On Mon, 05 Apr 2004 20:07:06 +0100, Stuart
wrote:



What about Wimbledon to Vauxhall (2/3 stops on South West Trains quite
frequent) then Victoria Line to Euston and then Northern Line, 1 stop to
Camden.
The Victoria Line is the quickest way across London.


.... and the Victoria-Northern is a simple cross-platform change at
Euston. Still I don't think that would be much quicker than changing
to the CX branch of the Northern line at Waterloo. In general
Waterloo is a pleasanter place to change from national rail to tube
than Vauxhall, and going home you'd have a better chance of a seat if
you start from Waterloo.

The other half can just stay on the train another stop and then walk
over Hungerford Bridge to Charing Cross (when it's raining, tube it 2
stops on the Bakerloo or Northern)

...or of course just walk walk across to Waterloo East and take a train
across Hungerford Bridge.

In terms of SW19, I wouldn't say there's anything to avoid but there's
a lot of it and it covers quite a variety of areas. If an estate
agent says 'SW19' and doesn't say 'Wimbledon', it's probably Colliers
Wood which is somewhat seedier than Wimbledon itself.

In general areas to the north of the main rail line (typically look
for 020 8946 or 8947 phone numbers) are rather more upmarket than
those to the south (typically these have 020 8540 or 8543 phone
numbers), with the most expensive areas in the immediate vicinity of
the common and Wimbledon High Street.

Turn left out of Wimbledon Park station, and you'll reach some fairly
posh residential areas very quickly, especially if you walk along
Arthur Road towards the village. Other areas around Wimbledon Park,
though pleasant, aren't as exclusive: nice enough, but don't pay
Wimbledon Village prices to rent or buy anywhere in that area

Martin