Train travel and such

[Littlesue]

Drive.

Catch a flight.

Walk.

Crawl.

Walk backwards.

Do anything but get the trains in this country.

Even worse in the 60's/70's, well that's what I try and tell myself

 

[arch stanton]

Best bet is have a look on Thetrainline.com or plain old Google route planner with public transport
Can be done in about 4 hours depending on which terminal and luck with connections etc. but more likely to take you 5-6 hours.
Heathrow to central London you have the tube (45mins and horrible), Heathrow Express but that goes to Paddington so need to change to the tube for Euston, or the new Elizebeth Line which is probably the easiest and nicest.
You need to get to Euston for the Lime Street train, but Kings Cross St Pancras to Euston is only a 5 min walk if it’s easier to get there.
Etiquette wise, whatever you do, DO NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT OR ATTEMPT SMALL TALK WITH ANY OTHER TRAVELLERS! You will get the wrong idea about brits if you do, as that sort of behaviour is frowned upon and met with contempt.
Keep to the right on the escalators or you will be barged into and snarled at by very important people with very important places to be.
Do not stand directly in front of the tube doors if people are primed to get off as they will barge past and attempt to trample you underfoot.
Once you are on a Liverpool bound train that is all out the window and feel free to engage with anyone you care to.
Ps - have you looked at flights from LHR to John Lennon or Manchester?

ha ha, spoken like a true southerner. I make a point of being northern and speaking to people, some are great, many shap their pants lol

 

[Buckers]

Try to drink Ten cans of Stella on the train. Standard operating procedure.

 

[Kurt.]

Even worse in the 60's/70's, well that's what I try and tell myself

There’s great comfort to be found talking to oneself

 

[Kurt.]

Just get on the train, tell them you’re American and wave your gun around a bit… you’re guaranteed a seat and a peaceful journey

 

[Paris]

For such a long train journey you’d want to travel first class and if you’re with another person it’s worth getting the ’2 Together’ rail card.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Prepare for delays, cancellations, exorbitant priced tickets, and standing.

And a screaming baby in the quiet carriage.

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Any help understanding trains, train schedules, train etiquette, etc, etc, especially for Yanks?

Specifically Heathrow to Lime Street, but any general advice is appreciated.

Cheaper by taxi mate

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

Unbelievable

 

[Alanbileysfeathercut]

If you can book well ahead it helps...sometimes.

 

[coollino]

Trying to explain UK trains to someone who lives outside of the UK is mind blowing

When I worked in London, the amount of tourists who completely innocently got the 'wrong' ticket, but still paid 100 for the wrong ticket was mad. Felt so sorry for them

 

[LEONARD]

No problems here, full steam ahead on Soda.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Bus Heathrow - Liverpool | Find the Cheapest Tickets on Busbud

www.busbud.com

Buses are another option. The tube to central London is going to be ~1 hour and then another 3 or so on the train to Liverpool so not a huge difference in time but much cheaper.

 

[degsy]

Prepare for delays, cancellations, exorbitant priced tickets, and standing.

This

 

[SerenityNigh]

Don't know how the price of the train ticket compares to the price of a flight from Heathrow to Manchester. Might be worth checking?

it's difficult with the type of ticket I'm using on American, the issue isn't cost as much as time because of the limited options, but worth checking other carriers for a leg from LHR to LPL