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Crewekerne to London
Hi folks Im coming over to Crewekerne for a few says in August and would like to take a trip down to London and probably stay overnight. Can anyone advise where I should look for best train deals for myself, wife and 13 year old? Thank you
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Manc to Edinburgh
Hi two adults going fro. Manchester to Edinburgh on the 14th Aug and back on the 17th Aug. Does any know What is the cheapest way by train would be? Please
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MSE News: 12 rail firms agree to refund passengers who pay too much for tickets
Twelve train companies have signed up to a voluntary price guarantee to refund the difference if passengers could’ve bought a cheaper ticket when buying from a machine[/B]...Read the full story: '12 rail firms agree to refund passengers who pay too much for tickets' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already,…
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RideLondon: 100,000 riders in seven separate events in London and Surrey
Prudential RideLondon returns this weekend with more than 100,000 riders expected to take part in seven separate events in London and Surrey. Roads will be closed in central London on Saturday 29 July and in London and Surrey on Sunday 30 July. Any Moneysaving Cyclists taking part?…
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Slough road fight: Cyclist and driver filmed brawling
A cyclist has been filmed by a member of the public attacking the occupants of a car with his mud guard during a fight in the middle of the road. The man who took the footage asked to remain anonymous and said it was unclear why the fight started. He said the incident happened at about 12:30 BST on Thursday.…
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Top 10 most overcrowded train journeys revealed
Some trains are carrying more than double their capacity as the network buckles under demand at peak times, new figures show. The figures, from the Department for Transport (DfT), cover England and Wales and are based on standard class passengers travelling on weekday services in autumn last year. The top 10 most crowded…
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Recommendation for phone holder for use with bike?
I picked up my new bike this weekend, a Trek FX2 & took it out this morning. Already i've started noting things i need to pick up that i'd never paid any mind to. One of which is a phone holder. I have an iPhone 6S which is in an Otterbox case. Obviously i can remove it from the case if needs be, that doesn't bother me.…
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Virgin train booking query
Hi I am trying to book a ticket for some else to travel this Friday for a week. I fond no option where I can add the travelers name so I can print their ticket for travel. I highlighted the trains and got through to the payment screen. I am unable to go to the station to use my credit card so they can get tickets from the…
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Channel 4 aired the challenges of cycling, has things changed?
two years ago, Channel 4 aired the challenges of cycling in the capital. With high cycle deaths previously, new cycle infrastructure was introduce to the capital, however, have things changed for the better for cyclists, or is it still dog eat dog on the roads? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsB2Samh8og
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Anyone signed up for CommuterClub recently?
I was in the process of registering for CommuterClub and noticed they are asking for Date of Birth Address history for last 3 years Seems like they will be doing a credit check but they don't mention it on the website (Or I wasn't able to see it). It doesn't say whether it will be a soft check or a hard credit check. I was…
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Is it possible to get an 'ok' bike for about £100?
Morning all, Having searched some of the threads on this board, I almost hesitated to ask the question, given what some people seem to be happy to pay for a bike, but anyway... Basically I'm just looking for a couple of cheap bikes for occasional use (no more than once a week) on a nice day. Wouldn't be heading over any…
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Cyclist, 91, died doing time trial on Aylesbury road
A 91-year-old cyclist killed on a dual carriageway was doing a time trial to set a new national record for his age. He had belonged to the Surrey-based Kingston Phoenix Road Club for more than 60 years. It said Mr Dare had been "attempting to set a new national record for a 91-year-old". As yet there are no further details…
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Advice on new bike purchase please
I'm looking to get in to cycling for a few reasons. An activity i can do with my wife as she recently got a bike for her birthday and is enjoying it but also as a means of exercise since i cancelled my gym membership (& with my bad knees the bike was about the only cardio machine that was ok). I wont be cycling to work. To…
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Delay Repay on train - got taxi to different station
Bought ticket to travel from A to C today. Got to platform and my train was cancelled. In fact, all trains for next three hours were cancelled. In the end, I had to get a taxi to B (which is on mainline). I could use ticket because B is on the way to C. BUT, it cost me £10 in taxi and it was an hour later. Thing is for…
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Train journey including underground
This may be a stupid question so apologies in advance. I am making a train journey soon as follows: Train Station A to Train Station B Train Station B's London Underground to Train Station C's London Underground Train Station C to Train Station D Will my ticket from Train Station A to Train Station D cover the underground?…
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What exactly can I claim for on days Southern strike?
So I have an annual season ticket from Leighton Buzzard to London, zones 2-6. I work in Hammersmth and catch one direct train that lasts 57 minutes from LBZ to Shepherds bush then walk or bus it down to Hammersmith. As ASLEF are stopping all drivers from overtime and Southern not got enough drivers now, they have pulled my…
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Getting a train to Newcastle?
Hi all, I'm having to go to Newcastle for a wedding in a few weeks and am looking at my various options. I thought I could go up on Friday 21st July and stay over for a few days, with the wedding on Sunday 23rd July. I live about 40 mins outside London or 1hr 30mins away from Birmingham. (By train) I thought I'd check out…
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Is Chesterfield to Wilmslow via Piccadilly a permitted route?
I'll be getting an off-peak open return from CHD to WML (£22.70) where the most direct route is a single change at Stockport. (bizarrely, the same ticket from Chesterfield to Stockport is £26!) I'd like to stay on the train past Stockport and spend some time in Manchester before going to Wilmslow, but the same ticket from…
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Santander 123 credit card cash back on TfL??
Hi, I travel 5 days/week on national rail and also the underground at peak time from zone 1-4 and use my Santander 123 credit card to tap in and out via contactless. Do I get cash back for my journeys? Having read the T&Cs I think I would only get cash back if I were to purchase a ticket or top up my oyster with my credit…
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Easybus-complaint sent-NO RESPONSE!
[FONT="]Had quite a nasty experience travelling with Easybus. I was travelling with partner to airport. I have sent this letter and slightly altered versions THREE TIMES. Absolutely no response. It was back in late June. I am quite cross as I wasn't even asking for anything other than what we were over payed. We…
