Author Topic: MK travel (Read 3339 times)

stu27 · « **on:** July 30, 2016, 07:14 PM »

I'm looking at getting the train to MK but I've never took a bike on one before
just after some pointers for the journey if anyone's got any any advice be very much appreciated
cheers
stu

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:26 PM »

It will be Virgin Trains then Stu, you'll need to reserve your bike space. I didn't used to, but have been stopped on a few occasions and asked where my reservation confirmation was. I got away with it, but you're always risking the chance of meeting a jobsworth who'll knock you back.

stu27 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:29 PM »

Cheers dan

ill look into it now,any sites you Could recommend
just train ones though

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:34 PM »

Quote from: stu27 on July 30, 2016, 07:29 PM

Cheers dan
ill look into it now,any sites you Could recommend
just train ones though

Not got my tickets myself yet. I did use the trainline.com for a few years, but last year, just randomly checked ticket prices on Virgintrains and got a return for £14, didn't even get the return as I got a lift off Rugger. You just need to be flexible on what time of day you travel, to keep the cost as low as poss.

You going down Friday?

stu27 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:40 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 30, 2016, 07:34 PM

Quote from: stu27 on July 30, 2016, 07:29 PM
Cheers dan
ill look into it now,any sites you Could recommend
just train ones though

Not got my tickets myself yet. I did use the trainline.com for a few years, but last year, just randomly checked ticket prices on Virgintrains and got a return for £14, didn't even get the return as I got a lift off Rugger. You just need to be flexible on what time of day you travel, to keep the cost as low as poss.

You going down Friday?

Nah,going Saturday, only an hour and half from Manchester,I thought it wouldn't be that quick
How about you?

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:45 PM »

Quote from: stu27 on July 30, 2016, 07:40 PM

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 30, 2016, 07:34 PM
Quote from: stu27 on July 30, 2016, 07:29 PM
Cheers dan
ill look into it now,any sites you Could recommend
just train ones though

Not got my tickets myself yet. I did use the trainline.com for a few years, but last year, just randomly checked ticket prices on Virgintrains and got a return for £14, didn't even get the return as I got a lift off Rugger. You just need to be flexible on what time of day you travel, to keep the cost as low as poss.

You going down Friday?
Nah,going Saturday, only an hour and half from Manchester,I thought it wouldn't be that quick
How about you?

Going down Friday, it's 1hr 20 from Chester. The ride from MK Central to the track is cool, I suggest you study google maps continually for the next few weeks though as it all looks the same. I've not got lost yet, but it is a challenge.

stu27 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2016, 07:50 PM »

Cheers dan

I still get lost when I'm driving in

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2016, 09:29 PM »

Just booked a single down there Stu for £26.

stu27 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:22 AM »

Just looked on virgin Dan
£16 single but says to call for bike bookings

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2016, 01:56 AM »

Quote from: stu27 on July 31, 2016, 12:22 AM

Just looked on virgin Dan
£16 single but says to call for bike bookings

Yeah, you need to do that.

Pooch · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:06 AM »

Looks like you 2 have got a room already

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:21 AM »

Quote from: Pooch on July 31, 2016, 09:06 AM

Looks like you 2 have got a room already

I'm with big Sam Meticulous on Friday in the Hotel, he's more powerful than Stu.

stu27 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:26 AM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 31, 2016, 09:21 AM

Quote from: Pooch on July 31, 2016, 09:06 AM
Looks like you 2 have got a room already

I'm with big Sam Meticulous on Friday in the Hotel, he's more powerful than Stu.

You B@st@rd

stu27 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:27 AM »

Quote from: Pooch on July 31, 2016, 09:06 AM

Looks like you 2 have got a room already

Looks like it's me and you then kidda

Pooch · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:18 PM »

Been a long time... Looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the gang 👍👍👍👍👍

Pooch · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:20 PM »

Ps.. Dan has been about. Sam's a big lad, but I'm sure he'll still have to tie his feet to the end of the bed!! 😂

stu27 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2016, 08:27 PM »

I've finally booked it

toyed with the idea of driving,but I'll be bolloxed

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:29 PM »

Be good to see you stu😉
A black cab from the station will only be a tenner , might be easier. Mk is a fooka to get around.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:55 PM »

Quote from: Hmoon27 on August 16, 2016, 09:29 PM

Be good to see you stu😉
A black cab from the station will only be a tenner , might be easier. Mk is a fooka to get around.

It's a 20 minute ride on a BMX, but it's always 45 going back on Sunday, strangely enough.

stu27 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:41 PM »

Quote from: Hmoon27 on August 16, 2016, 09:29 PM

Be good to see you stu😉
A black cab from the station will only be a tenner , might be easier. Mk is a fooka to get around.

And you too Mark

Quote from: Retrodan72 on August 16, 2016, 09:55 PM

Quote from: Hmoon27 on August 16, 2016, 09:29 PM
Be good to see you stu😉
A black cab from the station will only be a tenner , might be easier. Mk is a fooka to get around.

It's a 20 minute ride on a BMX, but it's always 45 going back on Sunday, strangely enough.