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Author Topic: Journey planner - 20 MINUTES to walk from waterloo east to waterloo?  (Read 2983 times)
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« on: February 21, 2011, 11:58:44 »

I think not! lol
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 15:13:11 »

What time of day?  If I remember right, arriving at Waterloo (East) on platforms A through D between 4:30 and 6 p.m. used to be a battle against a tide of outgoing commuters.   Are you suggesting that 20 minutes is too short, or too long?  Wink
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2011, 23:14:14 »

I agree with Graham's comments from when I used to do the same thing.. It really does depend on how busy it is... I guess they have to quote the worst case scenario or people would complain?  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2011, 23:24:46 »

ok, point taken - was trying to get from charing cross to hampton wick at 1300 today - it was allowing 20 mins

I checked TFL (Transport for London) and it allowed 7

Took me abut 4

Just thought it seemed a VERY long time
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