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Train delay - who is responsible?
On Sunday I travelled on the 1800 kings cross to Peterborough train which was due to arrive at 1843, before catching the 1855 Peterborough to Stamford train, due to arrive at 1905. The ticket was an advance with the train times and seat reservations printed on the ticket. I had not split the tickets. The virgin train from…
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First Bus - Student Annual M Ticket
I;m a part time student with valid NUS card, which expires 30th June, current course ending soon, unsure of next steps Can I purchase an annual student M Ticket with valid NUS card NOW which is about to expire? Or do I need valid NUS card for full year of student M Ticket? Ta
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Uber in Bristol
I am planning on taking a cab to the airport. Even using airport cabs only works ot just over a tenner more than parking. As I'm booked on business class I have a feeling I may have one or two drinks on the way back, so don't want to risk driving. According to my personal input it appears Uber is even cheaper, but I know…
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Travel consession
I am looking to find if there is a national map that shows interconnecting local bus services. The idea is to use my bus pass to travel a far distance. Thanks.
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Windsor to London
Were going to LEGOLAND in August so will be staying near Windsor castle for a few nights. I am also taking my 2 sons (9&7) into London to Chelsea fc ground for a stadium tour and also to spend the day on London eye. I'm wanting to know what will be the cheapest way to get to the following places: travelling on 22nd of…
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SWT and their interpretation of the Super Off Peak fare code
SWTrains offer a Super Off Peak ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea to Waterloo with a fare validity code of BE. Looking this up on National Rail it gives the following evening restriction: Not valid on trains timed to depart: * London Terminals (except London Paddington, below) after 04:29 and before 11:00, and after 15:59…
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Anyone own a Pashley?
Hi I just bought a second-hand Pashley and the bike rack I borrowed to carry it home was too small to carry it. Does anyone here own a Pashley and have a bike rack that it fits on that they could recommend? I don't want to have to put it inside the car again! :)
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catching a train after a cancelled one
i cant seem to find this info,the only info i find is you are able to get a refund froma cancelled/delayed train im catching a virign train from wolverhampton to milton keynes next week and was wondering if the 11.45 am was cancelled,will i be allowed on the 12.45pm one which is next as i used the trainline app to purchase…
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Virgin Trains 1st Class
Does anyone know what time the breakfast is available till on a week day from Manchester to London? I can't seem to find the information on the website.
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Advance tickets for outbound but not inbound journey?
Hi all, I purchased some advance train tickets on Saturday for 9th September between Liverpool Lime Street and Winchelsea. This was because a few weeks earlier, Trainline allowed me to input an email alert for the journey there and back. I assumed as my return trip is the following day, Sunday 10th September, that the…
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Where to find cheap train tickets?
megabus offers some East Midland Train tickets (mostly from London) with prices cheaper than the official sale price. However, the routes offered by megabus website are limited. Can you introduce some websites to buy cheaper train tickets in England?
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Overpriced Season Tickets
After struggling to pay rent in London, I decided to move in with a family member in High Wycombe. I would need to pay a few bills etc, but no rent. I work a civil service job right in the center of London, which I love, but it is not extremely well paid (at least not when paying London prices). I wanted more money left at…
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does the split ticketing website really work?
just messing around looking form some train journeys in the 6 week holidays, thought id try skegness 1 adult and 1 child with a railcard. i live between wolverhampton and birmingham so tried birmingham first £39.10 tried wolverhampton as it makes no difference to me £50.50 ok it seems they are charging me £11.40 to get…
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Bus Passes and PIP
Hi When applying for those disabled concessionary bus passes, which page of the Personal Independence Payment award letter does the council need?
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GWR may have lost "many" delay repay claims
I have been waiting for 8 weeks for a delay repay claim from GWR. Having spoken with customer services, I was told that my claim was not in the system. It was explained that they have had some system "problems" and that "many" passengers' claims have been lost... I received a confirmation email upon submission of the claim…
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Early Booking Discounts on trains
I have been looking at getting advance tickets for a rail journey. The journey is from a station on the Reading to Guildford line (GWR) to Gatwick Airport. I am too early to book yet, but checked the cost for a ticket for 1st September (as far as it will go at the moment) and it is the same as the current price. Either…
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Bike repair dispute and advice
My sister purchased a secondhand hybrid and D lock for £155 from a bike recycling centre and workshop on 19th November 2016. The bikes are fully serviced and have a 3 month guarantee. She used it for commuting, so it would cover about 10 miles per day on average. Bike seemed in good condition when it was purchased. Bike…
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Network rail
New to MSE and maybe be on wrong section but here goes anyway. I have shared access with network rail. Our drive is shared with their gate at the bottom of the drive and then another set of gate for them to access their yard. They want to remove the gate at the bottom of the drive which has been there for nearly 15 years.…
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breaking a journey on a standard off peak train ticket
We are due to go to the Isle of Wight from Hemel Hempstead on Saturday 22nd July. Looking online, it appears that there are significant engineering works that would complicate the journey so we thought maybe we would travel the day before, stay overnight in Portsmouth then travel on by ferry and Isle of Wight train. We…
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Trying to get by with the cycle to work scheme =
I was wondering if this was still running? Is there a link to it? And, is it compusory for my employee to pay for it?
