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In January we are having a break in Scarborough and want to use some bus day rovers. We would like to go to Whitby. Can anyone advise me on the best ticket. Thanks
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Please go to the above site and complete the survey. l ended up with a GWR e/voucher for £20!
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I am looking at getting a day rover on the Welsh Valley Lines on the August Bank Holiday.
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My questions...
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First Great Western is showing at the moment 33 train cancellations and 125 other train service updates
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