The network showed tricks on how to get from London to Gatwick and Heathrow cheaper

By Tychyna TetianaJul 14, 2023 18:23 PMNews
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The network showed tricks on how to get from London to Gatwick and Heathrow cheaper
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London-based tiktokker Vaguelymundane has revealed how you can save money while traveling around the country. According to his scheme, the fare cost 21 pounds less.

It is noted that a Gatwick Express ticket is more expensive than a regular commuter train that stops at the airport, but there is another trick that can be used to further reduce the cost. A transportation life hack will help with this, writes mylondon.

The blogger said that a Gatwick Express train ticket can set you back a whopping £21.80 when paid for via Oyster (it's £19.40 if you buy a paper train ticket).

He also recommends trying another way to save money - taking the train to Gatwick using the southbound trains from London Victoria.

It is emphasized that the trip takes about four minutes longer than the Gatwick Express, but is also much cheaper. During rush hours, a ticket will cost you £17.50 if you use Oyster, and only £9.50 during off-peak hours.

You can also try the services of Southern. Its trains stop at Kings Cross St Pancreas, Blackfriars, Farringdon and London Bridge stations. It is much more convenient for residents of North and South-East London.

Most interestingly, he reveals an Oyster card hack he calls the "East Croydon Switch" that wipes out several pounds on travel.

If you jump off the train at East Croydon, tap the turnstile and then tap again and board the next train. What you lose will be returned in money over time. He assures that the trip will be £5.50 cheaper.

During peak hours, you will pay £12.50, and at off-peak times, only £7.50. However, this adds about 10-15 minutes to your journey, but it can cover an ice-cold pint at the airport pub before you board your plane.

How to save money on travel to Heathrow Airport

If you're traveling on the Piccadilly line to Heathrow Airport, if you press on and get off at Hatton Cross, your journey costs nothing for the last leg to Heathrow.

With this trick, you can use any trains between the airport and Hatton Cross for free.

According to the ticker, the passenger pays for the meto rather than a more expensive ticket directly to Heathrow, which goes through an airport-owned tunnel, for which he charges a premium to train operators.

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