UBS Liverpool Street

[NotAllThere]

I used to live in Brentwood and commute into London. The train from Shenfield to Liverpool Street was 22 minutes. You might find a hotel/b&b on the commute line that, with the train ticket, still works out cheaper than staying really locally.

[JamJam]

Hi all-
bang opposite Kings Cross there's loads of dodgy looking places but which actually turn out to be quiet, clean, warm.
Have stumbled into several after missing the last train...usually get £45 a night incl breakfast, ensuite (you defo want ensuite).
Some have biro writing on the walls which makes for a nice read.
They usually let you see the room before paying if you want.

A few stops on the tube to liverpool street.
JJ

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

Hi all-
bang opposite Kings Cross there's loads of dodgy looking places but which actually turn out to be quiet, clean, warm.
Have stumbled into several after missing the last train...usually get £45 a night incl breakfast, ensuite (you defo want ensuite).
Some have biro writing on the walls which makes for a nice read.
They usually let you see the room before paying if you want.

A few stops on the tube to liverpool street.
JJ

no thanks - i'd rather cough up the £1500/month in studio flat rent.

[yasockie]

no thanks - I'd rather cough up the £1500/month in studio flat rent.

You can get a place for much less than that, the obvious downside is it's usually for 12 moths at least. If you factor how much cheaper that is it still might be cheaper to get a studio for a year than a hotel for 6 months.
Finally you won't have have to carry your toothbrush up north every weekend
In general Liverpool Street is connected very well, so if you really want the gig, just commute every morning and evening like millions of Londoners do until you start hating it and realise that money isn't everything.
In the meantime you can play with the iPad while commuting.