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Kidderminster to Edinburgh by train?

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  • Frith
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    I have booked the £25 tickets and have thought about doing half bus then train to come back.
  • Cornucopia
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    Frith wrote: »
    Interesting you mention the date, Mickey54, because we would be coming home the Thursday before Good Friday...

    Virgin Trains seem to have £17 singles on that date at 10:51, 12:52 & 14:52 - change at Wolverhampton and Smethwick.
  • Frith
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    Thanks, Cornucopia - where are you looking because I can't find them! I booked the outgoing tickets through the virgin site.
  • Cornucopia
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    VirginTrains.co.uk

    Edinburgh Waverley - Kidderminster on 20/4/17 @ 10

    Nothing more complicated than that.
  • Frith
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    Ah, we're leaving on the 11th and returning on the 13th.
  • Cornucopia
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    Ah, okay, misread the dates.

    There are some cheap tickets on Transpennine Express between Edinburgh & Manchester. You might be able to add on something via Shrewsbury to them.

    Alternatively, wait a couple of weeks and use a proper split ticketing app, like the MSE one.
  • Strider590
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    Frith wrote: »
    I've been searching for trains to and from Edinburgh in April. (Going for 2 night break). Managed to find one going for £25 for the three of us! (2 adults and 1 child with railcard). Coming back, nothing for less than £200. Surely that's not right?! Can anyone advise how to find a cheaper fare? I looked at the bus but it'll take 9 hours which is a step too far.

    That's danger money for the train driver.
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  • Cornucopia
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    I had another quick look and these options might be cheaper on that day...

    Edinburgh - Manchester/Manchester-Shrewsbury/Shrewsbury-Kidderminster

    or

    Edinburgh - Manchester/Manchester-Wolverhamption (National Express Coach)/Wolverhampton-Kidderminster
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