Commuting from Leicestershire to London - right forum?

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1987sam.scott
1987sam.scott Posts: 1 Newbie
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Hi all,

Unsure if this is the right forum for this kind of post.....

I've been living in central London for over 6 years now and weighing up my future; move closer to home (in Leicestershire), look to buy in London (for an investment) or even take a break and travel.

My question is, if I were to move back to Leicestershire and remain in my job (based in Canary Wharf), what are the economics that I should consider/anyone can offer tips on?
I may look to work 2 or 3 days at home, so is it worth getting a train season ticket? Is it worth looking to stay down in London over night each week?

All and any comments welcome!
Thanks

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  • ctbfc
    ctbfc Posts: 105 Forumite
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    1987sam.scott wrote: »
    Hi all,

    Unsure if this is the right forum for this kind of post.....

    I've been living in central London for over 6 years now and weighing up my future; move closer to home (in Leicestershire), look to buy in London (for an investment) or even take a break and travel.

    My question is, if I were to move back to Leicestershire and remain in my job (based in Canary Wharf), what are the economics that I should consider/anyone can offer tips on?
    I may look to work 2 or 3 days at home, so is it worth getting a train season ticket? Is it worth looking to stay down in London over night each week?

    All and any comments welcome!
    Thanks

    That would be an expensive commute - £9,000 for an annual season ticket to London St Pancras - or £9,808 if you want to include the tube.

    You may find this season ticket calculator tool helpful: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/seasonticket/search to compare the cost of season tickets to buying daily tickets and see what works out best for you.

    Obviously traveling off peak would reduce the cost - cheap advance tickets may be available for off peak trains. I don't know if this is an option for you.

    For more specialist advice you can ask on https://www.railforums.co.uk - there are some very knowledgable people on there who may be able to help reduce the cost.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    I think you'd normally need to be travelling at least 4 days a week for a season ticket to make economic sense.
  • anotheruser
    anotheruser Posts: 3,485 Forumite
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    And look at options from Rugby.
    Cheaper than Leicester.
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