A303 nowadays

[Varche]

On Thursday our six week plus visit to the UK will be ending.

Will be travelling from Montacute , Somerset to Eurotunnel Folkestone.

What is the A303 like nowadays during the day? I cannot really see any other practical alternative to A303, M3, M25.

[Kevin Wood]

It should be bearable off-peak. Whilst it's busy, it's now almost 100% dual carriageway. The section past Stonehenge is still single and does get congested, but provided you're not trying to negotiate it on a Friday or Sunday evening it's probably still the best bet.

[Varche]

Thanks. Going on Thursday to avoid half term rush

[Doctor Gollum]

A303, M3, A272, A259 if you want a slightly more scenic route

Almost a straight line too...

[Doctor Gollum]

A303, M3, A272, A283, A27, A259 if you want a slightly more scenic route

Almost a straight line too...

Actually scratch that... Your route saves two hours and 30 miles, both of which are a surprise 

[aaronjb]

A303, M3, A272, A283, A27, A259 if you want a slightly more scenic route

Almost a straight line too...

Actually scratch that... Your route saves two hours and 30 miles, both of which are a surprise 

Cabbies.. always taking you the long way 'round 

[Doctor Gollum]

That sort of journey would be priced on the shortest route, regardless of actual route taken, whether it be a customer or driver choice

[aaronjb]

That sort of journey would be priced on the shortest route, regardless of actual route taken, whether it be a customer or driver choice

Look, don't go letting facts and logic get in the way of a good joke 

[Doctor Gollum]

That sort of journey would be priced on the shortest route, regardless of actual route taken, whether it be a customer or driver choice

Look, don't go letting facts and logic get in the way of a good joke 

Actually, it isn't a journey that many would take on... Being south of the river... 

[Bigron]

That sort of journey would be priced on the shortest route, regardless of actual route taken, whether it be a customer or driver choice

Look, don't go letting facts and logic get in the way of a good joke 

Actually, it isn't a journey that many would take on... Being south of the river... 


Passport and visa requirements notwithstanding.....

Ron.

[Kevin Wood]

A303, M3, A272, A283, A27, A259 if you want a slightly more scenic route

Almost a straight line too...

Actually scratch that... Your route saves two hours and 30 miles, both of which are a surprise 

It goes almost past my front door, too, in which case I'll WFH, put the kettle on and cost even more time.

[Doctor Gollum]

A303, M3, A272, A283, A27, A259 if you want a slightly more scenic route

Almost a straight line too...

Actually scratch that... Your route saves two hours and 30 miles, both of which are a surprise 

It goes almost past my front door, too, in which case I'll WFH, put the kettle on and cost even more time.

What day was the shuttle booked for? 

[Nick W]

On Thursday our six week plus visit to the UK will be ending.

Will be travelling from Montacute , Somerset to Eurotunnel Folkestone.

What is the A303 like nowadays during the day? I cannot really see any other practical alternative to A303, M3, M25.

There isn't. The short section past Stonehenge is the worst bit, but trying to avoid it is worse.


As for doing the rest of it cross-country, it's like driving through London rather than going around the M25: utter insanity

[Sir Tigger KC]

A few months ago I was on the A303 Londonwards and google maps started squawking at me to turn off onto the A36 for Salisbury and from there diverted me through the Wiltshire lanes around a big jam at Stonehenge. 

Saved me 40 minutes of sat in traffic.     Apparently.....     

[Bigron]

However, if everyone else also had Google maps.....

Ron.