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Public transport & cycling

Archives for November 2014

Using Family and Friends Railcard without child
I have a family and friends railcard as I often travel with my daughter and sometimes my husband as well to the South. I urgently need to travel to London on Tuesday and will have to stay at Paddington Station from 1am until my app at 9am as its too expensive for tv trains nearer the time. Currently I'm being charged…
Intention to prosecute?
Hi, I was just looking for some advice about an 'intention to prosecute' I've just received for a journey I made about a month ago. I bought my ticket from Kings Cross, went through the barriers and boarded the train. During the journey there was a ticket inspector on the train. I took my ticket out of the place I usually…
East Coast goes private
May have missed other posts on this subject but couldnt find any. Interesting times ahead for the employees - hopefully they are protected as they can be under TUPE etc. Whats the implications for its customers for those with a crystal ball next year? The end of the Rewards scheme? The end of East Coast rail booking site…
TFL - Traveling on DLR in London
I am aware that DLR in London span across Zone 1 in central London to Zone 4 (e.g. Woolwich Arsenal). If for instance I had a travel card to cover zone 1&2 and I travelled to Zone 3&4 (beyond the zone) because I forgot to get off, so I will need to travel back Again. In this case when there is a ticket inspection ON THE…
Cycling Glove Recommendations?
I cycle daily and need some gloves that are wind and water proof. As cycling gloves are traditionally quite expensive, can anyone recommend any? I'm currently wearing my usual wooly gloves, but my hands were really cold this morning! TIA
Free London travel on 28 November
...if you have a contactless Mastercard. See http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/money-tips/free-london-travel-for-mastercard-holders-11363943622679 for full info.
First Bus users: Have you used your mobile as a bus ticket yet?
If you have, how did it go? Check out the First Group press release To do it, it says "Paying with Barclays Pingit on First Bus is a simple, safe, secure and fast process. To use mTicketing customers should download the ‘First Bus Mobile Tickets app’, which is available for free on App Store and Google Play. They then…
Train revenue protection officers - jurisdiction
I was randomly walking through Manchester when four guys approached me. I thought I was in for a kicking but it turned out they were northern rail revenue protection officers and they had been following me for the last 5 minutes. I had a train ticket of course (I'm not scum) but after they had gone I was wondering what…
HELP ! Best single day London ticket (zones 1-6)
I am travelling to London tomorrow (urgent, unplanned visit) What is the best option for a ticket, to cover all zones 1 - 6 ? My 'very early' Monday morning journey into London centre, will involve a bus, overground train, then 2 different Underground journeys. I think a travelticke tis the best option, but can this be…
Only completing part of the journey - allowed?
I was wondering if anyone new whether we'd be breaking the rules by buying a ticket for a further destination but only completing part of the journey? We're looking to travel from Watford Junction to Wembley Central this evening...but it's actually cheaper to get a return ticket to West Brompton, which stops at Wembley…
Coach from airport and delays
Hi Does anyone know what happens if I book a National Express coach ticket from the airport and the flight is delayed? I read there is a £5 surcharge but how is this paid? And what happens if the next coach is full? Thanks
Offpeak train tickets
I haven't used a train in the UK in something like 30 years so forgive me if this question has an obvious answer. I've booked a couple of return off peak tickets with London Midland. I had to pick departure times for both journeys when booking online.Can I take alternative trains so long as they are within the off peak…
Train season tickets - refunds
How does it work? Is there an admin fee for requesting a refund? For instance, say I buy a 3 month ticket and use it for, say 6 weeks, how does the refund work? Do they just work out how much a 6 week ticket would have cost (you can ask for anything from month upwards) and then knock this off the refund? What if you get a…
Looking for a decent Road Bike
My distance between home to work is 10 miles round journey. Road Bike seems the way to go but they are expensive. As a beginner can someone suggest a decent road bike within £300. Christmas round the corner expecting good deals hopefully.
Local train cancelled, again
If your train is cancelled can you claim the money you lost on theatre tickets back from the TOC?
when should I buy tickets
Hello traveling to London in may to see a concert at o2. We are equidistant from lockerbie and carlisle. Travel south on wed 27th may, return home sat 30th. When is the best time to book these tickets for the best price? Many thanks phil
Best way to travel from Lee Valley Campsite to London
My wife and I are travelling to London next week, and will be staying at the Lee Valley campsite (Stewardstone) What is the best option please, for us to travel to / from the centre of London. We'll leave our campervan at the campsite. An alternative, would be to take the van to a nearby station although this might prove…
London - buying annual season ticket in advance
I'm moving to London zone 3 and am planning to buy an annual season ticket for the tube. I'm moving in early December but will be taking an extended overseas trip over Christmas so wouldn't want the ticket to commence until l9 Jan - before then I would just use Oyster PAYG or weekly travelcards. Given that annual price…
new years eve london
Hi, I have booked a apartment for new years eve on Murray st Camden but there is no parking. Just wondering if anyone could tell me the prices of parking around Camden overnight and if its far from the apartment aswell please. Any advise would be great. Other option would be parking car at a tube station and then getting…
Cheapest way to Bristol from Victoria
I am going to Bristol on Wednesday and so far the cheapest fare from Victoria is £20.89 is that about the right price?

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