FNRttC Friday Night Ride: London to Whitstable - 9th August

[Shadow]

I can't face a 4 hour+ train journey back due to Network Rail repair stuff, so I won't be there.

I also thought this. And swore mildly.
But I think I have found a simple route that would take you well under 4 hours! I hope I'm right because I intend to use this route too.

 

[CharlieB]

Actually - I've just had a look.
Assuming it's SouthEastern that's the issue, I think it's OK after early morning on Saturday. Just Cannon Street shut.
So I think the HS1 is running.

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

There seems to be a difference of opinion between the National Rail app, their website, and the Southeastern timetable. Whichever, we might get grief because of the number of riders trying to get on at Whitstable.

 

[rb58]

There seems to be a difference of opinion between the National Rail app, their website, and the Southeastern timetable. Whichever, we might get grief because of the number of riders trying to get on at Whitstable.

Ride back. Always the right answer.

 

[LucretiaMyReflection]

I was pondering riding back to Faversham or Sittingbourne to get the St. Pancras train but that may just put me at a disadvantage in getting onto the train.

 

[LucretiaMyReflection]

Ride back. Always the right answer.

Possibly not to Ely, my legs and/ or undercarriage will give up!

 

[Shadow]

might get grief because of the number of riders trying to get on at Whitstable.

Shurely not all at the same time?!

Ride back. Always the right answer.

Easy for you to say. And do.

 

[StuAff]

Have just checked Southeastern & National Rail journey planners. Appear to be no issues whatsoever on trains into STP or Victoria on Saturday.

Never been a problem getting on westbound trains from Whistable after a ride. Plenty of trains & not everyone piles on to one or two....

 

[rb58]

Any idea what the weather is supposed to be like, the Met Office says wet, but they’re not reliable. I know there are folks here that use other weather guides, or witchcraft, or voodoo or summat?

Met Office, BBC, Norwegians. Take your pick - they can't agree.

 

[rb58]

T’aint looking nice is it?

It's only Wednesday. It'll change before Friday. Anyway, after Eastbourne's deluge, it'll be positively tropical whatever the weather. Trust me.

 

[robjh]

Just got back from holiday - registration form sent

 

[Flying Dodo]

I also thought this. And swore mildly.
But I think I have found a simple route that would take you well under 4 hours! I hope I'm right because I intend to use this route too.

Which is?...……………………...

 

[Shadow]

Which is?...……………………...

As far as I can see, southern/network rail's 'works' on the Vic to ?Littlehampton line stop at 05.15 saturday morning. Even if they overrun a couple of hours, trains should run when we need them, certainly to Angmering, and you can change anywhere from Hove and onwards westwards. Easy? Hope so.

edit: for clarity - e.g. 12.16 Vic to Bog arrives 14.30; 1 change; £17; (going via Preston Park and Worthing, not via Horsham and Arundel)

 

[rb58]

I’ll confess, I’m not really looking forward to the forecast 45mph headwind across the Graveney marshes on the ride back to London. I may need a plan B.

 

[Nick Saddlesore]

I may need a plan B.

Ride backwards. Always the right answer.