Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?

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  1. e-lover's Avatar
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    Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    Hey folks,


    I'm driving from Birmingham to London for the first time. A little nervous of the drive. Any errr .. tips?
  2. Left Hand Drive's Avatar
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    I drove from Ayrshire to Blackpool and Ayrshire to Leeds. Its easy driving anywhere IMO.
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    (Original post by e-lover)
    Hey folks,


    I'm driving from Birmingham to London for the first time. A little nervous of the drive. Any errr .. tips?
    M6 to M1 is the quickest way for you. But near the Luton junctions, there are road works with speed limit set at 50mph which roughly goes on for 15 miles I think. It will take you roughly 1 hour 30 mins. Alternative route is M42, then M40 but it depends on what area of London your traveling to.

    On a side note: Motorway Driving is so ****ing boring when your parents are in the car with you.
    Last edited by Nizzay!; 27-10-2010 at 16:34.
  4. TheSadReaper's Avatar
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    don't fall asleep.
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    (Original post by e-lover)
    Hey folks,


    I'm driving from Birmingham to London for the first time. A little nervous of the drive. Any errr .. tips?
    just avoid the M1 and M6

    catch the train instead since its easier to get to london without having for find a damned parking space
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    Avoid driving between 8-10am and 5-7pm like the plague
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    Re: Driving from Birmingham to London - Tips?
    Keep left unless overtaking.
    Only a fool ignores the 2 second rule.
    Check your blindspot(s) when changing lanes.
    Observe further ahead than the car in front.
    Last edited by HumorousGent.; 28-10-2010 at 01:01.
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