S2E1: What's The Quickest Way To Stratford? Calling All Stations vs Geoff Marshall 2

[@jlelliotton]

Best line: "Geoff does parkruns, I do parksits"

[@WMTrainspotting]

#GeoffWithAG

[@Vokabre]

Much relatable

[@jaysheabryan475]

Like him

[@Trockenshampooleopard]

Splendid editing, Andy! I love the color-coded transitions and the fast-paced cuts between the three of you!

[@althejazzman]

Agreed! It keeps it exciting and fast paced.

[@metropod]

I did a couple of these with some friends of mine WAY back went on the Subway here in NYC. First was the end result of an argument we had, fastest way to get between two stations. It was a cold, February evening. We were on basically an adventure around the area. We were pulling into Jamaica Station on the Long Island Rail Road, and our decided next destination was Avenue H on the Q train in Brooklyn. (for context, this was a trip to take pictures of things and Avenue H is the point where the line rises from an open cutting onto an embankment.) The disagreement was getting there. Some people wanted to just go down to the J train, ride that into Manhattan and transfer for the Q at Canal Street. I suggested taking the J to Broadway Junction station, going down to the C train, riding that a few stops to connect to the Franklin Avenue Shuttle and then get the Q without having to go to Manhattan. So we split into two teams. My side won handedly, because the other route crosses both of the two suspension bridges that carry subway tracks and the trains move really slow over those. We got so bored waiting we ended up having a small snowball fight. The second time was actually about a year later. A free for all Quickest route between Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue and Penn Station. I went Q train a couple stops to get the B train, straight that up to 34th street and ran like a maniac. Came middle of the pack IIRC.

[@sigmajsjs]

Do you think anyone would ever read all that...

[@zoyoko]

@@sigmajsjs i did

[@Conan500]

Welcome back Andy. Excellent video!

[@alishaker5121]

Who is here from the Geoff Marshall video

[@anteeklund4159]

I am

[@ReubenAshwell]

I am.

[@harleancarpenter8043]

Well, I watched Geoff first, but actually subscribe to both of them

[@caw25sha]

@@bf699 It's like watching Top Gear with four James Mays 😊 That's a good thing as he is the only one who isn't a $#&@.

[@gibbo9089]

Me too!

[@bradgraham9207]

13:07 "He's Welsh. He's probably lost" - not fair.

[@mellotron2000]

You see the online abuse us Celts have to endure...

[@MattL3457]

It’s a brilliantly light hearted joke 🤣🤣

[@milsteadonmovies]

What crazy person interchanges at Bank???

[@radagastwiz]

A lost Welshman, apparently.

[@pj99ful]

Better to take Victoria line to Oxford Circus and take Central line

[@AnmolSingh-fy6xl]

@@pj99ful Or the sub surface to Liverpool Street and change there

[@fadumoissa7036]

Goodness knows.

[@TheSpotify95]

It seemed like the busiest station that was full of people - no wonder why it was the slowest route!

[@gnomevoyeur]

Already watched Geoff's video and this is an excellent complement. Your's shows more technical knowledge. I've been catching most of Geoff and Vicki's videos but only a few of yours because ther are only so many hours in the day. I'm already subscribed because I know you are good but I'm adding the bell now.

[@thebigchip]

Great editing. New Sub. You seem a good set of friends. Never wanted Geoff to lose before but I felt you were playing by his rules.

[@TheNgandrew]

I am pleased you are making videos again. You make interesting and fun videos, you come across as a likeable bloke, and your friends seem likeable too. I look forward to your forthcoming videos.

[@RichardWells1]

Great fun - another one soon...?

[@TheSpotify95]

10:27 Forget the overground "scenic route", just use the recommended route - Southeastern (HS1).

[@davidallinson7810]

lovely vid,nice to see you back

[@TunnelEdje]

Good to see you're back.

[@goatgamer001]

So the best is Elizabeth line via farringdon?

[@CanuckJim]

This was the most action-packed film I've seen this week - and I saw Terminator: Dark Fate the other day!

[@florianb81]

Came through Geoffs Video here. Subscribed!

