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Hi there,

Having completed the Tube Challenge on a number of occasions now, I am going to try and tackle the London Overground Challenge. Slightly easier I think, and less time consuming.

Just wondering, does anyone have any tips and advice on the best places to start and finish, and any other tips for interchanges? As before, I am not going for record time, just to get my name on the board as it were!

Nick

Definitely start or finish at Watford Junction, and the Hackney Central/Downs connection often helps. Also, start/finish on Rominster branch. This is about the only challenge I don't have a full route for!

Don't forget Battersea Park only two trains a day

Thanks for the tips guys! How long do you imagine it will take? I was thinking around 14-15 hours for a novice.

- Nick

For a novice, probably not loads less than a FNC, as the Lea Valley Lines take a while

What times are the Overground trains from Battersea Park? Anyone know?
- Nick

I know the early morning departure is 0619, and the late ones are gone 11pm, but not sure of exact timings

Oh, 06:18 to Highbury & Islington and 22:17 from Highbury & Islington.

Sarcasm is lost on kids, I've concluded.

Thanks guys...

I presume the best Travelcard to buy will be the Zones 1-9 + Watford Junction?

Am thinking of starting the challenge at Battersea Park on the 06.18 to get it out of the way early on.

- Nick

tubeguru wrote:Sarcasm is lost on kids, I've concluded.

Ummmm... Yes, I think you're conclusion is right.

Tube Geek wrote:

tubeguru wrote:Sarcasm is lost on kids, I've concluded.

Ummmm... Yes, I think you're conclusion is right.

Actually, no! You were telling me to just Google it. See, ot can work!

tubeguru wrote:http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Overground+trains+ ... ersea+Park

Why have I never heard of lmgtfy.com before? Good work, tubeguru.

Bear in mind you won't be able to do this for a while, as the GOBLIN is closed for 8 months, so (unless you used the bus service) you can't do it.