First class Rail..

[Hedge]

Hi people,

Im gonna be getting the train home this christmas because I dont really fancy the hassle of driving in crap conditions for at least 6 hours, so Ive been looking at rail fares.

The train will be from Elgin to Newcastle and will take around 5-6hrs , so Ill be sat there with a dead arse most of the time.

Is paying £40 extra for first class worth it in your eyes?

 

[Hedge]

Any reason behind that Nitefly?

By £40 I mean thats for the full return journey. £101 quid return first class, or £60 standard.

 

[Hedge]

Thanks for that post Fox,

The train ill be getting will be running from Elgin to Inverness then direct from Inverness to Newcastle, Im assuming it will be East Coast trains, I dunno how their first class services will be.

I dont have a great deal of disposable cash either, but my journey costs me £55-60 in petrol for my car each way, so even first class is a cheaper option.

 

[Hedge]

Found...

"The First Class service on East Coast trains is ideal for both business and leisure travel, providing a perfect environment to focus on the day ahead, discuss your plans, or simply unwind. The pleasant and relaxing environment of First Class also benefits from larger, more comfortable reclining seats each with its own table.
Complimentary WiFi is available throughout First Class should you wish to continue to work and check messages while on board, with most seats benefiting from mobile phone/personal computer plug sockets."

think ill google a pic of what to expect..

 

[Hedge]

Direct from Inverness to Newcastle will be an East Coast Trains HST.

£40 well spent, in my opinion.

Think ill treat myself for christmas then

Sitting in one comfy spot for 5 hours from Inverness to Newcastle without having to worry about changes will be a nice experience.

 

[Hedge]

£40 extra? No advance tickets available?

That is advance I think mate. £50.50 each way.

07:00 Elgin [ELG]
Newcastle [NCL]
12:59 5:59
1 Details
£50.50 (Cheapest fare) First Class Advance

thats from the National rail enquiries site.

 

[Hedge]

The price is now £60.25 for a First Class return journey.

Result!