[@ghighlandchieftain4462]

Amazing video andy . Hope do more video on race

[@satosato271]

I love your videos that you recorded.

[@iansmithtravels]

Loved this side of the challenge too. Thanks Andy. 👍🏼

[@OltonHall]

All the running and huffing and puffing makes this a more exciting video to watch than Geoff's casual walk to the finish line video..

[@Septimus_ii]

Geoff stopped for sightseeing and was still there 4 minutes before the first tube route :D

[@johnmurray8428]

That was brilliant all four of you. Thank you from Canada.

[@jackscott2039]

Congrats on 10k subs

[@bobjerome5390]

yes some are very very slow (the over ground)

[@w00df0rd]

Great video Andy.

[@starseedtravel8902]

I can’t believe it’s been a year

[@harleancarpenter8043]

Loved it, both sides, or is that all 4 sides? Wish I was close enough, and not too disabled to do one of these

[@DavidShepheard]

Ohh. You mention disability and that makes me think that some...but not all of London's transport system has wheelchair access. On top of that, some of the lifts that provide wheelchair access are in slightly odd places...and some lifts are fairly slow. I'd *love* to see some wheelchair-bound transport fans race across London (and maybe some other places) on alternative step-free-only routes. (I think it would also be good to be able to see what routes are currently blocked for wheelchair users. Someone should make a London Connections map that has all the non-accessible stations grayed out.)

[@harleancarpenter8043]

@@DavidShepheard I'll let Geoff and Andy think on that one, as I'm actually only in London from 21st to 27th December (so really only 22/23 that would be practical for me to do anything) Well, guys...? Or alternately, Manchester, or Sheffield are better for me?

[@alexdev5809]

do st pancras to finsbury park

[@grahameida7163]

I would always come out the back exit of Stratford international and walk though Westfield and that is even faster I have found.

[@EthanAfro707]

David should have gone on the piccadilly line to holborn then i would have seen him on my central line train

[@jamesmcleod738]

Why not just do H&C Line to Mile End then Central from there? Seems quickest to me.

[@charlielockettfilms]

H&C to Liverpool St, Central to Stratford is the route I always take.

[@stephenforrester8459]

Another option you're on the Hammersmith & City Line you can also change at Whitechapel and take the Elizabeth Line to Stratford

[@melissataylor-ig3qk]

Can you do another transport race please?

[@robertperring4194]

Why not do this sort of race nationally. Maybe bring in the Marshall's Least Used Station stats. How long would it take to visit 10 or more of the least used Stations in UK and return to London? Sure you could improve on this, but it's a start.

[@sachef86]

Great idea-maybe a race around all TOCs in the UK?

[@peabody1976]

Andy: wears Overground moquette scarf also Andy: doesn't take the Overground route.

[@CallingAllStations]

It’s not quite the Overground moquette, it’s the old D78 pattern from the district line in the 80s. The Overground moquette does take its inspiration from it though!

[@ethanhaynes4564]

@@CallingAllStations in my life

[@omegashak7684]

I don't get it central lines fast

[@Feldiman2u]

Geoff could have used DLR from Stratford International to Stratford to save more time?

[@yng.ak23]

No, not worth waiting for a train. They aren't far apart either

[@philipfischer1612]

? what would win in a Jubilee/Thameslink race between West Hampstead to London Bridge stn ?

[@althejazzman]

Excellent editing!

[@jpvdw70]

I'm off to London after the weekend, what app is that you are using to get the directions?

[@CallingAllStations]

CityMapper

[@jpvdw70]

Andy Carter thanks. It happens to be installed for ages on my phone. Never actually used it 😇

[@hughgrectionstud]

Why didn't you take H&C to Mile End and cross platform to Central Line?

[@alangraham2611]

What's the red steam engine near the end of the video?

