[Sammy Spireite]

Kick Off this Saturday is now 1pm

[SocraticCFC]

Sammy Spireite, on 24 July 2023 - 12:08 PM, said:

Kick Off this Saturday is now 1pm

Strikes and KO changes aside, for 2 of us to go by train, it would cost a staggering £460+ - a ludicrous amount of money. Kick the Tories out!!

[DIFH]

SocraticCFC, on 24 July 2023 - 01:52 PM, said:

Strikes and KO changes aside, for 2 of us to go by train, it would cost a staggering £460+ - a ludicrous amount of money. Kick the Tories out!!

I’d love you to explain that one.

Why not hire a car or use coaching network

[warfey is a spireite]

DIFH, on 24 July 2023 - 01:58 PM, said:

I’d love you to explain that one.

Why not hire a car or use coaching network

Champagne extra

[SocraticCFC]

DIFH, on 24 July 2023 - 01:58 PM, said:

I'd love you to explain that one.

Why not hire a car or use coaching network

I've got a got thanks - a very big one - and coaches don't go there apparently - it's the principle I'm talking about - a blisteringly ridiculous amount of money to be cramped up. Ever thought of trying to be environmentally friendly without spending a shedload on an electric car? Hitchhike maybe?

[ronpowellsbutler]

SocraticCFC, on 24 July 2023 - 01:52 PM, said:

Strikes and KO changes aside, for 2 of us to go by train, it would cost a staggering £460+ - a ludicrous amount of money. Kick the Tories out!!

I can take you for £300…..

[smiffy]

I’ll do it for £275.00

[SocraticCFC]

smiffy, on 24 July 2023 - 04:06 PM, said:

I'll do it for £275.00

that's what i like free market liberal competition - as long as it includes an overnight stay in a 4 star, evening meal and exec seats.

[Norton Blue]

SocraticCFC, on 24 July 2023 - 01:52 PM, said:

Strikes and KO changes aside, for 2 of us to go by train, it would cost a staggering £460+ - a ludicrous amount of money. Kick the Tories out!!

Assuming you’re travelling from Chesterfield? If so you can get the first train - 10:09 from Chesterfield to Bristol (arrives 12:37) on an off peak return for £235 for you both (117.40 each).

Last time i checked, cross country was privately owned

[Norton Blue]

SocraticCFC, on 24 July 2023 - 03:04 PM, said:

cramped up.

Can i ask the last time you were on public transport? You do realise they have individual seats and some tables rather than wooden benches, more room than you’ll have in your really big car, and you’ll be able to walk up and down the train, which you cant do in your really big car

[clarevoyant.]

Norton Blue, on 24 July 2023 - 05:53 PM, said:

Assuming you’re travelling from Chesterfield? If so you can get the first train - 10:09 from Chesterfield to Bristol (arrives 12:37) on an off peak return for £235 for you both (117.40 each).

Last time i checked, cross country was privately owned

It'll be a bit of a challenge to get from the station to Bear Pit island and then negotiate the Cheltenham Rd. (2 mile plus of standing traffic) in 20 minutes

[mr. smith]

Norton Blue, on 24 July 2023 - 06:27 PM, said:

Can i ask the last time you were on public transport? You do realise they have individual seats and some tables rather than wooden benches, more room than you’ll have in your really big car, and you’ll be able to walk up and down the train, which you cant do in your really big car

can i ask the last time you were on public transport? the aisle is used to cram more standing passengers on the last few times ive been on a train.
the pricing structure is a shambles & the travelling conditions are a disgrace.

[CFC91]

Norton Blue, on 24 July 2023 - 06:27 PM, said:

Can i ask the last time you were on public transport? You do realise they have individual seats and some tables rather than wooden benches, more room than you’ll have in your really big car, and you’ll be able to walk up and down the train, which you cant do in your really big car

That’s not the experience I have of using public transport in this country and I travel on trains every week. They’re a disgrace - pricing, quality of service, reliance of service etc etc

[SocraticCFC]

Norton Blue, on 24 July 2023 - 06:27 PM, said:

Can i ask the last time you were on public transport? You do realise they have individual seats and some tables rather than wooden benches, more room than you'll have in your really big car, and you'll be able to walk up and down the train, which you cant do in your really big car

Separate argument. Btw last time?This morning mate - overcrowded with a lot of people putting their luggage on seats. Public transport in this country is third world standard mate - use it a lot. Trains which used to have 4 coaches now have two - those which had 9 coaches to London now have 7 or 5 etc... Ludicrously out of kilter with 'public service' and aimed at profit for rolling stock companies. I doubt Starmer will improve things any more than that meretricious little dribbler from Uxbridge. promised ith GB Railway who resigned from Parliament a few months ago

[warfey is a spireite]

clarevoyant., on 24 July 2023 - 06:45 PM, said:

It'll be a bit of a challenge to get from the station to Bear Pit island and then negotiate the Cheltenham Rd. (2 mile plus of standing traffic) in 20 minutes

Let me help you my old mate ,the last 2times I've done bristol rovers,get the same train to bristol parkway ,go over the other side ,out the station ,directly into bus station,one bus gets you 5 minutes from ground,and bus back to station. Simples. Warfey

[clarevoyant.]

warfey is a spireite, on 25 July 2023 - 08:59 AM, said:

Let me help you my old mate ,the last 2times I've done bristol rovers,get the same train to bristol parkway ,go over the other side ,out the station ,directly into bus station,one bus gets you 5 minutes from ground,and bus back to station. Simples. Warfey

A very sedate stroll from Bear Pit up the Cheltenham Rd., calling in numerous refreshment houses was a pleasing route too the Memorial Ground. But I won't be there as I'll be watching it rain as its the last Saturday of the cricket season (for some).

[Holmesc1]

SocraticCFC, on 24 July 2023 - 01:52 PM, said:

Strikes and KO changes aside, for 2 of us to go by train, it would cost a staggering £460+ - a ludicrous amount of money. Kick the Tories out!!

You having a laugh? You can get two open returns to bristol for £150ish with a two together railcard which is only 30 quid

[SocraticCFC]

Holmesc1, on 25 July 2023 - 11:16 AM, said:

You having a laugh? You can get two open returns to bristol for £150ish with a two together railcard which is only 30 quid

Which comes back to my point about complex fare structures and hidden caveats and greed

[Holmesc1]

SocraticCFC, on 25 July 2023 - 02:58 PM, said:

Which comes back to my point about complex fare structures and hidden caveats and greed

How on earth is that complex? Its a open return to bristol which can be used on any operator although theres only one that offers a direct route.

[Holmesc1]

SocraticCFC, on 25 July 2023 - 02:58 PM, said:

Which comes back to my point about complex fare structures and hidden caveats and greed

How on earth is that complex? Its a open return to bristol which can be used on any operator although theres only one that offers a direct route.