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Hello! I'm traveling back to London next month, and while I've been there before and enjoyed it thoroughly, this time I'm taking family, which complicates things a bit.

I usually just ride the Piccadilly line out of Heathrow as far as I can, and then transfer to other lines as needed. Repeat in reverse on the way home, dragging my carry-on suitcase with me.

This year, however, there will be four of us, with more luggage (because it's cold over there), heading back to Heathrow on a Monday morning at 9 o'clock. Our nearest Tube station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

Which is the best way to go back to the airport? So far, my options appear to be:

- District line to Piccadilly line, change at Hammersmith to use the lift. Probably overcrowded and hard to board with luggage, since it is rush hour.

- Hammersmith & City to Paddington, then Heathrow Express/Heathrow Connect. Again, I'm worried about fitting onto the H&C train with luggage, not to mention the stairs up and down to the platforms.

- Hire a car service. With four people and 4+ suitcases, this probably means two cars.

Any suggestions or advice? I can't change my flight, because there is only one available every day from London to my home airport of Phoenix. Thanks very much in advance.

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