Long Ride to the Coast - Sat 28th May

[Flying Dodo]

Looking at booking my train ticket. On HS1, do I have to catch a specific train? I'm looking at an off-peak single and can't see anything specifying I have to get a particular train but want to be sure.

To be honest, time wise, you're better off getting the normal train to Bromley, once you factor in getting back south from St Pancras.

 

[Aperitif]

No, you don't have to specifiy a train. The High Speed supplement means you can go on any one.

Oh really? Why did I have to pay for an anytime ticket then - am I stupid?


Form an orderly queue people... be nice.

 

[Flying Dodo]

Coz I'm probably wrong, and through the magic of the internet, I've altered what I've said!

(Although I was sure they didn't specify a time, so didn't have 2 lots of fares when buying in advance)

 

[Aperitif]

Coz I'm probably wrong, and through the magic of the internet, I've altered what I've said!

(Although I was sure they didn't specify a time, so didn't have 2 lots of fares when buying in advance)

Actually, Martin's probably better off getting a normal train back to Bromley, by the time he's factored in the getting back South from St Pancras bit, isn't he?

 

[Flying Dodo]

What a good idea! Wish I'd thought of that first.

 

[martint235]

I'm getting a normal train back to Bromley South Martin.. and they sell beer on it too..

And the winner is ..... the slow train to Bromley!!!!

 

[Aperitif]

And the winner is ..... the slow train to Bromley!!!!

You'll have no munny left by then - birthday drinks all round (Kent) taking priority over a self-indulgent jamboree on an iron horse to the burbs...

 

[martint235]

You'll have no munny left by then - birthday drinks all round (Kent) taking priority over a self-indulgent jamboree on an iron horse to the burbs...

Ah, the tradition up North is that the Birthday boy doesn't even need to bring his wallet along. I trust my southern brethren play by the same rules......

 

[Aperitif]

Ah, the tradition up North is that the Birthday boy doesn't even need to bring his wallet along. I trust my southern brethren play by the same rules......

Ah - you mean a usual ride out then...

 

[redjedi]

Is everyone buying train tickets in advance?
What time trains are people aiming for?

Do they serve real ale on these trains?

 

[Aperitif]

Is everyone buying train tickets in advance?
What time trains are people aiming for?

Do they serve real ale on these trains?

Ah - the peloton pi$$ artist has awoken. Go back to bed you!

 

[martint235]

Is everyone buying train tickets in advance?
What time trains are people aiming for?

Do they serve real ale on these trains?

Will you be getting out of bed for this?

 

[redjedi]

It's 50/50 at the moment, I see it's on the Saturday after pay day. Better take it easy on the Friday night

 

[iZaP]

Is everyone buying their train tickets in advance?

 

[Flying Dodo]

There does seem to be a demand for Bromley, so if there are 4 of you, a GroupSave would be cheaper than getting the ticket in advance. However, if you're going to a more exotic destination, I'd get the ticket first.