Never to the dark side Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 For turn up on the day fares with no rail discount cards split tickets or under 16's sunderland 178.30p middlesbrough 165.00p hull 142.60p norwich 136.50p burnley 120.00p blackpool 120.10 huddersfield 115.20p sheffield 111.60p rotherham 111,60p blackburn 111.80p preston 107.00p wigan 101.00p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 I'm not even going to start trying to work out what it's going to cost in diesel in the car!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 minute ago, italian dave said: I'm not even going to start trying to work out what it's going to cost in diesel in the car!! 21780000000000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 minute ago, italian dave said: I'm not even going to start trying to work out what it's going to cost in diesel in the car!! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 I can add a good £40 -£60 on top of that, though I’d always buy in advance and split ticket. Fair play to all those that go to every game, it’s not going to be cheap this season however you get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinRed Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 You have got far too much time on your hands NTTDS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Cheaper to fly? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: For turn up on the day fares with no rail discount cards split tickets or under 16's sunderland 178.30p middlesbrough 165.00p hull 142.60p norwich 136.50p burnley 120.00p blackpool 120.10 huddersfield 115.20p sheffield 111.60p rotherham 111,60p blackburn 111.80p preston 107.00p wigan 101.00p I would have thought you only travelled first class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sglosbcfc Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 21 minutes ago, Midred said: Cheaper to fly? and then immediately fly back??? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Looking at the rail atlas, an anomaly there. Burnley & Blackburn should cost the same. Huddersfield is further away than Blackpool, but costs less. The £2,178 figure could be reduced though if you "split ticket" your journey. Take a chance on weather disruptions and match day amendments due to TV coverage and buy tickets in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 Please someone call the grammar police - "wanna" "gonna". John please maintain standards Also I'm not sure when I last saw a price with a "p" after it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxjak Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: For turn up on the day fares with no rail discount cards split tickets or under 16's sunderland 178.30p middlesbrough 165.00p hull 142.60p norwich 136.50p burnley 120.00p blackpool 120.10 huddersfield 115.20p sheffield 111.60p rotherham 111,60p blackburn 111.80p preston 107.00p wigan 101.00p No problem.........me and my best mate are travelling to all 23 away matches by electric scooter,...........we estimate a total cost of £52.47p, as we intend to nick the majority of the electric. PS. I added the p on the end as a tribute to Mr Pedantic - Reigate Red Edited June 29, 2022 by maxjak 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 29, 2022 Admin Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 4 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: For turn up on the day fares with no rail discount cards split tickets or under 16's sunderland 178.30p middlesbrough 165.00p hull 142.60p norwich 136.50p burnley 120.00p blackpool 120.10 huddersfield 115.20p sheffield 111.60p rotherham 111,60p blackburn 111.80p preston 107.00p wigan 101.00p What happened to the the rest of the fixtures? Perhaps Eltons helicopter is going spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 1 hour ago, sglosbcfc said: and then immediately fly back??? and make sure ticket says parson street..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 7 hours ago, Never to the dark side said: For turn up on the day fares with no rail discount cards split tickets or under 16's sunderland 178.30p middlesbrough 165.00p hull 142.60p norwich 136.50p burnley 120.00p blackpool 120.10 huddersfield 115.20p sheffield 111.60p rotherham 111,60p blackburn 111.80p preston 107.00p wigan 101.00p Is that from Parson St? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke_bristol Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 6 hours ago, italian dave said: I'm not even going to start trying to work out what it's going to cost in diesel in the car!! Still cheaper I’d have thought. Plus you can leave at a time of your choosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamalagerdrinker Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Not sure why there has never been a 'Football Rail Card' Introduced £30 for the year say like other Railcards and you get a % off when travelling on matchdays 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbespm Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 Don't Germany offer cheap discounted rail fares for away games? Just reading that the cheapest bayern Munich season ticket works out at £7.65 for standing per game. I struggle to afford a ticket let alone the travel costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, forbespm said: Don't Germany offer cheap discounted rail fares for away games? Germany have recently (1 May) introduced a 9€ rail ticket for travel throughout Germany (high speed {TGV type} trains excluded). Imagine that, Munich to Hamburg for 9€. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Germany have recently (1 May) introduced a 9€ rail ticket for travel throughout Germany (high speed {TGV type} trains excluded). Imagine that, Munich to Hamburg for 9€. The German rail network is also a delight to travel on. