Eurostar could do exactly the same to enable its customers to have a stress-free experience. Now, the background is that, with Brexit, there are more security checks, and Eurostar is simply unable to process the number of people that fill a train. That said, the station itself is not fit for purpose. Its waiting areas are cramped. There is often insufficient seating, and people are jammed together. It's disappointing, in the days of digital nomads and people charging phones and computers and all sorts of electronic devices, that there are only a few ledges where people can plug in to work. The whole experience feels more like a bustling, shoving commuter rail than an international high-speed train journey. The insult to injury comes with whatever they call it, business class. You get a larger seat, you get food at a meal, but you're corralled in with the hoi polloi. This is only relieved when you go for the top-tier service, which is called Business First or Business Elite. We forget, where they have a very spacious lounge with tea and coffee, an assortment of drinks, which is far more impressive. The downside is that the cost is near extortionate. Boarding the trains is a bit of a free-for-all, understandable, though, when you have 16 trains, 16 cars, and a train capable of carrying somewhere around 800 passengers. The staff, which are usually French, Belgian, and Dutch, deserve particular mention. The ground staff and the staff on the train are rude, grumpy, surly, and seem utterly indifferent to the needs of travelers. The service itself: great. The location: great. The amenities are lacking. Wall plugs are lacking. Train: piss-poor. SOLID PERFORMANCE & EUROSTAR NEEDS TO DO BETTER

Terrible customer service and website. I booked a trip for June 10th. When I checked out, I…read morereceived a notification that my seats were no longer available and had automatically been reassigned. The seats looked fine and I didn't think anything of it, but when I got the confirmation email, they booked my tickets for the next day. I called Trainline and the customer service person was rude and unhelpful. He said the tickets were non-refundable and they would not be able to fix the issue for me. My trip is 3 months out and all they would have had to do is switch the date to one day earlier. I will not book with them again.

And terrible. It charged me twice for the same person for the same trains. I spotted it had re…read moreselected me instead of another passenger once and changed it back then somehow it changed back to me again and added an extra ticket! The customer service keeps insisting there is no room for error in their system, which is impossible and clearly not true and ask for screenshots. Why would I take a screen shot of a booking? I didn't think I'd be asking for a refund. No I know to never use train line again to book tickets. why would I book two tickets for the same person on the same trains!? their system changed the names twice. absolute scam.

These guys are the BEST! We were coming into Gatwick late at night from an international flight…read more(Morocco). You never know how long delays will be, or how long customs will take. Our driver was there with a smile and a sign with our name on it. What a welcome sight after 12 hours of travel time! Our driver was so friendly. He told jokes most of the way to our Heathrow connection, and kept us very amused. He also had the car stocked with waters & CANDY! Kids thought he was the best driver ever. The company was professional. I arranged everything over the internet, pre-paid the fare and it all went as planned. No complaints. We haven't always had good luck with transportation companies, seems like they're never where they should be. This place is fantastic - highly recommend.

Excellent service! New, clean Merc and friendly driver! Have been met at Heathrow to drive to…read moreWimbledon and back the same day; £160 for the return trip. Can highly recommend this professional service!

Overview: a beautiful station, very big and can be confusing, many stores and food options…read more ---- I stayed a hostel 5 minutes away by walking and this station was so convenient. The architecture was so beautiful at any time of the day. The inside being quite beautiful as well, especially when you walk upstairs overlooking the Eurostar trains and see a couple different statues there. My favorite was the large one of the couple embracing. Platform 9 3/4 is located in this station, for Harry Potter fans, the cart is available during the day to take a picture with for a price, but after hours they remove it and you can still take pics and videos with it! During my stay they had free ice cream outside the station that was super yummy and a nice little treat to have before heading out in my way to the trains. Inside the station are lots of places to eat and has cheap, convenient food spots like Greggs, and nicer sit-down places as well. It can be a bit tough navigating through the station because it's so big (especially when using maps and trying to find places like restaurants inside of the station) but for the train areas just follow the signs and it's pretty self explanatory. They even have a piano for people to play for fun which was cool to see and hear. Scanning in and out of the station is also easy because all you need is a credit/debit card and you don't even need to purchase a ticket which is so much more convenient compared to places in the US or France. ---- Overall: a great station to stay near and to go to, easy-ish to navigate and lots of places to eat at, very beautiful station as well