[@skyblazeeterno]

google is everyone's friend - found this in seconds - I cannot post a link but will copy paste text =============================== Robert is the 38 tonne saddle tank steam engine that sits outside Stratford station, however when he first arrived in Newham back in 1993, his original spot was next to the gas works in Beckton. His change of location in 1999 was due to ongoing vandalism. The red locomotive was actually built green by the Ironside Engine Company, Bristol in 1933 and was originally named Lamport number 3 due to being one of three engines that transported coal for Lamport Ironside Mines in Northamptonshire where he worked until the mines closed in 1969. After spending many years providing fun family trips on heritage railway lines, Lamport Number 3 then went on display at various locations including a number of museums. After receiving an image and name upgrade Robert can now enjoy his permanent home in Newham, to the delight of many young children who often associate him with Thomas, that other very famous tank engine.

[@johnstilljohn3181]

How about challenging the rails vs various hire cycles...?

[@Rohan-iq6zb]

With the Elizabeth Line now the fastest way not using Southeastern high speed is definitely Thameslink to Farringdon and then the Elizabeth Line.

[@Andrewjg_89]

Thought it was a Class 360 Desiro that usually goes to Clacton-on-Sea. But you boarded a refurbished Class 321 Renatus.

[@TheSpotify95]

Not any more, we've got the 360s at EMR doing London to Corby ;)

[@Andrewjg_89]

@@TheSpotify95 Yep

[@TheSpotify95]

2:32 Recommended Route: Southeastern (high speed 1) And guess what route was the winner...

[@eastpavilion-er6081]

Calling. All. Doughnuts. I saw this after I bought a bunch of doughnuts from sainsburys.

[@leslieedwards7669]

Thanks to Andy and team and Jeff tech just love all these are races that you guys do

[@drobviouslol]

Geoff*

[@bwaw1972]

So happy that you’re back with the second series. Really enjoyed the first episode.

[@RBenjo21]

Why did no one do Met -> Liverpool St, Cen -> Stratford? I think that’s quicker than NR from Liverpool Street.

[@skyeramouchexstandango6650]

Changing at Bank was David’s mistake.

[@GaryTurner-lx5mt]

4:44 map mistake

[@Alfie-cu4np]

Yes. You’re back for another race. This will be fun!

[@dgattenb]

why not the jubilee line?

[@norbitonflyer5625]

Because it doesn't go anywhere near Kings Cross?

[@greghilton7797]

"He's Welsh. He's probably lost." 😂

[@OwenR10]

Calling all Stations you could of done Northern line to London Bridge then get the Jubilee line from London Bridge to Stratford

[@yng.ak23]

Too slow.

[@ExtremeSpeedMewtwo]

Have you seen that route on a map? It's so long winded and takes ages compared to the routes shown on this video.

[@EveryYT_tuber]

Is it Stratford city station

[@gobears6487]

Andy I did soooooo LOL at 1:12 ! hee hee... Ceci

[@gobears6487]

p.s. I'm a Citymapper user too... it's good in NYC so far as well :-)

[@BsBsBock]

A Car and electric scooter too race could be interesting 😁

[@Savage_YU]

My cousin lives in stratford

[@timdaugherty5921]

so whats the fastest?

[@Pierre-de-Standing]

“The journey not the arrival matters.” T S Eliot ". I would have taken Vicky's route

[@ZLDSmogless]

I'd go h&c line to west ham and then jubilee line to Stratford

[@Psevdonim123]

@@ZLDSmogless or Mile End then Central

[@harrystrains3227]

I want to win. Absolutely brilliant to see you again Andy. Looking forward to the new videos coming this series. Have a good weekend.

[@justincerri8271]

90% of people who go to Stafford go to the Westfield Centre, so why muddy the waters by having to walk half a mile to the other train station just to make the race tighter. The Javelin is far far quicker. Not the poxy 4 mins you quoted. Re-do the race meeting in the lower food court. 10 mins v 30 mins then.

[@CallingAllStations]

Er.. where we met was right outside Westfield. 🤷‍♂️

[@justincerri8271]

@@CallingAllStations Er, he got outside westfield 10 mins before he conveniently walked to the area next to stratford tube, just to make it tighter, otherwise it would be a 15 minute victory.

[@ethanhaynes4564]

@@CallingAllStations hi

[@jxnny3915]

My way I will go on thames link change at London Bridge for Southern change clapham and change for overground all the way to Stratford

[@HarryJDReal]

"Has got a big bye Andy. "

[@jamessmith6402]

Great fun video thanks Andy 👍😁

[@SamSitar]

Andy ran like a locomotive.

