Which do you prefer to travel by? Just been looking at prices for getting to Leeds, by coach it`s ÂĢ15,40 return and by train it's ÂĢ44,00 return, I prefer the train and it's quicker but that is quite a difference in price
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I don't like coach travel, never have, so for me it would have to be by train.
I prefer the coach.
I really like the train - its more of an 'event'.
I love the train station - the sounds, the smells.
Travelling by train also lets you see sights never normally seen
I'd prefer to travel by train but on my money it's prohibitively expensive so I have no option but to go by coach - don't mind it really except when I have a screaming baby behind me all the way or some eejit that puts their feet on the back of my seat so their goes dig into my back
Train every time. I think coaches are so cramped - even the decent ones that they use a rail replacement from time to time.
Travelling from London- Victoria to Eastbourne, rarely seems to be much cheaper than by train, so it's just not worth the extra time spent travelling for me.
I don't mind either, but the train is faster.
Anyone know anything about rail cards, would it work out cheaper for me to have one
Anyone know anything about rail cards, would it work out cheaper for me to have one
If your travelling regularly, they definitely are cheaper. I used to travel down to Winchester 3 or 4 times a year and the savings more than covered the cost of the railcard.
I'll look in to it then
Anyone know anything about rail cards, would it work out cheaper for me to have one
have a look into the railcards - they also do one for 16-25 year olds
also price your train journey through http://www.thetrainline.com
and compare with what you already have they always give large discounts but it is for advanced purchased tickets
Cheers Mrs H I'd probably do the trip a few times a year so any discounts I could get would be great
Cheers Mrs H I'd probably do the trip a few times a year so any discounts I could get would be great
is it a day return Aims or will you be staying...I've just looked at tickets leaving on Friday and back on Sunday...25 pound return
*psst, trains any day because I detest coaches, I'd rather walk *
Cheers Mrs H I'd probably do the trip a few times a year so any discounts I could get would be great
is it a day return Aims or will you be staying...I've just looked at tickets leaving on Friday and back on Sunday...25 pound return
*psst, trains any day because I detest coaches, I'd rather walk *
Ohhh that's good, I was looking at day returns but may stay longer sometimes, I was quite surprised that they depart every half hour
Cheers Mrs H I'd probably do the trip a few times a year so any discounts I could get would be great
is it a day return Aims or will you be staying...I've just looked at tickets leaving on Friday and back on Sunday...25 pound return
*psst, trains any day because I detest coaches, I'd rather walk *
Ohhh that's good, I was looking at day returns but may stay longer sometimes, I was quite surprised that they depart every half hour
yep...I often go up to Scotland and travel by train, its cheaper than taking the car for me
I don't really fancy going on the coach even though it is cheaper, I'm not planning on going for a few weeks so I'll have a look around for the best price
I don't really fancy going on the coach even though it is cheaper, I'm not planning on going for a few weeks so I'll have a look around for the best price
and I don't blame you
I would prefer train travel if it were like the Vic Reeves adverts, but alas my recent journeys have been hot, crowded and extremely uncomfortable. Given the price difference I would go by coach, but would only use coach if the distance were not overly great.
Trains are generally my preferred mode.
However, on a recent excursion we ended up being shuttled part of the way by coach anyway as a stretch of track was closed for repair!
Cheers Mrs H I'd probably do the trip a few times a year so any discounts I could get would be great
is it a day return Aims or will you be staying...I've just looked at tickets leaving on Friday and back on Sunday...25 pound return
*psst, trains any day because I detest coaches, I'd rather walk *
Ohhh that's good, I was looking at day returns but may stay longer sometimes, I was quite surprised that they depart every half hour
yep...I often go up to Scotland and travel by train, its cheaper than taking the car for me
Since my folks retired and moved to Inverness I've made the trip up by train from Kings Cross several times - it takes around 8 hours - but it's definitely my preferred mode - even though they think i'm mad not getting a flight instead.
I've had a few lip wobbles today anyone would think she's moving to the end of the world
Which do you prefer to travel by? Just been looking at prices for getting to Leeds, by coach it`s ÂĢ15,40 return and by train it's ÂĢ44,00 return, I prefer the train and it's quicker but that is quite a difference in price
I much prefer the train, when i travel to Birmingham i have always got the train but since i have to pay for 2 of the three too now it's just too expensive. I try to go when i have a lift seeing as the train fare for 3 is about double the cost of the petrol!!
GJ could you give me some tips on where to look for cheaper train tickets please, I'm travelling Nottingham to Leeds probably on a week day, thank you
HI could you give me some tips on where to look for cheaper train tickets please, I'm travelling Nottingham to Leeds probably on a week day, thank you
They are usually cheaper if you book in advance and online I found Aimee. Its generally cheaper off-peak too
GJ could you give me some tips on where to look for cheaper train tickets please, I'm travelling Nottingham to Leeds probably on a week day, thank you
Aims.. you need to book as far in advance as possible. Go on trainline.com - put your dates in and have a look. as an example... if you were booking six weeks in advance you could go on 31st october, returning next day for ÂĢ7.50 outwards and ÂĢ10.50 back. As opposed to about ÂĢ35 each way paying on the day.
Train definitely. Aimee the best time to buy cheap train tickets is when they are first released, usually 12 weeks before.
GJ could you give me some tips on where to look for cheaper train tickets please, I'm travelling Nottingham to Leeds probably on a week day, thank you
Aims.. you need to book as far in advance as possible. Go on trainline.com - put your dates in and have a look. as an example... if you were booking six weeks in advance you could go on 31st october, returning next day for ÂĢ7.50 outwards and ÂĢ10.50 back. As opposed to about ÂĢ35 each way paying on the day.
That's brilliant thanks if I bought them at my station it was ÂĢ42,00 return
GJ could you give me some tips on where to look for cheaper train tickets please, I'm travelling Nottingham to Leeds probably on a week day, thank you
Aims.. you need to book as far in advance as possible. Go on trainline.com - put your dates in and have a look. as an example... if you were booking six weeks in advance you could go on 31st october, returning next day for ÂĢ7.50 outwards and ÂĢ10.50 back. As opposed to about ÂĢ35 each way paying on the day.
That's brilliant thanks if I bought them at my station it was ÂĢ42,00 return
yeah... as everyone says, as early as possible because the cheapies disappear quickly.
Aims... I just looked again.. remember to scroll through the different times during the day - it's actually possible to get seven quid each way - with no changes.
Thanks for the links and advice everyone I'll read through it as sometimes it would be a last minute thing so wouldn't be able to book in advance, I'll get used to it I suppose ÂĢ40 everytime is a bit steep for me