Travel options from UK
From SHA2017 Wiki
As I was working out the best method to get to SHA from the UK I thought I might as well document it on the Wiki...
Assumptions
- Travel in time to arrive at some point 3 August 2017, but some tickets aren't available for that date yet so prices are guessed based on earlier dates.
- One is considering sensible options. While you could come by boat or hovercraft that's a bit of a stupid idea to cross the channel and you'll probably die.
- Coming by light aircraft is perfectly sensible and sane, you probably won't die, but is a bit silly. Nearest airfields are:
- I'm coming from Northampton, but will probably make this kinda London-centric as that's the way the UK works.
- Assuming travelling alone, hackers travelling in groups will be cheaper.
Drive
Google Maps suggests via the E40.
| Detail | Journey time | Mileage | Round trip cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | £130 according to AA mileage planner | ||
| Ferry Dover-Calais | £114 (DFDS) | ||
| Total | 7:00 | 400 miles | £244 |
Fly
Train - Eurostar
| Depart | Time | Time | Arrive | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | 09:05 | 10:18 | 1:13 | London Euston | Crabby British train |
| London St. Pancras International | 10:58 | 14:05 | 3:07 | Bruxelles-Midi | Eurostar |
| Bruxelles Midi | 14:52 | 16:02 | Rotterdam Centraal | 1:10 | Thalys |
| Rotterdam Centraal | 16:35 | 17:32 | Amersfoort | 0:57 | Intercity |
| Amersfoort | 17:41 | 17:53 | Nijkerk | 0:12 | RegionalExpress |
| Journey time | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5:55 | €94.60 |
Train - Rail & Sail (overnight)
Routing
- Northampton
- London Euston
- London Liverpool Street
- Harwich
- Hook van Holland (overnight leg)
- Rotterdam
- Amersfoort
- Nijkerk
| Journey time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Overnight | £222 + UK train to London |