[@DurhamGooner]

Terrifc video, superb editing.

[@DanLoudShirts]

Great video from the three of you. Not sure about that Geoff fella though. Nice transitions too. Looking forward to more videos!

[@davidcollins9512]

Quite agree DLS.. That Geoff guy seems to make a habit of popping up in other people's videos - especially Vicki's ones. I even saw him in one of Paul and Rebecca Whitewick's videos a couple of months ago. Someone should suggest he gets his own channel!

[@DavidShepheard]

@@davidcollins9512 #AllThePhotobombs

[@xctrainsleeds3141]

Standard commuting stress....Chill out chaps...this infections illness is spreading up north to leeds area.... look at ticket gates at 1630ish

[@Pangooooo]

So in my case is the fastest way to kings cross

[@Ironhide1125]

Wanna know the quickest way to Stratford? Simple. Just live there.

[@TheGloryHunter4467]

You can get the nothren to London Bridge then take the jubilee

[@inactive10000]

I wish I could do this and have other friends who could do this 🥺🥺🥺

[@SpeedBird6780]

Repeat if Crossrail opens.

[@srfurley]

A possible new option. At the momen Elizabeth Line would be a non-starter due the long walk at Liverpool Street, but when through running starts St. Pancras to Farringdon by Thameslink and then Elizabeth Line to Stratford might be a possible route and unlike HS1 it serves the main station, not International.

[@samulihirsi]

that was good

[@davidfalconer8913]

AHA ! ... the slowest way to Stratford was to take the Anglia service ( Basingstoke to Norwich , OMG ! ), Crosslink , in 2002 .. ( the next stop is Gospel Oak , change here for the BARKING line ) .... DAVE™🛑

[@flamegaming1846]

Line of the year:Did you think he gone by Cardiff?--Geoff Marshall

[@CurvedGD]

Flame Gaming well, it does have a platform 0

[@flamegaming1846]

Curvedrhyme5660 you’re not wrong

[@CurvedGD]

I know, right.

[@johanwagenaar9967]

Idea for a new exciting video: who is faster: Double Decker Anton by bus or you by underground. Take the most impossible route for the underground through London from one "village" to the other!

[@transportandtheatrekid2298]

Another way is to get a H&C down to West Ham and jubilee line or DLR to Stratford

[@JamaicaBall123]

For David changing at Bank destroyed his chanced of winning

[@cubingsmall-201]

David could have gone on the DLR train to get there faster because there is less stops.

[@lewisrussell1611]

I want to win

[@reubenmckay]

The lovely girl in your team looks like an anime character

[@Frederick-765]

From Geoff!!!

[@Sim0nTrains]

It was a nice entertaining race.... one day Andy you will beat Geoff, but it was a very good race and video from both channels.

[@Tube-Shots]

Another awesome video with Geoff Marshall

[@AxmPlays]

For me the quickest is a 238 because i live less than 10 mins away from stratford

[@ltv_2005]

We all know it's HS1 that is quicker

[@norbitonflyer5625]

Not if you have to wait twenty minutes

[@TheSpotify95]

2:32 Recommended Route: southeastern (high speed 1)

[@SimplyMariam534]

Guys you should take me on the train

[@ts051076]

Geoff nailing it again

[@London_Buses]

Noice video, & hope you win next time lol

[@skyblazeeterno]

any other David and Victoria fans here?

[@harryelliott4310]

Trains Station 🚉

[@01burnii]

From the meeting point of course, Vicky should probably have crossed the road and gone in the lift/stairs by the German Gymnasium, and David should have crossed the road and gone from the stairs/lift opposite where you met as they both walk one way and double back under the road. However Geoff would have been quicker going up the outside and in the door by the HiSpeed, so would still have won.

[@marksmith334]

Lord, the lady has lovely eyes

[@SDCentralTSV]

I love how Geoff was talking to whom I suspect was a fan of his channel until Andy came! It's a shame she didn't turn up in his video.

[@kamstra25]

I am

[@rafatheraft]

:) :) :)