Central London for lunch...

mr_maniac

Evening everyone! Thanks for your replies

I've done, as I said last night, the change between Waterloo and Kings Cross before - my record was just under 15 minutes I think (!), with the change literally being just stepping off the first Underground train (I think it might have been at Oxford Circus, not quite sure!) and across the platform to the next one within about 10 seconds! Just a fluke, probably! The last time I was there, I decided to go for a bit of a walk (I had a similar time limit of 60-90 minutes to make the journey to Kings Cross), and walked over Hungerford Bridge, past Charing Cross and the Arches shopping area, and then down to 'ground level' where there were a number of very pricey looking cafes and sandwich bar-type places, including Pret a Manger, but I was looking for something a bit cheaper so I attempted Subway for the first time in my life! The baguette was delicious but not as cheap as I was hoping for, which is why I was seeking alternatives within the same sort of vicinity! I made my trip to Kings Cross with time to spare, though

BRichyrich - thank you! That's great - have you done that interchange before then? I shall have a look online and check out the selection of places at Goodge Street, although that Mexican place sounds tempting, I love Mexican food

Fitorbust - bit of a wine fan, are you? Sounds great though, and if it's at Waterloo I'll definitely check it out - I wonder if their wine is better value/better tasting than the stuff you can get via the at-seat trolley service on some trains? It wouldn't be too hard!

Thanks as well Bendix - looks like I'll have plenty of choice! Anyone got a place doing a particularly good deal at the moment in that sort of area?

Cheers again everyone, much appreciated and obliged!

mr_m

RichyRich

Last time I did KX to Waterloo I had aaaaaages to spare so just got a bus. Goodge Street is full of lovely places to eat but I have just looked on a map and I'm afraid I have misdirected you somewhat.

Waterloo and Goodge Street are both on the Charing Cross branch of the Northern Line. I thought KX was the same (or at least on the common part before it splits at Camden Town) but it transpires it is actually on the Bank branch. It is therefore impossible to get a Northern Line train from Waterloo or Goodge Street to KX.

All is not lost, however. You can still do the same journey but hop off at Euston. Then from Euston you can either get a Victoria Line or Northern Line (Bank Br) train to Kings Cross or, for the sake of messing about with trains, leave Euston station and walk the 400 yards to Kings X.

Officer_Dibble

If you like Indian food, Drummond Street's not too far from Kings X - get off a stop early at Euston and it's just to the west. Chutney's do a fabulous lunchtime buffet for £6.95 - you won't need to eat again all day, and of course it's as quick as you can manage to eat. It's vegetarian, but most carnivores should be pretty impressed...