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    Pubs north of Aberdeen

    Hi all next month I’m doing a Soirit of Scotland travel pass ( 4 days ) for trying to clear my last 3 HST powercars for haulage and also trying pubs ( lodging in Aberdeen) , can anyone kindly post stations north of Aberdeen that have a pub on the station and within a 5 minute walk of the...
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    Northern Complimentary travel pass

    Hi all on the northern travel complimentary travel passes ( return ) are you allowed to get on and off at stations - in between the origin and destination stations that you fill in ? Just like most return tickets give a break of journey ? Many thanks in advance for any help greatly appreciated
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    Scotrail First Class travel experiences

    Apologies if this is not the correct section to post please feel free to move correct thread I don’t live locally but I have always found Scotrail staff brilliant , be it on a roundabout ticket or when I travel on HST to Stirling or Aberdeen On the HST’s they are superb staff and in first...
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    Short day trip to Inverness

    Hi all on Thursday I am travelling from Preston - Glasgow then Glasgow - Inverness on the 10:08 HST ( hope they are not swapped ) I arrive at Inverness at 1325pm Then il be getting the 1720 HST from Inverness to Aberdeen . On both HSTS which side offers the best views of the Highlands ? Do...
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    Adding tickets to basket

    Hi all please could anyone advise which sites allow you to add tickets to a basket so I can add multiple journeys and pay for them in one transaction ( must be any card collection from TVM ) Many thanks in advance for any help much appreciated
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    Sheffield area

    Apologies if this is not the correct place but I plan on visiting a few pubs tomorrow specifically the Wellington in Shalesmoor , please could someone kindly tell me what ticket to get that will cover Sheffield trams and do I alight the train at Meadowhall or Sheffield to get the tram ? Also...
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    Scotrail HST’s

    Afternoon , I wonder if anyone can kindly give me a definite answer because I’m hoping to do a Spirit Of Scotland travel pass in September to clear my last 4 HST powercars for haulage and mileage stretching back to their FGW days Are there any plans to replace them this September or any...
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    Highland Rover

    Good morning , I’m hoping someone can give me correct advice , I was looking at the Highland Rover map and description ( validity ) etc On the map it doesn’t show Glasgow Queen street to Aberdeen direct and the description says it’s valid in two parts . Is it valid on the direct service...
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    Avanti TVMS

    Today I had two separate booking to collect from the ticket vending machine , specifically the Avanti ones at Preston on both counts I pressed collect tickets no need for any card at all I just had to insert my booking reference , is this a common or new occurence as I’ve never come across a TVM...
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    My weekend experience of Northern Rail Replacement buses

    I bought a weekend rover using the newspaper vouchers and without realising at time of purchasing it in advance there was no trains at all from Blackburn rail replacement buses from Bolton - Clitheroe , Burnley Manchester Road - Preston , Preston - Colne I have to say I found them to be more...
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    Avanti First class failure

    Well currently onboard the 20:06 from Glasgow - Preston. The guard was scanning/marking tickets at the barrier, he said nothing I parked myself in first class , no announcements or anything after Motherwell he walked through and said go to the on board shop for complementaries, suffering from...
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    Can you buy Off Peak Travelcards from TVM

    Apologies for the obvious question it may sound dumb but I ask because up north not every ticket vending machine can do day rangers or rovers can the TVM at Euston issue London Travelcards Zones 1-6 ?
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    Cheapest Ticket Euston - Didcot Parkway

    Anyone know the cheapest return ticket from Euston - Didcot Parkway after 0930am or anytime weekend ? Website showing £24 with railcard hoping for cheaper alternative but no oyster alternatives please Many thanks in advance for any help provided greatly appreciated as always
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    London Undeground Simulator

    Good morning im looking at purchasing the London Underground Simulator via the just trains website I notice it says online activation required for the London Underground simulator - is that the same activation as JT routes require or a different one ?
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    London travel advice (with Disabled Railcards)

    Evening all On Friday I have tickets from Blackburn to Kenton and returning Monday On arrival at Euston we are going to go straight to Kenton check in and drop the luggage off at hotel then go back to Euston for a few drinks and a meal then back to hotel on Saturday and sunday will be...
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    Avanti and LNER first class journeys today 16/02/24

    Well a mixed bag of sorts really Below are the main meals ( Breakfast Avanti and Evening Meal LNER ) The 0656 Preston - Euston saw 390044 “ Royal Scot “ roll in 3 mins early , tea/coffee offered upon departure from Preston. The lovely lady serving offered me another after both Wigan and...
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    Pub help , Willesden Junction , Gospel Oak and Barking

    Sorry for the short notice but I’m going London tommorow combining spotting and boozing , would appreciate any help with pubs close to above mentioned stations as I’m going first class outward on Avanti and returning on LNER I will posting a photo of the meals on this forum under trip reports...
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    Avanti Standard vs Avanti First Class

    Well having found myself a day off today I decided at 3am this morning to spontaneously book a advance standard class return from Preston to Glasgow for a jolly in Stirling and given how cheap it was I couldn’t resist Preston - Glasgow booked at 3am this morning on the 0815 from Preston and...
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    York - Lancaster Advance Ticket Query

    Hi all I have a question as I bought a ticket for a elderly couple the ticket in question is for Wednesday 23rd August 1449pm TPE from york arrives Man Piccadilly at 1611pm the connecting train on the iteniary and ticket departs Man Piccadilly to Lancaster at 1621pm again it’s a TPE service ...
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    GM Wayfarer Concession Query

    Hi all I am aware that all ENCTS bus passes issued by councils within the GM area are valid on trains , my question is are all holders of ENCTS bus passes regardless of where they are issued entitled to the concessionary discount of a GM wayfarer ?

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