Hull to Leeds - Daily Train Commute Doable?

westv

Lum wrote: »

I get the impression that you don't currently live in the area, yet are considering moving to Hull and commuting to Leeds.

I'm sure there's a good reason, but why not just move to Leeds? It's a much nicer place than Hull.

Cos Hull is where my gf has a (for Hull) well paid job.

davidjwest

westv wrote: »

Car
Cost £392 a month petrol (plus parking)

Your car must be fairly thirsty, I commute a longer distance than you are looking at and it only costs me around £290 a month for diesel.

westv

davidjwest wrote: »

Your car must be fairly thirsty, I commute a longer distance than you are looking at and it only costs me around £290 a month for diesel.

But diesel is cheaper per mile than petrol, isn't it?

davidjwest

Yes it is, my point being it might be worth considering changing cars if you do decide to drive.

Assuming a 120 mile round trip, £1.35p a litre it would cost me around £275 a month in diesel, possibly a bit less. I've got a Mondeo, there are even more economical cars if you get something smaller.

You might get totally fed up of that commute though, it's an extremely dull bit of road, other than the bridge over the Ouse near Goole, that could be quite fun in high winds.

Probably only worth changing cars if yours actually needs replacing soon or you were thinking about it anyway.

little_alien

So did you go for the Commute to Leeds in the end ?
and how have you found it?

societys_child

little_alien wrote: »

So did you go for the Commute to Leeds in the end ?
and how have you found it?

This is an old thread you've dragged up . .

westv is still an active member on here, maybe looking for a job in Hull 'cos they're:

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so you might get an answer :rotfl: