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Post by Two Headed Sex Beast on May 7, 2015 23:03:44 GMT
Is anyone getting a little nervous about actually getting on a train to Paddington on the 17th?
I'm booked on the 07:58 from Bath Spa and I'm nervous that the train will be too busy from Temple Meads to even get on at Bath (and no doubt Bath Spa will be busy). I have spoken to FGW and they simply say that it will be busy and you'll be standing, though I have no doubt that they are underestimating the numbers who will be travelling, especially considering there are less sevices than normal and with all the railworks going on.
I'm probably going to cancel my tickets and book a later train - from Westbury (wilts) at 09:50 to Paddington.
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Post by Rex on May 8, 2015 7:24:47 GMT
Trains? On a Sunday? rather you than me !
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Post by piratethree on May 8, 2015 7:41:13 GMT
Why not buy a return from Bath - Bristol just to be safe, and get on at Temple Meads, I know its more expense to an already expensive day out, but at least you will have peace of mind.
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Post by One F in Dunford on May 8, 2015 7:42:11 GMT
Is anyone getting a little nervous about actually getting on a train to Paddington on the 17th? I'm booked on the 07:58 from Bath Spa and I'm nervous that the train will be too busy from Temple Meads to even get on at Bath (and no doubt Bath Spa will be busy). I have spoken to FGW and they simply say that it will be busy and you'll be standing, though I have no doubt that they are underestimating the numbers who will be travelling, especially considering there are less sevices than normal and with all the railworks going on. I'm probably going to cancel my tickets and book a later train - from Westbury (wilts) at 09:50 to Paddington. What about catching a Train from Bath to Bristol TM, then getting on your train. You may get a seat then. Obviously takes a bit more time but just a thought. |
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Post by baffgas on May 8, 2015 7:55:10 GMT
Is anyone getting a little nervous about actually getting on a train to Paddington on the 17th? I'm booked on the 07:58 from Bath Spa and I'm nervous that the train will be too busy from Temple Meads to even get on at Bath (and no doubt Bath Spa will be busy). I have spoken to FGW and they simply say that it will be busy and you'll be standing, though I have no doubt that they are underestimating the numbers who will be travelling, especially considering there are less sevices than normal and with all the railworks going on. I'm probably going to cancel my tickets and book a later train - from Westbury (wilts) at 09:50 to Paddington. If your near Westbury I would go with that. Its normally a quicker route as it makes less stops. I'm in Trowbridge so was going to take the train from Westbury, but at £60 ish a ticket they can ram it, I'm driving. Might even persuade the Mrs to drive back! |
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Post by Warmley Gas (formerly HSgas) on May 8, 2015 7:57:31 GMT
National Express from Bristol bus station was around £20 return last week. 4 of us getting the 8am coach to get us there around 10.45. Job done.
Megabus was coming up a bit cheaper but we'd rather the slight luxury of the national express!
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Post by Trowbridge_Gas on May 8, 2015 11:48:56 GMT
Is anyone getting a little nervous about actually getting on a train to Paddington on the 17th? I'm booked on the 07:58 from Bath Spa and I'm nervous that the train will be too busy from Temple Meads to even get on at Bath (and no doubt Bath Spa will be busy). I have spoken to FGW and they simply say that it will be busy and you'll be standing, though I have no doubt that they are underestimating the numbers who will be travelling, especially considering there are less sevices than normal and with all the railworks going on. I'm probably going to cancel my tickets and book a later train - from Westbury (wilts) at 09:50 to Paddington. See you on the Westbury train! I made sure to go from there rather than getting one from Trowbridge that changes at Bath Spa for the very reason you describe... I can see all the ones coming through from Bristol being rammed, surely FGW are planning for this eventuality!! |
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Post by harrybuckle on May 8, 2015 14:02:55 GMT
Did I NOT HEAR all trains from BTM to Paddington finish at Reading on 17 May and a bus to Victoria Coach station ? SAME ON RETURN JOURNEY
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Post by Portishead Pirate on May 8, 2015 14:22:45 GMT
Did I NOT HEAR all trains from BTM to Paddington finish at Reading on 17 May and a bus to Victoria Coach station ? SAME ON RETURN JOURNEY No, National Rail and FGW (the operator) are both saying that there are diversions in place due to engineering works around the Reading area and between Southall and Paddington, the latter ending by 0830 Sunday.
This means that most trains will be running TM > Bath > Reading > Padd via diverted lines and not stopping at Didcot/Swindon/Chippenham. There is one train each way that involves a part bus substitution but that's all. Things can change of course but that's the latest as reported by National Rail and their engineering work is booked in advance - things do overrun of course.... Have faith, and a beer. 
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Post by alftimebovril on May 8, 2015 14:56:30 GMT
National Express from Bristol bus station was around £20 return last week. 4 of us getting the 8am coach to get us there around 10.45. Job done. Megabus was coming up a bit cheaper but we'd rather the slight luxury of the national express! I was gonna get the train but couldn't reserve a seat didn't want to risk having to stand so now I am the same Bus as you.... good shout |
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Post by Warmley Gas (formerly HSgas) on May 8, 2015 23:26:44 GMT
National Express from Bristol bus station was around £20 return last week. 4 of us getting the 8am coach to get us there around 10.45. Job done. Megabus was coming up a bit cheaper but we'd rather the slight luxury of the national express! I was gonna get the train but couldn't reserve a seat didn't want to risk having to stand so now I am the same Bus as you.... good shout Well played. How much was it? Im guessing quite a few gas heads will use this cheaper option...depending if they can handle the coach journey! |
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Post by LincsBlue on May 9, 2015 14:08:30 GMT
I'm on the 9:03 out of Newark, will probably be full of Codheads  |
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Post by rbod on May 9, 2015 14:19:36 GMT
8.20 from Doncaster - that could be full of Grimsby as well!!!!
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Post by mjhgas on May 9, 2015 14:35:05 GMT
On a stag weekend in Brighton! Reckon it should be a quiet train travelling up on Sun am!!!
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Post by bs5 on May 10, 2015 9:32:22 GMT
Did I NOT HEAR all trains from BTM to Paddington finish at Reading on 17 May and a bus to Victoria Coach station ? SAME ON RETURN JOURNEY No just a diversion , trains run as normal but miss a few stations ,bargain at £40 return including zones 1-6 on the tube |
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Post by theburge7 on May 11, 2015 12:35:02 GMT
I'm on the 9:03 out of Newark, will probably be full of Codheads |
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Post by LPGas on May 11, 2015 12:38:45 GMT
I am going by car, going to the North of Wembley then catch tube.
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Post by High Salvington Gas on May 11, 2015 16:29:44 GMT
0832 West Worthing to Victoria; not expecting it to be busy.
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Post by The Flying Winger on May 11, 2015 18:11:30 GMT
I am going by car, going to the North of Wembley then catch tube. Similar to us, we are driving to Uxbridge and getting the train from there. Worked a treat last time. |
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Post by bishopstonbrfc on May 11, 2015 19:43:18 GMT
Is anyone getting a little nervous about actually getting on a train to Paddington on the 17th? I'm booked on the 07:58 from Bath Spa and I'm nervous that the train will be too busy from Temple Meads to even get on at Bath (and no doubt Bath Spa will be busy). I have spoken to FGW and they simply say that it will be busy and you'll be standing, though I have no doubt that they are underestimating the numbers who will be travelling, especially considering there are less sevices than normal and with all the railworks going on. I'm probably going to cancel my tickets and book a later train - from Westbury (wilts) at 09:50 to Paddington. See you on the Westbury train! I made sure to go from there rather than getting one from Trowbridge that changes at Bath Spa for the very reason you describe... I can see all the ones coming through from Bristol being rammed, surely FGW are planning for this eventuality!! Are they f**k. Queued for over 3 hours for a train after an Olympic game at the Millennium Stadium as no extra services were put in place. Thousands of foreigners on a once in a lifetime trip who were going back to London got an authentic taste of the British transport system. |
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