Going to Birmingham via Euston from Reading isn't really a good idea, and would cost more (and I am a tight northerner after all).

And I guess going to Paddington and changing at Reading for the London crowd isn't realistic either, so I guess I'll just have to hook up with y'all when we get there.

i'll join you guys on the train.

is it worth doing a block booking?

(Edited by Mr Bob 12/01/2003 23:29)

JJ: um, visit alex on thursday and then you'll be in london anyway

Bob: cool

Ok, If you buy a ticket on the day, it will cost 35 UKP. In advance, approximately 22 UKP (www.thetrainline.com).

However, we can attract discounts of 10% or more if we can get a group of say 10 or more people together. If we can't muster such a group size, then Virgin trains (who operate the decent London->B'ham service) offer 'Virgin Groupies' tickets, which are available in advance for groups of 3-4. I don't know how cost effecive these are - I will look into it.

So far we have:
Katie
PoF
LW
and myself

Hmmm. Well, I'm working Thursday until 7pm, but we'll see.

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by KaTiEStar
JJ: um, visit alex on thursday and then you'll be in london anyway

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And do I get any say in this? Just kidding, you know you're very welcome to stay at mine if you like.

*Bump* *bump* *bump* *bump* *bump* *bump* *bump*

Anyone else up for the train ride? if not we'll book soon

I'll be getting the train, but I don't finish work till 18:00.

bunk off!

go on, you knwo you wanna

if not, did people want to go later? when do we have to check in by?

Please count me in for the train - whenever it may be! Can't get on the internet very often at the moment (just checked email for the first time in a month!), but I'll try to check out any updates next week.

ok

anymore for anymore?

Depending on what i'm doing, maybe but i've not booked or anything yet for the T party.

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by SPIKE
...but i've not booked or anything yet for the T party.

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Better get a move on then if you wanna go, hadn't ya?

Right, theres 5 of us so far:

Me
POF
LW
Bob
Nutty Bat

anyone else? if not, we are going to book soon, can those on the list that i dot have regular contact with please e-mail me at katievamp@hotmail.com and tell me how you want to go about booking

Thank you

Ok, here are the times for the trains:

Friday 21st Feb, 12.45 London Euston - 14.22 Birmingham
Sunday 23rd Feb, 14.45 Birmingham - 16.47 London Euston


If you book via www.thetrainline.com, then the cheapest ticket is to book two single tickets. To do this, say you are booking a return, until you get to the screen where it asks you to choose times, at the top of the lists there should be a 'Click here for single fares' link - click it. The 'Value 7 Day Adv Single' costs 8 UKP, meaning a combined return ticket cost of 16 UKP!

NB. If you have a Young Persons railcard (under 25s only), then the cost goes down to 10.60 UKP. These railcards only cost 18 UKP - If you use the trains a fair amount, it is worth getting one. It gives you a reduction of a third on most train fares.

oh btw, don't book just yet - lets make sure these times are ok for everyone first

Just so's ya know, I won't be coming back to London on the Sunday. I'll be going to Aberystwyth for a couple of days. But if we're getting singles then that's cool, I can work something out...

You mean I have to get a train with all you crazy people! Yay! hehe

Virgin trains should be pretty cheap for group bookings...I've dont that before. make sure we all get on the right train though.....or it might be a weekend in scotland for some of us!

Due to some unforseen circumstances, I'm having to get the train now.

Hasd this all been sorted & if not can I get in on the action?

Pleeeeeese?!? *drops to knees & begs shamelessly*

PS. I can't book online because I have no Credit Card, but I have a YP rail card, so I'll probably just do it on the day *shrug*

(Edited by Taz 28/01/2003 11:27)