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what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 01:17 PM UTC

hi

apart from the National Express East Coast train from London kings cross, what other easy and cheap methods can I use to get to York from London for example can i get a bus, or an express coach if so where in London would I be able to get it from. how long would it take.

if any one can help it would be very much appreciated

sam2008

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 04:02 PM UTC

you could take a National Express coach

there are several each day take between 5 and 6 hours and costs about £23

train will be quicker but probably much more expensive

the main pick up is probably Victoria coach park but there may be other pick ups to choose from

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kerryjayne

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 04:09 PM UTC

www.nationalexpress.com will give you coach times and fares: you should should book your seat ahead to be sure of a seat, either online or at an agent/coach.

www.nationalrail.co.uk will give you train times and fares. There is no need to book ahead, although fares are cheaper this way.

National Express is the train service, not the coach.

Coaches do not usually pick up elsewhere: they run from point-to-point. Local buses pick up at several points on their routes. 'Buses' are for short-distance travel in the UK, 'coaches' are for long-distance.

Coaches are usually cheaper than trains, but the journeys are slower and vulnerable to traffic delays.

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leics

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 04:10 PM UTC

Meant to say 'National Express is the coach service, not the train' !!!

Must use the 'preview' button in future......... :-)

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leics

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 07:25 PM UTC

Leics - National Express now run the trains too from London to York - they took over the franchise from GNER - I wonder if they will align coach and train fares!

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Britannia2

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 07:46 PM UTC

No! I got on one of their trains by accident and had to pay an extra £71!

Anyway:

Megabus is cheap. They can get you to London or Wakefield where I live, then a quick train or regional bus.

http://www.megabus.com/uk/

Have a great time!

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DAO

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Wed January 16, 2008 08:44 PM UTC

Aha.....must have subliminally remembered about the National Express train and just didn't believe myself! :-)

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leics

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Tue July 29, 2008 09:46 PM UTC

www.nationalexpress.com book in advance cheaper if you buy as singles train is the best way to travel.

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IKARUS510

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Re: what different methods of travel can i use (london to york)
Posted: Tue July 29, 2008 10:37 PM UTC

Sam never signed on again after Janusry.

Such good information for some guy with no patience.

BTW, I just booked 2 singles to LOndon, you are right - cheaper.

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