grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 just looking for some advice as to good areas around the m25 that has decent train links into london central. currently in reigate in surrey, but considering a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 opps, double post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 is it decent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 is it decent? Depends what you're looking for I guess. Years ago it was a dump - but now it's a really nice place. Decent shopping centre in the town (plus lots of other town centre shops), lots of bars / restaurants. Direct trains to London and Heathrow I think. I don't live there - but if I was moving (and assuming I didn't decide I wanted to live in the middle of nowhere, which I might) then I think it would be top of my list locally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 well technically the middle of no where isnt bad... so long as I can get to a train station and into london... looking for something more rural, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 well technically the middle of no where isnt bad... so long as I can get to a train station and into london... looking for something more rural, etc I think Ash (just the other side of Aldershot) has a direct line to London. And that is a bit rural I think. Not sure about Godalming. I think that might also have direct lines to London, it's pretty rural and only 15 minutes from Guildford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 will give them a look... also considering a bigger move, to the other side of london. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Personally I'm a big fan of the north / west Essex, having lived there all my life. The train link into London Liverpool Street is good (but expensive), and there are some lovely countryside or town locations all over the place. I live in Witham which has it's up and downsides, but it's 45 mins away from central London and there's some lovely countryside all around it. Bit of a commute, but it'll be cheaper living there than inside the M25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Outside the M25 you have winchester which is a nice city with lots of villages all around it. I'm guessing it depends on where in London you work that decides which direction away from the city you will live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 planning to go do contract work, Im SQL DBA, Mel is a IT business analyst, so I am expecting to moving around a bit... would rather live with an extra bit of travelling and have the money.... for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 All the better if you can work still whilst on the train but for everyone else its just wasted time. I commuted for over 12 years for over an hour each way. Its bloody hard work and can often feel like you've never actually had time to "be" at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Bordon is ok. No direct rail links to London yet but it's on it's way apparently. Bus and train gets you to London. Property is less expensive than surrounding areas (farnham, guildford, woking, hindhead, petersfield etc) but they are redeveloping the town centre... there isn't much of one now but they are putting in a big M&S and apparently bowling alley etc etc. Army will be gone by 2012 too. It's a good area to invest IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 I commuted for over 12 years for over an hour each way. Its bloody hard work and can often feel like you've never actually had time to "be" at home. While I used to like working in London, commuting really extends your day.... even if I'm on a short 8 hour shift I spend about 11 hours out of the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 I know the commute is pain, done it before... if not london, then where, for IT contracting work?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStormRising Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 St. Albans is a very nice town rural but only 15mins to Kings Cross however is rather expensive, was my home town for 18yrs Live in Dunstable now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I am in orpington/bromley kent.. just inside the m25.. plenty of green space fresh air etc.. london bridge about 13min away on fast the train, about 20 on a stopper.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I know of a lovly place to live, just 45 mins commute into London http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=107268 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 I've contracted for 5 years ish now and never gone into London. Basingstoke, Reading and Windlesham. Contractor buddies have roles in Guildford etc. I suppose it depends what you do and how much ££ you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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