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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by FirstMove View Post
    Half of the trains from London to Liverpool stop at Liverpool South Parkway. Change here straight onto the Ainsdale line. Overall, it takes a little bit longer than changing in Liverpool, but it's only about 150yds and two lifts from one line to the other.
    Sounds longer than my way.


    Should have accepted Fletch's offer to go from Stafford. Anyway got the tickets.

    I'm getting the 12.10pm from Euston, if anyone else if going.

    If I miss that, will get the next fast one.
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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by frodo View Post
    It may be worth pointing out that this particular Friday there is a bus replacement service for trains from North Liverpool to Southport (via Ainsdale) instead of trains. Bus replacement services sometimes don't make provision for luggage, which may be a problem at peak time (commuters returning from Liverpool towards Southport).
    I've studied my ticket itinery and it looks like we have to get off at Hall Road Station (Merseyrail Electrics) and get on a replacement bus to Ainsdale.

    It adds an extra hour to the journey which is normally 3 hours.

    Monday is normal though.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by ant View Post
    I thought you could get the train on the same line as Liverpool to Ainsdale but going the other way from Southport to Ainsdale, 2 stops to Ainsdale. Or is this interupted by the engineering works?
    Unfortunately the interruption is from perhaps 3 miles north to 9 miles south of Ainsdale.

    Quote Originally Posted by ant View Post
    If you are travelling from N or NW London you should check out picking up the train from Watford Junction.
    Great for London Midland. However the relevant Virgin trains now have a first stop around 150-200 miles from London.

    Quote Originally Posted by FirstMove View Post
    Half of the trains from London to Liverpool stop at Liverpool South Parkway. Change here straight onto the Ainsdale line. Overall, it takes a little bit longer than changing in Liverpool, but it's only about 150yds and two lifts from one line to the other.
    Perhaps you meant Birmingham or Manchester rather than London, or it changed in the new timetable.

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    The difference quoted to me was about a tenner, but it would take 4hrs 40 mins and more specifically, I would be tied to specific train times. Unlike the deal that cost a bit more. How do you get Super off Peak tickets?. They told me there is no discount for buying ahead, except on the Crewe changeover route.
    As they're not advanced/buy ahead/single train specific tickets, they can be purchased as normal from the ticket office or machines.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Miguel View Post
    I going to Utopia (Twickenham) first then driving up when it finishes at 1am. Should get to Southport no later than 6am.


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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by robd View Post


    Hardcore, you know the score!
    Utopia won't be the same without Rocky

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by frodo View Post
    Unfortunately the interruption is from perhaps 3 miles north to 9 miles south of Ainsdale.
    Great for London Midland. However the relevant Virgin trains now have a first stop around 150-200 miles from London.
    Virgin used to stop at Watford. Must have changed.
    Perhaps you meant Birmingham or Manchester rather than London, or it changed in the new timetable.
    On my return ticket it tells me to change at Liverpool South Parkway. Not outbound though. That journey takes 3hours 2 mins.
    As they're not advanced/buy ahead/single train specific tickets, they can be purchased as normal from the ticket office or machines.
    But why are they called Super off Peak tickets?
    On GNER (now National Express) and GWR (now First) Super is the cheapest.

    The other reason I bought a ticket in advance, was because last time, the train I wanted carrying Chef pulled out while I was still in a horrendous queue.

    I don't like Virgin trains, the design is pokey and there's a lack of luggage storage space.




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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Virgin used to stop at Watford. Must have changed.
    Almost everything changed in January for Virgin.

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    But why are they called Super off Peak tickets?
    Simple Fares With the introduction of 'simple' it got beyond me.

    The other reason I bought a ticket in advance, was because last time, the train I wanted carrying Chef pulled out while I was still in a horrendous queue.
    Even the 'Advanced' name (Advanced ticket type vs buying in advance) is confusing.

    I don't like Virgin trains, the design is pokey and there's a lack of luggage storage space.
    But the electric ones quite successfully convey the intended 'like a plane' experience.

    Are you going Frodo?
    Only the 4th poll option is reasonably accurate.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    I'm still after a lift to/from Southport if anyone wants my company...

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by sindbad View Post
    Hello all,

    I am from Aberdeen and have booked for the March Ceroc weekender at Southport. I am looking to see if there is anyone from aberdeen, dundee who is travelling and has a spare seat in their car..


    cheers
    Semi-hijack here, are you going past Glasgow by any chance? I too am looking to get a lift to and back from Southport weekender, as I'm in Glasgow and don't have a car.

    Anyone?

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    I think Dundee Dancer is looking for car share buddies, but you'd have to get yourselves to Edinburgh first, as that's where he lives.
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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Tiggerbabe View Post
    I think Dundee Dancer is looking for car share buddies, but you'd have to get yourselves to Edinburgh first, as that's where he lives.
    This is true

    Waiting on my leave request to come through so hopefully have a travel plan sometime early next week.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    DundeeDancer, I'm keen to hear about your Southport travel plans as soon as you can confirm them, cheers!

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Miguel View Post
    I going to Utopia (Twickenham) first then driving up when it finishes at 1am. Should get to Southport no later than 6am. If anyone wants a lift please contact me.
    That's 2 people for me to dance with at Utopia now!

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    That's 2 people for me to dance with at Utopia now!
    Wonder if Miguel will manage to kidnap you.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Two seats available from Edinburgh to Blush.

    Planning on leaving Edinburgh at 1pm on the Friday.

    Planning on coming back from Southport late Monday morning.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Hi - hope I'm not hijacking this thread - but due to car problems I'm urgently looking for a carshare from the SOUTH WEST, one way, (Plymouth, but can be dropped off elsewhere)

    Please contact me on 0******** if you can help!
    Last edited by DavidY; 16th-March-2009 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Deleted phone number

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Miguel View Post
    Utopia won't be the same without Rocky
    The music might be better

    Anyway, I am missing Utopia and going to Blush, space in the car for another (assuming you pack for a weekend and not as if you are moving house) - travelling A14, M6. Leaving Friday midday-ish and coming back Monday morning.

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Astro View Post
    Wonder if Miguel will manage to kidnap you.
    What? and make me go to Blush?

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    Re: Travelling to CerocPort 13-16th march

    Quote Originally Posted by Cruella View Post
    What? and make me go to Blush?
    He might want to show you something in his car.....

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