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Post by ajw on Nov 28, 2018 5:17:07 GMT
Their 'rules' didn't state it had to start at HSK, just in zone 1. They choose HSK because they thought it would provide the quickest route.
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Post by ronnie on Nov 28, 2018 9:39:31 GMT
Their 'rules' didn't state it had to start at HSK, just in zone 1. They choose HSK because they thought it would provide the quickest route. Notting Hill Gate / Earl's Court (borderline zone 1 / 2) would be ideal. one would struggle to get to the west end if starting at say aldgate! |
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Post by theorangeone on Nov 28, 2018 21:07:46 GMT
Clocking on to the forum once again... hello!! Glad you enjoyed our video.
With regards to routing, I plumped for the Richmond route because I felt with the double choice at Hammersmith, we'd have ample opportunity to reach Richmond in time (we had about 15 minutes change there) for a 490. Many H91/607 options were considered... all were quickly ditched because they would require trusting buses to stick to timetables, not just headways. Also - it has the advantage that it's fairly resilient against peak hours, unlike anything that goes via Chiswick Roundabout or Ealing.
I must admit the Greenford route did not occur to me!! On balance I think I'd still have gone via Richmond as you get a double route choice at Hammersmith along two fairly short routes against the 95, which, while fast, can be scuppered as an option purely by the time it takes to pull out of the stops on the A40. (Also, waiting time at Shepherd's Bush could be an issue)
As for the 190 vs 419 question - the 190 takes the more direct route, and is usually faster - but the 419 can be relied on to stick to time as apart from at Hammersmith and Richmond themselves it rarely gets caught in traffic, whilst the 190 can queue between Hammersmith and Hogarth Roundabout at any point. Luckily, we had a mostly smooth run. (Also, running between the bus stations makes for plenty of action shots)
I'm open to other suggestions though!! (Many of the YouTube comments suggest either 267 or 391, which I'm quite happy to say right now are stupid ideas) Other way around, my plan would be Freeflow to Harlington Corner, 81 to Hounslow West, H91 to Turnham Green then either 27 or 94 into town.
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Post by busaholic on Nov 28, 2018 23:08:02 GMT
Clocking on to the forum once again... hello!! Glad you enjoyed our video. With regards to routing, I plumped for the Richmond route because I felt with the double choice at Hammersmith, we'd have ample opportunity to reach Richmond in time (we had about 15 minutes change there) for a 490. Many H91/607 options were considered... all were quickly ditched because they would require trusting buses to stick to timetables, not just headways. Also - it has the advantage that it's fairly resilient against peak hours, unlike anything that goes via Chiswick Roundabout or Ealing. I must admit the Greenford route did not occur to me!! On balance I think I'd still have gone via Richmond as you get a double route choice at Hammersmith along two fairly short routes against the 95, which, while fast, can be scuppered as an option purely by the time it takes to pull out of the stops on the A40. (Also, waiting time at Shepherd's Bush could be an issue) As for the 190 vs 419 question - the 190 takes the more direct route, and is usually faster - but the 419 can be relied on to stick to time as apart from at Hammersmith and Richmond themselves it rarely gets caught in traffic, whilst the 190 can queue between Hammersmith and Hogarth Roundabout at any point. Luckily, we had a mostly smooth run. (Also, running between the bus stations makes for plenty of action shots) I'm open to other suggestions though!! (Many of the YouTube comments suggest either 267 or 391, which I'm quite happy to say right now are stupid ideas) Other way around, my plan would be Freeflow to Harlington Corner, 81 to Hounslow West, H91 to Turnham Green then either 27 or 94 into town. The 27 - not for much longer.  |
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Post by LBOTG on Aug 6, 2019 21:06:54 GMT
I know I'm really late, but surprised no one has suggested getting off the H91 at Lampton Corner and taking the 111 to Heathrow Central from there. It's only a few minutes less than going to Hounslow West, but the 111 is pretty frequent too...
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Post by londonboy71 on Aug 7, 2019 8:02:17 GMT
Take 9 to Hammersmith from HSK, H91 to Hounslow West and 482 to Heathrow. The journey on H91 can actually be done in just under an hour but the one issue is the timing of 482 (and potentially H91). 111 instead of 482. 111 is high frequency route. |
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Post by londonboy71 on Aug 7, 2019 8:03:49 GMT
How about a 94 / 148 from Notting Hill Gate (reasonable approximation for High St Ken) to Shepherds Bush Green, then a 95 to Greenford Rd / Western Avenue then a 105? From High Street Ken the 49 runs direct to Shepherds Bush Station (for Shepherd's Bush Green). 607 Shepherd Bush to Southall 105 to Heathrow |
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Post by 10121ddo on Aug 11, 2019 14:22:28 GMT
From High Street Ken the 49 runs direct to Shepherds Bush Station (for Shepherd's Bush Green). 607 Shepherd Bush to Southall 105 to Heathrow Took me almost 30 mins to get from Southall to Ealing Broadway on a 607, about 12pm on a Saturday in May...... I wouldn’t put all my eggs in one basket with the 607 😂 |
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Post by rif153 on Aug 11, 2019 14:34:31 GMT
607 Shepherd Bush to Southall 105 to Heathrow Took me almost 30 mins to get from Southall to Ealing Broadway on a 607, about 12pm on a Saturday in May...... I wouldn’t put all my eggs in one basket with the 607 😂 Especially with the annoyingly poor frequency! |
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Post by rif153 on Aug 11, 2019 17:15:13 GMT
Late to the party I know but an idea just came to me.
Start at Notting Hill Gate, and get the 94 to Goldhawk Road. From there get the 237 to Hounslow. If you can time your connections right then you should be able to make a 423 at Hounslow but if you’ve just missed one then get the 81/222 to the North Perimeter - effectively the Heathrow area but using the 423 is optimal.
Could you start at Heathrow and go to zone one so your first tap would be on the 423 thus alleviating the issues posed by a long weight?
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