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 In fact, I have just checked, and the ticket I mentioned is 9€ per month, and includes all public transportation, including buses, trams, underground etc. Incredible value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, Betty Swallocks said: The German rail network is also a delight to travel on. Indeed. I can't remember travelling by rail in this country for donkeys years (other than the occasional local journey from Keynsham to BTM). Disgraceful prices and shite service. There is no comparison to the services in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, etc, where it is clean, cheap, and you get a seat. Anyway, £180 to Boro is £360 for me and the Mrs which is just ridiculous, even if split or purchasing rail cards its still a major rip off. By car its about £120 depending on the model of the car, chuck in an overnight stay and its still cheaper than the rail cost - but still far too expensive. I won't be partaking in the delights of Middlesbrough this season, although we stayed in Hartlepool marina last time (Premier Inn) which was good and only £35 at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In fact, I have just checked, and the ticket I mentioned is 9€ per month, and includes all public transportation, including buses, trams, underground etc. Incredible value. Almost as if they invest in their infrastructure rather than sell the profitable bits off to private, foreign concerns and let it rot.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, The Bard said: Almost as if they invest in their infrastructure rather than sell the profitable bits off to private, foreign concerns and let it rot.. Not only Germany, but France also, both of whom run National rail services that are clean, comfortable, efficient and extremely good value for money - State subsidised, it has to be said, in so far as it concerns France. Mind you, they can afford it as they make healthy profits from their investments in British rail services, amongst other UK investments such as electricity and nuclear power, not to mention construction of rolling stock, awarded contracts at the expense of existing British contractors, resulting in large UK redundancies - think Bombardier in Derby. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted June 30, 2022 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, PHILINFRANCE said: In fact, I have just checked, and the ticket I mentioned is 9€ per month, and includes all public transportation, including buses, trams, underground etc. Incredible value. I am currently the proud holder of such a ticket. The 9 EUR payment covers all travel on all local public transport in the country (buses, trams, underground, metro, mainline regional trains, even some ferries) for a month. The only exclusions are express intercity trains. It's a move by the government to ease the cost of living burden and to encourage motorists to leave their cars at home. It will be available again in July and in August. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, PHILINFRANCE said: Germany have recently (1 May) introduced a 9€ rail ticket for travel throughout Germany (high speed {TGV type} trains excluded). Imagine that, Munich to Hamburg for 9€. Deutsche Bundesbahn bought shares in some of Britain's privatised rail companies and use the profits to keep fares low back in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC&T Board Members Blagdon red Posted June 30, 2022 SC&T Board Members Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, 22A said: Deutsche Bundesbahn bought shares in some of Britain's privatised rail companies and use the profits to keep fares low back in Germany. Actually, these discounted tickets are being subsidised by central government. As a way to help citizens during tough times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, The Bard said: Almost as if they invest in their infrastructure rather than sell the profitable bits off to private, foreign concerns and let it rot.. In the case of UK railways the infrastructure is, er, wholly state owned. From a passenger perspective it's also pointless talking about a 'national' network when over two thirds of all train journeys start or end in London and nearly 70% of passenger miles occur in the London & South East regions. And to those who relate how wonderful the operation of Europe's electrical railways forget not their design, instigation and implementation were almost single-handedly at the hands of the British. The fact the British themselves were the last to introduce such technology, decades after everybody else, had everything to do with trade unionism, the impact of post war nationalisation on rail operators and Harold Wilson's obsession with expanding the national road network. Japan, (mountains, variable weather, earthquakes and all ) is commonly lauded as having the finest rail network operating. I myself wondered at it's efficiency when travelling there. Japan Railways is mostly privately owned and in regions where the state retains a measure of ownership that's via an arm's length, autonomous private agency model. Britain's railway problems aren't economic per se, they're historic & geographic, much as using Jimmy Saville to promote rail usage hasn't aged well...... Edited June 30, 2022 by BTRFTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 23 hours ago, maxjak said: No problem.........me and my best mate are travelling to all 23 away matches by electric scooter,...........we estimate a total cost of £52.47p, as we intend to nick the majority of the electric. PS. I added the p on the end as a tribute to Mr Pedantic - Reigate Red If we’re going to be pedantic, you don’t need a “p” as a suffix if there is already a “£” sign. In fact the original post needs a £ sign, unless the tickets are really cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted June 30, 2022 Report Share Posted June 30, 2022 im buying a horse to ride to all the away games......couple of carrots and jobs a good un 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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