Cheers Rich. I working my way through the 92 so Darlington will be getting a visit at some point. Good call on the GC - might for the 9.44 and there's a direct TPE due in 8 minutes before and advance returns for York come in £18 total so saved pounds and got 3 hours boozing time too.
I was going to suggest going via York & Darlo but while it might be quicker i dont think you can save anything. The GC train should be an HST as well, comfortbale and free wifi. It is a shame you are not going past Hartlepool as their are some good views up the Durham Coast
Well your boozing time in Pools will be governed by the lack of quality watering establishments. There is a good one on the station but it might be closed on match days, otherwise............................
( I have been in two pubs in Hartlpool, the ne on the station and one near the station that the polioce put all the Darlo fans before a derby. It is the only time in my life i have been INSTRUCTED to drink by a policeman!

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BTW we arent in the league anymore so dont count for the 92 - we are taking a short holiday in the BSP

