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[rant] single journey fares are like a rip off that I start to think about getting a car
I'm here ranting about how rip-off the public transport single journey fares here in the UK, so I'm considering if it will be worthwhile for me to buy a car as I'm now spending approximately about £100 per month in transport. I currently use a bus monthly ticket at £61 per month, but in effect I normally spend about £80…
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Wimbledon to Watford Junction
Basically next year I'll be going to the theatre in Wimbledon. Now I thought as I was saying the night in Wimbledon, I would go to the Universal Studios Tours the next day. Now I understand it will take a bit of time, but what is the way to get from Wimbledon to Watford junction on a Sunday preferably on the Underground.…
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Which Windsor train station for Theatre Royal Windsor
In the next few weeks I wish to attend the Theatre Royal at Windsor with my 18yo from our Yorkshire home.We will be using a Two together railcard and attending a matinee performance. Looking at the theatre's website it says it's near to both Windsor Central and Windsor Riverside stations. The journey will involve a few…
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TFL Season Ticket Refund
Hey everyone. I’ve brought a TFL annual season ticket about two weeks ago. Now I no longer need it since I’m moving offices to one closer to my home. Will TFL still give me a refund? I’ve used it for less than a month.
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Family and Friends Railcard - can I specify the start date, does anyone know??
Hi, my family and I are just about to book a trip to Edinburgh for Dec 17th, returning 19th. We don't currently have a family and friends railcard, but intend to get an annual one which will pay for itself just from this trip.Can you specify the start date when you buy one of these railcards? I don't want it to start until…
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Help with London trip Disabled person.
We have booked to see Prince of Egypt at the Dominium and arrive by train at Kings Cross. I know the underground has lots of steps which my wife will not be able to manage but she is OK with an escalator. So what is the best way for us to get to and from the theatre, do these stations have stairs? Perhaps book a Uber? We…
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Train company that owes me £10 ignoring me. What are my options
A couple weeks ago, I got on a train and the conductor came round. I handed him £10 for a ticket which he took. He faffed about on his ticket printing machine and then told me it was broken and that I needed to buy a ticket once I got off the train, so I did. But then I realised that he didn't give me my £10 back! I don't…
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Taunton to London
My work means I need to travel around the country about once a week by train, the rest of the time I work from home The day is normally around 6hrs at site The work is normally in major cities, often London, but others such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth etc I…
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Find the cheapest train ticket for ANY date (not having to search every available date)
Hi there, Good advice on MSE for cheap train tickets but one thing that baffles me.... when searching for a train ticket, why do you have to search for a specific date? I could go and visit family on any day. I could go sightseeing on any day I could go on a shopping trip on any day I just want to find the cheapest day to…
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Split ticketting
Hi all am looking for guidance on potential options to either split ticket (x 2 adults) or to drive part of the way and then travel in via train / underground to Tottenham Hotspur ground (think the nearest underground station is seven sisters but could well be wrong as I'm not based in London). We are travelling in from…
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Bus pass
I just got my bus pass. Does anyone have any hints or tips for making the most of the bus pass Chris
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Cycle
Even if you do find out where he lives, the burden of proof that he was responsible lies with you and, for the money at stake, is it really worth it? I suggest you put it down to experience and move on.