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Attractions and venues that offer a discount when you arrive by public transport
Seen a few of these types of offers recently so thought it might be good to compile a bit of a list. The best known is probably the National Rail 2 for 1 scheme which is well documented on MSE's Deals pages here. But less well known are the deals available at London attractions (including the Tower of London and Hampton…
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Public Transport & Cycling Sticky
🚴♀️ Handy Forum threads from this board: * Beginners guide to cycle commuting * MoneySaving for cyclists discussion 🚂 Other relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Cheap train and coach deals * MoneySaving tips for cyclists * Cheap train tickets * Train season ticket calculator * Train delays * Oyster card refunds…
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Train strike - split tickets - refunds
Hi I booked an entire journey via the Trainline. This was a split ticket booking. The journey was from Edinburgh to Southampton parkway (we had flown to Scotland) and were heading home. Two rail operators - LNER and SWR. SWR and Tube was the leg from London Kings Cross via Waterloo to Southampton. On the day of travel SWR…
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Bus tips & tricks
I'd love to hear some of your tips and tricks for bus travel. Here are a few of mine (bearing in mind that I'm a Londoner): * A kid told me that he always looks out for the brand new buses by checking their reg plate, because the new ones in his area of South London are equipped with charging ports. He'll wait until a new…
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Network Railcard annual savings
I've had a Network Railcard for almost a year now and it's coming up for renewal. Quick question - is there an easy way to see how many times I've used it and how much I've saved? FYI I am not a regular train user but do try to use them when possible.
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Network Rail Card Question
Morning! First time Network Rail Card buyer so this may be a silly question... is there a best site to buy it through and is there anyway to get a discount when buying the card? I'm looking to mostly use it to travel on my own into London off-peak, but also on weekends with family. Thanks!
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Battery issue with e bike Carrera Crosscity E bike
Posted this on another category but it was suggested I post on this category Can anyone help with a Carrera Crosscity E bike x2 purchased from Halfords in Aug 2017 The batteries were stored as per the owners manual and last week decided to charge the batteries with the charger showing as green that told us the batteries…
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Bus pass petition...
Just in case anyone is interested https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/652985
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London Marathon Underground query
I'll be travelling down to London on Saturday to see a show. I'll be staying overnight in a hotel in Marylebone (near the Edgeware Road Station). The following day, I'll be going to see the Frameless Immersive Art Experience in the morning (a 15-minute walk from the hotel). Now is going to be quieter to walk back to…
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Travel / commuting costs for cabin crew
Am cabin crew and commute to work by either flying or driving to my place of work from Scotland Is their anything allowed to be claimed for ?
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Lighter and not expensive e-bike suggestions
I would like to buy a hybrid/commuter e-bike (step-thru would be a good option) that is relatively light (under 20kg including battery, closer to 15kg better) and not inordinately expensive (preferably under £2K). It doesn't need to have huge range or lots of gears, any suggestions for suitable bikes would be welcome.
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Congestion Charge Penalty Notice
Hello,Can anyone help? I received a Congestion Charge Penalty Notice for driving in Central London on the 2nd of April. However, on the 3rd of April at about 0700 hrs, I made the £15.00 payment to TFL Congestion Charge for driving in Central London. I disputed the notice online saying that I made the payment providing…
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Cycle to work scheme
I'm about to start a new job that offers this scheme Has anyone used it recently? Seems you can get about 30% off a bike
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10% off ferries to Belfast- limited offer
Stena Line valid on sailings until end of year "Grab yourself a bargain and get ready to sail & save on your next spring or summer escape! Even better, when you book early you get the best choice of sailings, cabins and upgrades like our luxurious Stena Plus Lounge which is included in our Premium fare. What’s the deal?…
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Is there (such a thing as) a high security bike cover (for bikes on my vehicle Towbar bike rack)?
Hi all I currently have a van with an expensive Tow bar which holds 2 expensive Ebikes. I'd like to cover this towbar/bikes with a bike cover that will not only keep the bikes dry etc but also keep the bikes hidden from view to stop opportunists. I realise that any cover must probably be made out of some form of material,…
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Best ways to minimise punctures on bike
I've got a fairly old Boardman Hybrid (Comp Performance Series). I've not ridden for a few years & noticed the original Continental tyres supplied on the bike (Ultra Race) 700x28 punctured a lot. I was only travelling on main roads so not off road at all. I was recommended Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres which are now fitted…
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Help me! Tickets cancelled due to strike and where do I stand!
hi there, I need some advice on where I stand with the rail strikes. I booked a ticket for London to Liverpool for the 5th April to get there early in the morning. Unfortunately now the train has been cancelled. The alternative route the Trainline has given will get me there after my meeting. I can't afford to stay in a…
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Notice of intention to prosecute from Kings Cross Station London
Good afternoon, I received a Notice of intention to prosecute from Kings Cross Railway station. I purchased a regular ticket on line but wasn't able to print it, so when I arrived to St Pancras station I asked the officer to open the gate showing him my booking reference in order to print the ticket at the machine right in…
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Ferry Travel delays
Are there any standard procedures for recompensing UK Ferry Travel delays? The Isle of Wight is suffering badly from substandard services from it's ferry providers - one of whom at least provide vouchers for complimentary hot drinks for delays of two hours and more, the other - Wightlink - provide absolutely nothing!
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Northern Delay Repay website - password field not encrypted?
I've made several claims and was about to make another one for a cancelled train when I realised that, when I type into the password field, it is not encrypted: Has it always been this like? It's a secure connection (verified by Amazon apparently) and looks like the legit website but all other websites I've used that…
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Rail fare rises March 2024
According to the news rail fares will rise by “up to 4.9%”. My monthly season ticket with London Northwestern Railway will rise from £636.30 to £677.50. I calculate that at more than a 6% increase. Who do I complain to? Any ideas? How is this allowed if the fare increases are capped at 4.9%?
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Booking Advance Train Tickets
We are planning a trip in late June, so I have started to check prices on a couple of rail operators’ apps, including LNER as they operate services over the longest section of our route. I'm still being offered Anytime tickets, except when I use the Trainline app. There, the outbound tickets are shown as discounted and…