On Jun 10, 1:16*pm, TimB wrote:
On Jun 10, 10:09 am, David F wrote:





Hi folks,

I have a flight at Gatwick at midday tomorrow, which I am planning to
drive to from Islington, N1. My worry is that the tube strike will
make the roads hell. I think I've got 3 options - drive through the
middle of town, which is the most direct route. Or, go out the A13
then around the M25 ... or, finally, go out on the M4 and around the
M25 the other way.

Given I want to get to the airport for 10am, what time do you think
would be a sensible time to leave at given the anticipated higher than
normal levels of traffic? Which route would you take?

If I miss this flight (as I am prone to do!) the Missus will not be
happy!

Cheers,
D

Are you mad? Take the Thameslink.

No, not mad - just very heavy, awkward bags full of scuba diving
gear :-(

Also, the return leg gets in to Gatwick at 1.30am, so the car will
definitely be handy at that time of the morning.

Thanks for all the advice. I think setting off at 7am, or slightly
before, and go by the A12, M11, M25. It does over double the distance
(start N1 3DS), but it ought to be more dependable.

Thanks chaps - if it were just me going, I'd be on the train with hand
luggage... damn the wife!