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Why is train travel so expensive in the UK?
A return ticket to my place of work costs about £30 per day. I can also get a Flexi ticket which lets me do 8 journeys in a 30-day period at a cost of £221. I am based in the Midlands. I was in Budapest recently and their public transport system was world class. Regular buses (with digital signage at every stop). The trams…
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Santander Cycles day pass
The new(ish) day pass for Santander cycles is working quite well when there's a sunny couple of days, as it can cover essentially 1.5 day commute if you can be a bit flexible with times. Ride to work day 1, from work day 1, ride to work day 2 if you leave slightly earlier ie within 24 hours of when you picked up the first…
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Southend Airport.
I’m travelling from London Liverpool Street to Southend Airport next month. Ive found that tickets are cheaper if I book a trip to Southend on-sea, 2 stops past SE Airport. Question, can I break the journey at Southend Airport? Thanks you.
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Re. requirement to 'renew' Oyster 60+ card?
According to the Oystercard website, anyone who first got their 60+ card in 2019 or later is required to pay an annual £10 fee to renew and provide fresh proof of a current London address (eg. council tax bill). TfL is charging 60+ Oyster card holders £10 a year to prove they still live in London - MyLondon I got mine in…
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Cycle2work tax question
Hi Trying to work this out for a relative but I’m not sure They have 2 jobs, one pays around 28k and one pays around 12k but the 12k jobs is built up partly of allowances (subsistence) that aren’t taxed. The 12k jobs includes the c2w scheme and they are looking at a 3k electric bike, the 28k jobs doesn’t offer it. Will the…
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Trainpal - pricing
I always thought booking train tickets well in advance was more cost effective? I never travel by train, but I have to go to London in May. I've been looking at pricing for the May dates (Mondsy to Thurs - return) The cheapest price is £163 with Trainpal. Just for curiosity to looked at a Monday to Thursday return at the…
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Hybrid bike
Hi all, im looking to buy a new men’s hybrid bike and I’ve been looking at the Boardman RTX 8.6, the bike is for commuting to work and weekend cycles, can anyone with bike knowledge offer some advice on this bike
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Claiming for cancelled train?
My outgoing mtrain was cancelled and I got another journey arriving just over an hour late. I’ve submitted a delay repay request and as specified submitted my ticket details and the cancelled train details. So how will they know the time I was delayed by as there wasn’t an option to put in another train journey details to…
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Questions re GWR Delay Repay
Hi all, As per title, need a little help with GWR Delay Repay form. OH and myself were delayed around 20 mins on Return leg of a Return Ticket.Do i use the total price of the Return ticket for my claim, or just the cost of the Return ? Also should i download ALL the tickets, or just for the return journey ? Thanks
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First Bus making unauthorised charges after using Tap On Tap Off function
I started using the Tap On Tap Off service on First Bus (Glasgow area) at the end of July 2022. The service is designed so that the customer can make as many or few journeys as they wish and at the end of the day the minimum charge possible will be made to the customers Debit Card (Bank account). Initially the system…
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MSE Recently Recommended Trainpal
I followed MSE recommendation from last month in order to save £10 on the OAP Railcard. Oooops - what a mistake! They have now taken both my Railcard payment & they've tricked me into a further £3.00 payment for 3% discount. I've just wasted 4 hours of my life trying to book a train ticket - the phone app (which you have…
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Renewal fee and current proof of address for Oyster 60+?
I first got my Oyster 60+ in March 2023. The expiry date on the card and on my account isn't until 2030. However, last March, I had to pay £30 and provide fresh evidence that I was still living at the same address for it to continue. A friend,who is a few weeks older, also had to pay/provide proof in 2024 but hasn't…
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Train from London to Bempton
I am hoping to go here in June/July to see the birds, if it rains I won't go. When do people think is the latest I can book without paying a lot?
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Five hours in Heathrow
I have family who are arriving at 4.30 pm on a Saturday and flying out from the same terminal 5 hours later. Will it be possible for them to come out and say hello to me do you think? They are emigrating so this will be the last chance (I hope this is the correct board).
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Pass plus or similar things are they worth it?
I have been driving for 9 years but not many miles just once or twice a week dropping my son off and a few longer trips. I am thinking of doing pass plus - partly because I want to do some longer trips abroad and I want to make sure that my skills are good. Are they worth it?
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Rail Fares - When To Book
Hi All Im hoping for some advice. I need to book train tickets from up north to London return for May. Tickets have been out for a few days, but even with the railcards, seem expensive. Do train prices go down at all, or are they likely to stay as they are or go up? If it makes a difference, it’s for Thursday to Sunday.…
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Train Pal & Bicycles Warning.
I just bought a discounted Senior Railcard after reading the latest news letter. All seems to be OK unless of course the company folds and the app is closed down. Since they only do split ticket prices you cannot book a Bicycle on any part of your route. You have to buy the ticket first then contact the train operator to…
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Bus pass time
I reached the grand old age of 66 last year, so I am eligible for a local bus pass. However is there some sort of national bus pass I could get, to explore this lovely country?
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Can I turn a racing bike into a commuter?
Hi all.Son looking for a cheap run-around for use at Uni, in a bike-friendly city. He's tall - over 6'2" - so available 2nd-hand options are limited.I have noticed that there are far more drop-bar racing bikes out there than hybrids or flat-bar commuters, and many are of a suitable frame size. Sooo, could I swap…
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Cycle store in new home
Not sure which thread to put this in! I have recently moved into a new-ish home. I have a small garden, no garage, and a small shed which is stuffed with all my gardening gear. My family bikes are in a friend's garage while I work out what to do with them. There's no space in the house for bikes as I've significantly…
