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Bikes on Virgin Trains
Anyone thinking of taking a pushbike onto a Virgin Train, be aware that you seem to need a booking. Certainly at the big stations (eg New Street, Euston) their staff will ask to see a reservation before allowing you to board with a bike; whether they have enough bodies to police this at samller stations I don't know. The…
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National Express Booking Fee
is there a way not to be subjected to the Booking Fee when purchasing a National Express ticket? Can I buy one of their ticket at a desk/office/kiosk? on a £15 ticket, booking fee is £5. The ride is still cheap, it's more the principle! Is there a 'rule' in the UK that if the add-ons cannot be avoided, then they should be…
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maidstone to london by train
hi all.. can anyone tell me the journey in the morning from Maidstone East to London (Victoria or Blackfriars) on South Eastern trains, will i be able to get a seat, lets say between 6:30 - 7am. I cant find trains going near Cannon St london without having to to change, the closes is Blackfriars but only a few services in…
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Cities where people walk and cycle are healthier and richer.
http://road.cc/content/news/154393-cities-where-people-walk-and-cycle-are-healthier-and-richer As if we didn't know! "Cities with more physically active residents are financially healthier too, a study has found, with benefits being higher property values, economic productivity levels and school performance. Where walking,…
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Banbury to Oxford Transport...
Hello all! I need to get to Oxford from Banbury to start work at 6am on 2 days a week...I was wondering if anyone could help me on the best route to do this? A friend suggested the oxford park and ride, but I don't think it runs before 6am! Carparks are expensive, is there any I should look out for? I am just worrying a…
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Missing cheap trains
Over the last few days I was looking for advance tickets from Bristol to Brighton viewing on a number of websites. I booked on Thursday, but on that day only one of the websites showed the cheaper tickets. This was trainline, which also charged a booking fee. So what happened to the cheaper fares on the other websites?
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London open top bus tour
Can anyone recommend a open top bus tour of London. Thanks
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Best bike?
Wanting to choose an Ebike for ride to work, which is the best? Is there one or two bikes which are head and shoulders above the rest?
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Best / cheapest way for this journey Gatwick to norfolk
I Have drive home from Gatwick to Norfolk where I live. However I would like to spend the day out in London before I drive back home However I don't want to drive through central London or park there either so want to park somewhere else and commute by train, but just want to know the safest place to park and cheapest…
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Using Rail Voucher
Just used a rail voucher that I received due to a delayed journey. You are not allowed to use these online like most other vouchers. You can go to the station to use these but it has to be a main station so mine is about 7 miles away. I telephoned and it is now a premium number and the call was 10 mins. cost £1, please…
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Another season ticket loophole or not?
I need to get an annual season ticket from Tonbridge to London. Searching for a season ticket on the South Eastern website using a standard "from - Tonbridge Station, To - London (All)" brings back a cost of £3,980 for a yearly ticket. However if I keep the "from" station as Tonbridge, and put in the "To" station as…
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Chesterfield to Huddersfield return...
Morning all, Can anyone answer me this… On Sunday 21st June I can catch the 1021 from Sheffield changing at Leeds to Huddersfield and pay for an off-peak day return costing £9.40 – bear in mind that the train stops at Chesterfield at 1003 before Chesterfield, however when I search for that particular trip and fare from…
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Recommendations On Puncture Resistant Sport / Commuter Tyre?
Looking for some advise once more from my fellow cyclists. I'm going to be doing a 34 mile commute roughly twice a week shortly on my bike. It's running 700cc, 28c Vittoria Zaffiro Pro which are feel fine, but i found out today how easy it is to get a puncture on them with some sharp stones on a cycle path. I realised…
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Southern Trains delay repay for 30th April 2015
Hi All I am seeking advice on how much compensation I should have received from Southern Trains for the 30th April when the Southern Trains network when I travel from east Grinstead to London Victoria using a yearly season ticket. My train was the one that broke down and we had to wait over four hours without water…
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Which rear cassette for my bike?!
I've selected a new chain and chain-rings for my mountain bike, but I can't even begin to choose amongst the huge range of rear cassettes that are available! The one I've got has been fine, although I quickly snapped a tooth of it and it wore down fairly quickly, so I'd pay a bit extra for something hard-wearing. Weight…