Clear Efficient Easy…read moreto find your way Expensive stores Great crossing point Memorable

I ended up using EC Minibus for transportation from Heathrow to a central London Hotel, as well as…read morefor to the Southampton Cruise Terminal. Highlights: + Simple booking via their website. It also seems that they used a link on Viator; however, booking directly on the website seemed cheaper. + Communication was clear and well laid out on where to meet the drivers. They were especially helpful during an issue that arose when arriving at Heathrow and the driver having issues meeting us at the assigned meeting point due to increased activity at the airport (apparently it was a popular bank holiday I chose to travel on) +Cars/vans used were clean and as advertised +Drivers arrived on time and were friendly + Price - Honestly, it was relatively reasonable, especially given the fact it provided for a smooth travel day for my traveling companion who would have issues on the Tube/trains even without luggage Tips: + When making your booking, make sure you set your pick time for an hour and a half after scheduled arrival time to provide a buffer time to make it through customs and retrieve your luggage if flying internationally. +Make sure to be honest about your luggage that you are traveling with and abide by their rules, especially on shared rides. I would use their services again if I find myself needing them.

EC Minibus are a very professional minibus company, EC Minibus' offer services from airport…read moretransfers, cruise transfers, from the busiest airport hubs of Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, and London city airport. I would highly recommend E C Minibus to friends and family! Jason

"My life is brilliant…read more.. My life is brilliant My love is pure I saw an angel Of that I'm sure She smiled at me on the subway She was with another man But I won't lose no sleep on that 'Cause I've got a plan..." Almost a carbon copy to my London Underground review written a year ago. And with James Blunt crooning you know it's a romantic tragedy waiting to happen... "Yes, she caught my eye As we walked on by She could see from my face that I was F-high And I don't think that I'll see her again But we shared a moment that will last 'til the end" Piccadilly Circus stop on the Piccadilly Line is part of the London Underground railway system that has been serving Londoners since 1890! And really with train lineage that dates to 1863! One can only imagine a young Jack the Ripper roaming the stations late at night... Piccadilly Circus stop is my usual stop when I'm staying in SOHO but I promise I'm not Jack lol! A convenient location, really... in the heart of London with the Theatre District a stones throw away and iconic Carnaby street within a stroll. Boots is the convenience store or Primark if you're into souvenir tees and socks. British Pubs a plenty too! Piccadilly Circus stop is also where I met my soul mate... pretty English-ish lady with Twiggy lashes and angelic Bardot lips. We made eye contact and... "You're beautiful You're beautiful You're beautiful, it's true I saw your face in a crowded place And I don't know what to do 'Cause I'll never be with you..." And no romantic tragedy here:) The end. "My life is brilliant... My life is brilliant My love is pure I saw an angel Of that I'm sure She smiled at me on the subway..." Ta! Ta!

Decent service running from Heathrow to, uh, Cockfosters. I know, I'm older than middle school, but…read moreit still amuses me to hear it repeated. Helpfully, the cars have a designated area for luggage storage. Just don't let your own luggage get out of your sight. The Piccadilly line splits at Acton Town, heading to the North for Uxbridge and slightly more South for Heathrow, which also splits at Hatton Cross with one line going to terminals 1-2-3 and then 5, and the other going to terminal 4 before returning to 1-2-3. This can be a bit confusing for the tourists who might have some trouble with English, let alone the mumbled version of the train drivers. In addition to Heathrow, the line also stops at King's Cross / St. Pancras for the Eurostar train to Paris. This makes it the most "touristy" of the Tube lines, so expect people to ask where "Lie-chest-er" Square is (it's "less-tuh"!). This is a very long tube line, completely crossing from the northeast of London to the west/southwest. It takes about an hour and a half to go from one end to the other. Still, it's extremely useful even as the cars fill to the brim between Holborn and Earl's Court and again from Hammersmith to Heathrow.