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Train on Christmas Eve
Originally they said the strike on Christmas Eve would be from 6pm Now my last train from west Yorkshire to my son's in Manchester is before 2pm That's another taxi to pay for
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Continuing journey / costs if last train is cancelled.
Having recently been left stranded when my last train was cancelled, I'm wondering what my rights are... I had to check into a hotel and catch the first train the next morning. Could I have claimed from the train operator for either or both of those expenses? Or had I taken a taxi instead (I was quoted £170, but none was…
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SWR Reduced Timetable - Annual Season ticket Delay Repay
Why is it that I can't claim compensation from SWR when they're running a reduced timetable this week, yet a person with a Single ticket can? This has been frustrating me for some time, long and short is I start work at 7am in London so rely/pay to use their early morning services to get to work on time. Strike days are…
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Coventry to London
Hi, Travelling once a week on a weekday, return journey, train seems to be the quickest way, worth buying a national railcard (not entitled to other cards)? Any tips to reduce cost? Then in London to use Oyster card? Many thanks
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advance application for Oyster 60+
I will be eligible for this in the spring. Does anyone know how far in advance of the 60th birthday applications are accepted? I don't know how long TFL takes to process them. I already have an Oyster account for pay as you go.
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Network rail card
Hi I have found a Black Friday deal at Trainline, purchase rail card and then get £15 off journey booked before end of December. Has anyone purchased via them as I know they have a booking fee but if I was to take up the offer as I have a journey to book, it is still cheaper than Railcard. The digital card will be saved in…
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Split-My-Fare, reputable? I think not!
Any split fare ticket experts out there? I've just tried to buy a ticket using the above site only to find that what it's offered me is a ticket which they say is flexible travelling at the times I've chosen for £37.70. But then you look at the ticket details it states it's off-peak return. The return journey clearly says…
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Is it safe to cycle on UK roads? - interested in people's opinions
I watched the recent BBC Panorama programme 'Road Rage: Cars V Bikes'. As a result I am very seriously considering getting rid of my bicycle. Perhaps it sounds a bit naive but this programme has given me a whole new perspective on cycling. I have been a cyclist for many years. I fall into the category of somebody who…
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National Express Coaches query
I'll be going down to Wimbledon on the 25th of this month, and returning back on the 27th. Now on the 26th, there will be the National Rail strike action. If the trains are affected on Sunday, if the national express isn't booked, can I turn up and pay on the day? Sorry if this a stupid question, but I've never traveled on…
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Train strikes 16th Dec & 17th Dec
We’ve booked to go to London to Winter Wonder land on the 17th & there is possible train strikes. We live too far away to drive & have 2 little ones. Unfortunately Winterwonder land in their terms & conditions do not give refunds for cancellations nor do they let you change the date. we’ve tried to contact them with no…
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Train travel on December 18
My husband and I never travel by train, but we were going to meet up with a friend in London and catch a musical on December 18. I managed to book cheap advance tickets on the Trainline website and bought a Network Railcard as well... Only to find out a few weeks after that there are going to be more strikes that weekend!…
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London to Manchester
Generally take the train from Euston (I live SW20) to Manchester however my next journey it looks like there is engineering works, I am thinking of partially driving to manchester and parking outside the city. I will be staying in Manchester Victoria for a couple of nights, and then Manchester Picadilly. Wondered if anyone…
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Santander Cycles - Any good?
I'm going to be doing some work in London, and have been looking at Santander cycles. I'm interested in using one to get me from a main line station to my employer in central London. This won't be every day, so very much on an ad hoc basis, maybe a couple of times a month. Has anyone used them? If so what are they like? Do…
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Black Friday Santander Cycles London subscription discount: Limited time/availability, ACT NOW
Ends Monday 28 23:59, may be withdrawn early if takeup is good, act now Very good value if you use the cycles for at least 2 trips a week on average, especially the annual pass, and extends the ride duration to 60 mins (usually 30) Pay a few £ extra for super convenient keyfob to unlock the bike from the dock although you…
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December train strikes or not?
So I see on the news this morning they're striking on Tues 13th & Weds 14th December. There's other days but these are the two that impact me. I thought no problem, we're booked to leave on Monday 12th so we'll just see if we can extend our stay a day and come back on Thurs 15th, problem solved, hopefully. My wife insists…
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Travelling in london
Hi I am travelling to London for the 1st time on Sunday, just wondering, I fly into Gatwick and I was going to book southern railways to Victoria, I’m I better booking my ticket in advance or just when I get there, my only concern in booking in advance is if my flight was delayed or something, we are travelling as family…
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What is the best ticket for travelling around London on these specific dates?
Hi all I am looking for specific suggestions on the best, cheapest, easiest, most convenient ways to travel around London from Thurs 17th November 2022 to Sunday 20th November 2022. I know Google might be my friend and I can easily book tickets there but every time I go to London someone always says to me ‘You would have…
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Travel Insurance for Train Strikes
I am travelling with Eurostar in December but have to get to St Pancras before.I know the chances are slim, but does anybody know of any travel insurance that would cover the cancellation of the short break ( to Brussels) if I couldn't get to St Pancreas by train if there were strikes?Many thanks.
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Train leaves (very) early
I arrived at Euston this morning at 8 to find that the 8:30 had already left at 7:50 as it had been rescheduled. That meant I had to wait til 9:10 for the next train which also required me to make an additional change ,meaning I arrived well over an hour late. Should I be able to claim compensation? Would have been…
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Toilets on trains / DLR
Does anyone know whether there are toilets on the trains on: a) Greater Anglia line (Liverpool Street and Stratford destinations); b) Docklands Light Railway; and c) South Eastern line - London Bridge / Orpington route. I am likely to have to make a journey with a family member with hidden disabilities, and starting to…
