I'm surprised that no on mentioned it, but if you travel after 9:30 the prices are less than half.
Also, in many cases, it is cheaper to get a "cheap day return" than a one way ticket.
AND learn how to read a British rail way timetable. You will save a lot of money. The 9.35 you took might get to your destination before the 9 am and much cheaper as well.
I sure miss the days of Herbie at Enfield lock and Nottingham.
Herb and I were sitting on the bank of Enfield lock with a pint in each hand when they announced the closure of the Enfield site.
The pub at the gate. RIFLES, sounded like a beehive and we both imagined a thousand plots by the workers to take things of value home.
I sure miss the Pattern Room, Herbie and the characters that I got to know through there over the years.
Thank you all for the information. I may take a trip to Maldon based on Nigel's suggestions. I'm only in London for three days and then heading to Italy. If get back there again, I will start earlier so that I can see the NFC at Leeds'
'm surprised that no on mentioned it, but if you travel after 9:30 the prices are less than half.
Maybe you missed post #4
Train journey (London to Leeds) is about 2 1/4 hours + taxi at either end.
~09:00 hrs departure is premium communter time and will cost ~ GBP £180 (one way) per person
~11:00 hrs and the cost comes down to ~ GBP £80 (one way)
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
Serious researchers can get access to the firearms collection at Leeds, but the general public are not encouraged.
Indeed.
Only this week I was called by an agent asking if I'd be interested in a contract job in Bath, only wanted in office one per week, 4 days wfh. I can drive to Reading station in about 20 mins, which is only a 53min train journey to Bath station, then a 5min walk to office. But...........train ticket would be £160 return and when added to the £25 car charge for parking at Reading Station car park, it made no sense what so ever, even for just one day per week in office. Driving would about a quarter of that cost, but take a lot longer, and Bath city are doing its best to discourage use of the car, without a viable cost effective alternative.
Just the thing for putting round holes in square heads.
When I graduated from High School in 1972 a good friend and I planned to tour Europe in camper van. We heard of a car park in London where you could buy a used van or car from other tourists who were ending their trip. There were mechanics on site to check out the vehicle and others who would help you with paperwork and insurance. It was a well known option to tour ol' Blighty and the continent and we started saving for the trip. We were both avid skiers and fell asleep every night with dreams of schussing down the slopes of Chamonix, Val d'Isère, Courchevel, Kitzbuhel, and Cortina d'Ampezzo to name a few. We worked hard to save up enough money and were fixing to leave when my friend announced he was engaged and needed his saved up money for the wedding and honeymoon. Drat! I couldn't afford the costs alone and looked for a compatible partner but never found one so I did the next best thing, I went to college.
When I graduated from High School in 1972 a good friend and I planned to tour Europe in camper van. We heard of a car park in London where you could buy a used van or car from other tourists who were ending their trip. There were mechanics on site to check out the vehicle and others who would help you with paperwork and insurance. It was a well known option to tour ol' Blighty and the continent and we started saving for the trip. We were both avid skiers and fell asleep every night with dreams of schussing down the slopes of Chamonix, Val d'Isère, Courchevel, Kitzbuhel, and Cortina d'Ampezzo to name a few. We worked hard to save up enough money and were fixing to leave when my friend announced he was engaged and needed his saved up money for the wedding and honeymoon. Drat! I couldn't afford the costs alone and looked for a compatible partner but never found one so I did the next best thing, I went to college.
No1 Son did something similar after University.
He took (most of) a year touring Australia - he started on the 'bottom right' of the country. He was staying in hostels and saw a car (small peugeot) advertised for $150, he called me up and asked if he should buy it - after some discussion we agreed that he would have it properly serviced and carry, plenty of water and 'off he went'.
He was pulled over by the Police for travelling with his window down and his arm 'outside' resting on the top of the door - apparently thats a big NO-NO !
Worked his way along the South Coast starting at Canberra, up the West coast (past Perth) picking prickly pears and castrating bulls (amongst other jobs), went off roading down dried up river beds & finally across the top to Darwin where he finished the trip and sold the car on a 'backpackers noticeboard, for $150.
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
I'm surprised that no on mentioned it, but if you travel after 9:30 the prices are less than half.
Also, in many cases, it is cheaper to get a "cheap day return" than a one way ticket.
AND learn how to read a British rail way timetable. You will save a lot of money. The 9.35 you took might get to your destination before the 9 am and much cheaper as well.
I sure miss the days of Herbie at Enfield lock and Nottingham.
Herb and I were sitting on the bank of Enfield lock with a pint in each hand when they announced the closure of the Enfield site.
The pub at the gate. RIFLES, sounded like a beehive and we both imagined a thousand plots by the workers to take things of value home.
I sure miss the Pattern Room, Herbie and the characters that I got to know through there over the years.
It's history now Warren and you were lucky enough to be there. Put it down on paper even if you don't want to post it here.
“There are invisible rulers who control the destinies of millions. It is not generally realized to what extent the words and actions of our most influential public men are dictated by shrewd persons operating behind the scenes.”
Perhaps we should compile a list of "economical modes of transport in the UK" for those of us on a tight budget?
The cheapest form of transport has to be walking and for those who want to get from A to B in more haste try running. Then there is the bicycle option, being careful to avoid the many potholes and motorised vehicles.. There is the four legged option such as a horse, camel or elephant, assuming that one has access to such a beast. If none of those options appear attractive then, if one is willing for a little financial outlay, there is the bus.
I am sure that there are more options for the thrifty traveller in the UK that I have missed, please add.
I am sure that there are more options for the thrifty traveller in the UK that I have missed, please add.
There is always "the thumb"
Mine are not the best, but they are not too bad. I can think of lots of Enfields I'd rather have but instead of constantly striving for more, sometimes it's good to be satisfied with what one has...
buy a Britrail pass before you go. Makes rail travel less expensive and easier.
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Originally Posted by Warren
and when added to the £25 car charge for parking at Reading Station car park, it made no sense what so ever, even for just one day per week in office. Driving would about a quarter of that cost, but take a lot longer, and Bath city are doing its best to discourage use of the car, without a viable cost effective alternative.
