What's the quickest way to get to Imperial?

Hey...
I got a STEM Lecture which is going to be held at Imperial College London on the 29th of October.
I was thinking that the 366 bus towards Barking station is best as I need the district in order to get to Ealing Broadway. It will take 1hr and 13 minutes.
Good or not?
There is also the option to take the car, as it will take 44 minutes WITHOUT TRAFFIC...
But my family doesn't know about my confirmation place at this STEM Lecture!
I really need to attend this event for my research, it's a computing conference which involves cognitive research (neuroscience), too.
I'm 14 by the way, I'm going alone.
Shall I cancel or not?

Reply 1

Chlorophile

Original post by inachigeek21

Hey...

I got a STEM Lecture which is going to be held at Imperial College London on the 29th of October.
I was thinking that the 366 bus towards Barking station is best as I need the district in order to get to Ealing Broadway. It will take 1hr and 13 minutes.
Good or not?
There is also the option to take the car, as it will take 44 minutes WITHOUT TRAFFIC...
But my family doesn't know about my confirmation place at this STEM Lecture!
I really need to attend this event for my research, it's a computing conference which involves cognitive research (neuroscience), too.
I'm 14 by the way, I'm going alone.
Shall I cancel or not?

Where are you travelling from? The tube's probably the best way to get there, assuming you live near a tube station. I wouldn't recommend driving there, there's not really anywhere to park.

Imperial College London

London

Reply 2

inachigeek21

Original post by Chlorophile

Where are you travelling from? The tube's probably the best way to get there, assuming you live near a tube station. I wouldn't recommend driving there, there's not really anywhere to park.

So, I'm travelling from Ilford which is situated in East London.
Barking station isn't far, about 15 - 25 minutes away.
Best way?

Reply 3

Chlorophile

Original post by inachigeek21

So, I'm travelling from Ilford which is situated in East London.
Barking station isn't far, about 15 - 25 minutes away.
Best way?

If Barking is your nearest station, your best bet is probably going on the district line to South Kensington. It will take a while so you'll need to decide if it's worth it or not.

Another route suggested by TFL route planner which is shorter but involves more interchanges is District/H&C line to Mile End, then Central to Holborn, then Picadilly towards South Kensington.

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Reply 4

inachigeek21

Original post by Chlorophile

Ah, okay. Thank you.
I do not mind the first route to South Kensington on the district line by Barking station. 45 minutes is satisfactory, I'm planning to leave very early anyway.
However, Ilford station is also near.
What about Ilford?
Oh, and..
would you go to this lecture if your family does not know but you desperately need it?

Reply 5

Chlorophile

Original post by inachigeek21

Ilford isn't on the tube map?

Can't you tell your family about it?

Reply 6

inachigeek21

Original post by Chlorophile

Ilford isn't on the tube map?

Can't you tell your family about it?

Ah, Barking it is then.
Nope, family will forbid me.
What is the route to come back from Imperial?
If you don't mind me asking.

Reply 7

Chlorophile

Original post by inachigeek21

Ah, Barking it is then.
Nope, family will forbid me.
What is the route to come back from Imperial?
If you don't mind me asking.

You'd come back the same way? And are you sure it's the best idea of doing this if your family doesn't know? You're only 14, you really shouldn't be going to the other side of London without your parents' permission...

Reply 8

inachigeek21

Original post by Chlorophile

Ah...
If you had this opportunity, would you go?
I feel like I need to cancel.

Reply 9

Chlorophile

Original post by inachigeek21

Ah...
If you had this opportunity, would you go?
I feel like I need to cancel.

Well if there was a lecture I really want to go to, obviously I'd want to go, but only if my parents had given me permission.

Reply 10

RVNmax

Original post by inachigeek21

Just to check, you meant towards Ealing Broadway rather than to, right?

Maybe a family member could attend the lecture with you? Okay actually, I've just realised that they'll be at work, which is when you're planning on sneaking out.
Anyway, the talk finishes in school hours, so they may not be as unwilling as you think to attend a place which if anything is going to be the next stage of education all while living at home.
Taking a chance at a possible reason they'll forbid you:
If you think they will forbid you because it'll get you closer to a non-medical/engineering discipline, then you could just phrase it explain to them it'll help you know more about the relevant out of - medical (through neuroscience bit) or Engineering(being a STEM talk), plus science in general (being a STEM talk), computing playing a big part in both the fields (obviously as that is what the talk is about) and furthermore, one of the highest rated unis in the country all while not being too far from home. :smile: