I've never used one of these and filed the idea under my brain along with steam trains and porters who bring your luggage onto the train for you. But it seems this is still a modern and relatively inexpensive option... is it as smooth and simple as it sounds or do you need to set aside an hour to queue? If you want to pop out to a nice restaurant in between train/flight connections, is it worth it?
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Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
I am not sure all of the railway stations have them.
There is one at Victoria COACH station. It costs around £8 to use (minimum) and they scan your bags for the presence of bombs (remember to bring one )
No more than 5 minutes queue.
If your bags are not too large, an alternative is to use the lockers at the British Library on Euston Road, which cost £1. But you need to be a member. -
Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostI am not sure all of the railway stations have them.
There is one at Victoria COACH station. It costs around £8 to use (minimum) and they scan your bags for the presence of bombs (remember to bring one )
No more than 5 minutes queue.
If your bags are not too large, an alternative is to use the lockers at the British Library on Euston Road, which cost £1. But you need to be a member.
it used to be the case that it was quicker to walk to St Pancras and leave it there rather than Kings Cross but I'm not sure whether that's still the case since Kings Cross was refurbished.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHave you heard of google. 5 seconds brings up Locations - Airports & Train Stations in The UK - Excess Baggage Offices which I have used in the past.
it used to be the case that it was quicker to walk to St Pancras and leave it there rather than Kings Cross but I'm not sure whether that's still the case since Kings Cross was refurbished.Comment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHave you heard of google. 5 seconds brings up Locations - Airports & Train Stations in The UK - Excess Baggage Offices which I have used in the past.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Originally posted by eek View PostHave you heard of google.
But you misunderstand my motivation in answering OP's question. Which was just to boast about the fact that I have British Library membershipComment
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Originally posted by KentPhilip View PostYes I have.
But you misunderstand my motivation in answering OP's question. Which was just to boast about the fact that I have British Library membership I'm amerely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Have used it at Euston several times.
£9 a time, no queuing all very quick and easy.I'm sorry, but I'll make no apologies for this
Pogle is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.
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Depends on the time of day and whether you get stuck behind a tourist party or not. Can be 10 minutes can be an hour."Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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