curious about this trip.
when i look at google, it says it is about a 4.5hr drive and 4.5hr train ride.
how much does the train cost to take on a trip like this? is the train somewhat comfortable? does it have things like plug-ins for computers and things? Any sort of food car?
would a trip like this be an over-night event for most people or do you ride the train back after the game?
I think you are referring to the trip to Barrow which is indeed a 4 hour journey.
All about buying tickets early, planning tickets from different rail operators and playing the system with railcards.
If you don’t do this the cost is unreal.
3 long rail journeys for me and my 2 lads this year.
Barrow, Carlisle and Hartlepool.
The rest some long trips in the car, Exeter, Tranmere and Harrogate.
Still a 120 mile round trip to each home game which is a pain but all part of the deal unfortunately.
Back to Barrow travelling with 3 train operators:
Banbury to Wolverhampton - Cross Country
Wolverhampton to Lancaster - Avanti West Coast
Lancaster to Barrow - Northern Line
Cost was £240 but got it down to £110
It’s a very long day but clearly the advantage by train is a few beers and quality time to relax.
Disadvantage it only takes one problem and you can get stranded for the night in a Northern outpost.
I’ve thumbed lifts and jumped on Mail trains over the years - Goes with the territory.