FNRttC October 6, 2017 - London to Brighton

[StuAff]

Indeed. But the other thing that you (intermittently) have in the south is Southern Trains. 'nuff said

South Western Railway (as now is) is somewhat less awful......

 

[ianrauk]

Oooh Devils Dyke version..... Liking that I am. Makes a nice change from the predictable Ditchling.

 

[Nigel182]

Just a quick one ???? any idea of the Mileage for this route
Ta very muchly in advance

 

[ianrauk]

Yes, part one to Gatwick is 30.5 miles, and part two to Brighton is 29.9.

Can you please round it all up... ta

 

[Nigel182]

Yes, part one to Gatwick is 30.5 miles, and part two to Brighton is 29.9.

Thanks
Going to have a look at the holiday planner at work this evening

 

[ianrauk]

I'll get back to you on that one.

Don't take too long please.

 

[ianrauk]

After I have checked that the route is OK at the end of the week OK with you?

Yes, that's fine. Thanks.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Not Brighton again :-( I've lost count of the number of times I've cycled to Brighton. Was looking forward to anover Sarfend.
I mean who really want's to re-run the same old roads again, with the same old faces to the same old Wetherspoons fry-up and copious amounts of beer, eh?
OK, I really do. Am in.

 

[StuAff]

A predictably good view, just after 2pm this afternoon....

Hopefully the view from the Dyke will be as good on the morning of the 7th.....

 

[BalkanExpress]

For those looking to get a train back to "that London" it looks like there are major works on the line on Saturday 7th, with buses between Brighton and Three Bridges. The Victoria train via Littlehampton will run if you fancy the scenic route.

Looks like I will have to be on the 09.04 to Victoria or turn straight round and head to Three Bridges if I am to get to St Pancs in time for my Eurostar .

 

[Redlight]

Thanks for the tip. I'd booked an advance ticket back but when I did so there was no mention of the bus replacement service. I've now booked on to the one via Littlehampton (for all of £5!) at 10.00. Let's hope we get to Brighton a bit quicker than we did to Bognor!

 

[BalkanExpress]

Thanks for the tip. I'd booked an advance ticket back but when I did so there was no mention of the bus replacement service. I've now booked on to the one via Littlehampton (for all of £5!) at 10.00. Let's hope we get to Brighton a bit quicker than we did to Bognor!

According to the website there are 2, yes 2 bike spaces per train. I am not sure if i will bail after Devils Dyke and head across to NCN 20. or bring a bag and some cling flim and dismantle the bike to go on the train . (It's a Dahan Tournado, it doesn't fold but the frame disassembles)

 

[StuAff]

I've never had any bother getting a bike on Southern, even with several others...

 

[BalkanExpress]

I have been in a group that got 16 bikes on one train. It's never been a problem with Southern.

That's good to hear.

 

[hatler]

I've registered for this one, and mini-hatler too. He seemed very keen when I mentioned it, let's see if that enthusiasm survives all the way through to the ride.