C2C November

[Lee-M]

I fancy a winter challenge and thought the c2c would be a good starting point . I don't particulalry want to drive to Newcastle from the south so the next option was Virgin trains . If I prebook I can get a return for about £60 but this would mean doing the c2c return . The question being if I book the dates giving five days cyling is this enough to get from Newcastle (Tynemouth) to Whitehaven and back again ? Usually 70 miles a day isn't a problem but if the terrain is tough going I may cut it a bit fine catching the train.

 

[alicat]

Could you book two one-way tickets - up on the west coast and down on the east coast.

If not, six days would be better since it gives you a bit of slack.

 

[Lee-M]

That is not a bad idea and if I was a bit brighter than I looked I may have thought of that myself . Just checked Virgin West Coast and a one way from Whitehaven to London is £26 advanced ticket . Happy days. Will be checking bike reservations next.

 

[Cycleops]

Might be worth trying to book with https://www.thetrainline.com/ Saved me a few bob in the past.

 

[tallliman]

Prevailing wind means most people travel from the west coast to the East for the c2c. Pretty hilly on the whole!!

 

[ianbarton]

You can't take your bike on the Newcastle metro, so you will have to ride back into the centre of Newcastle. Also, you can't pre-book bikes on the Carlisle to Workington train. There are only 3 bike places.However, if you have a decent conductor, you may be allowed to sit with your bike next to the bike rack.