London’s Secret Underground Line Is Coming Together
yesterday, I went to the Tate Modern.
It is one of those awkward journeys from here in Dalston, especially, as when I got out the 21 and 141 buses going to London Bridge station, seemed to be conspicuous by their absence.
So I decided to take a 38 to the Angel for a Northern line train to London Bridge, but when I got there, I just missed the southbound train.
In the end, as a northbound one arrived, I hopped to Kings Cross to get a Thameslink train to Blackfriars station, the new southern entrance of which is close by the Tate Modern.
Thameslink is gradually turning from a once every ten minutes or so railway, into a line with an Underground-like frequency of twenty-four trains an hour. Although, that frequency won’t be achieved until 2018 at the earliest.
But even so, the line is a good short cut across the centre of London. For example, in one of my trips, where I was searching for the Dudding Hill line, I ended up at Cricklewood, so to come home, I took a Thameslink train to London Bridge for a 141 bus home.
It might seem a roundabout route, but it minimised the walking. Especially, as the 141 bus stop is the closest to my house.
The Anonymous Widower 
Whenever I go to Tate Modern from Dalston I just get a 76, get off at St Paul’s and walk across the Millennium Bridge. Have you tried that route?
Comment by R | May 17, 2014 |
I often get a 56 and then walk through St. Paul’s Churchyard, but I was wanting to get to Blackfriars, as I was meeting a friend, who was coming up from Epson way to that station.
It’s funny but
I rarely use a 76 unless I’m up in Stoke Newington, as the 21 and 141 virtually stop by my house.
Comment by AnonW | May 17, 2014 |
The 21 and 141 are quite literally on my doorstep, but the 76 is handy for Tate Modern and the South Bank. And for the single occasion I’ve ventured to County Hall!
Comment by R | May 17, 2014 |
On the other hand, if I get the chance, I’d prefer to travel First Class on a 38.
Incidentally, for me, TfL’s Journey Planner recommends a 56 from the Balls Pond Road to St. Paul’s for me, which is my normal route.
Comment by AnonW | May 17, 2014 |
I suppose it depends on which side of St Paul’s you want to reach! I use Citymapper these days rather than TFL and it offers up both routes as options.
Comment by R | May 17, 2014 |