Recent content by Long Standin

Many thanks to everybody. I'll have a think about the options and start saving.

I have found something on the Sourthern website which is of interest (although still a bit pricey). It's a first class ticket from haywards Heath to St. Pancras and doesn't state 'FCC Only'. It's 4,928 and states the following when you select 'info': (Does anybody know if it is a viable...

I work in the City near to the Gherkin. Unfortunately City Thameslink is too far away to be viable. As far as I'm aware any other journey would involve tube or bus which adds quite a bit onto the cost (i.e. getting the train to Victoria then getting the tube). The new job will require me to...

Thanks to everybody for your thoughts. Like I said I am being cheeky. I do have a standard pass but you cannot get a seat during those hours. The extra cost to a 1st class ticket is too much for me. I just wondered if there was an obvious option I was missing. (Current thought is to upgrade...

That's very kind. Thank you. I looked into it myself and there is no first class ticket available on national rail enquiries from either Crystal palace or Norwood Junction. I should highlight that my train doesn't stop at these stations. It travels Haywards Heath - East Croydon - London...

Hi, I hope I'm not being really cheeky with this enquiry but I'm seeing if there are any 'cheat' ways to upgrade to a 1st class ticket. I am due to start a new job and it will mean travelling earlier in the day. Based on previous experience this means that I will struggle for a seat. I...