trains

[Jeff]

Was on that line last week.

Suicide attempt?

 

[OldGit]

No, looking for my keys

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

when Midland mainline changes to stagecoach this is the new uniform

 

[Steven]

when Midland mainline changes to stagecoach this is the new uniform

Which one are you?

 

[stevewalshwasgod]

Which one are you?

:icon_lol:I am going to post a pic on here when I get it so you can take the piss out of me!

 

[Macky]

when Midland mainline changes to stagecoach this is the new uniform

Oh dear, I wouldn't wear that for a bet. :icon_conf

 

[fcukcov]

when Midland mainline changes to stagecoach this is the new uniform

Is this racial equality?

 

[Siouxsie]

When people ask on here about train tickets and get told that a combination of singles are cheaper than the usual returns etc, is that worked out merely by trying different options or is there a web site to use?
I know I'm going to have to change either in Leicester or Derby.

(I'm going to Hillsborough this Saturday, with friends some of whom support Shef Wed and some from Bristol so I've no idea which end I'll be sitting in as so far neither lot will give way :icon_roll )

 

[Macky]

When people ask on here about train tickets and get told that a combination of singles are cheaper than the usual returns etc, is that worked out merely by trying different options or is there a web site to use?
I know I'm going to have to change either in Leicester or Derby.

(I'm going to Hillsborough this Saturday, with friends some of whom support Shef Wed and some from Bristol so I've no idea which end I'll be sitting in as so far neither lot will give way :icon_roll )

Nope.
They have an almost autistic talent to provide ticket prices from memory.
No, really they do, honestly, can't you tell?

 

[Siouxsie]

:icon_redf

actually I'd believe that about some of the peope on here. But you know what I meant.

 

[Hazzman]

17th November

I am considering a bit of ground hopping Leyton Orient at 12.30pm and then Dagenham/Brentford/ at 3pm.

Any prices/suggestions on a train ticket to London?

 

[Jeff]

17th November

I am considering a bit of ground hopping Leyton Orient at 12.30pm and then Dagenham/Brentford/ at 3pm.

Any prices/suggestions on a train ticket to London?

Hve you tried looking it up on the National Rail site?

 

[Hazzman]

Hve you tried looking it up on the National Rail site?

Not as yet but sometimes people with a bit knowledge might suggest something a bit different.

 

[Jeff]

Not as yet but sometimes people with a bit knowledge might suggest something a bit different.

The cheapest Leicester to London fares are the advance purchase ones that can be as cheap as £7 each way. Only if there are no cheap fares available is it worth looking at things like splitting the journey into two or more tickets.

 

[bocadillo]

17th November

I am considering a bit of ground hopping Leyton Orient at 12.30pm and then Dagenham/Brentford/ at 3pm.

Any prices/suggestions on a train ticket to London?

It's not yet possible to tell with any certainty what the fare levels will be in November. EastMidlands Trains have yet to make an announcement about whether they will be keeping MML's structure of 'advance' fares The cheapest ticket that you can be sure will be available is the Saver Return at £41.70.

How do you intend to get between the two grounds? Although the two grounds are both in east London, they are almost 11 miles apart. To make the journey by public transfer requires two decent walks, two short tube rides and another longer tube ride and takes something over an hour to complete.

Even a taxi ride would be likely to take you over half an hour and even that would not guarantee that you would see the whole of both games. The fare would be likely to be in the region of £20 - £25, depending on past the taxi was able to travel.

 

[Hazzman]

The cheapest Leicester to London fares are the advance purchase ones that can be as cheap as £7 each way. Only if there are no cheap fares available is it worth looking at things like splitting the journey into two or more tickets.

A quick glance at the National Rail site made me wince. I tried singles as well no luck.

With your well-travelled self Jeff, have you ever parked just outside London and then got the tube/train in?

 

[Hazzman]

How do you intend to get between the two grounds? Although the two grounds are both in east London, they are almost 11 miles apart. To make the journey by public transfer requires two decent walks, two short tube rides and another longer tube ride and takes something over an hour to complete.

I haven't had a look at that part - I seen Sky's recent annoucement on televised games and realised there was an opportunity to see two games. I was going to refer to my football ground book this evening.

 

[Hazzman]

Now I just seen 45 minute tube journey mentioned.

 

[bocadillo]

Now I just seen 45 minute tube journey mentioned.

eh? From where to where?

 

[Hazzman]

eh? From where to where?

off a Footballing website - that was from the centre of London on it's line.

A look at Leyton Orient to Dagenham East suggests absolute no chance!!