On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 15:11:01 GMT, "AstraVanMan"
wrote:

"tim(yet another new home)" wrote:
As it happened I was advised to avoid Twickenham due to the Rugby
(non-issue as it happened due to the time I travelled vs time the game
started), so I got off at Feltham and got the 285 bus. £4.50 CDR to
Feltham plus two lots of £1.50 for the bus - still cheaper than a £9.25
travelcard. And coming back I walked into Teddington as there were no
buses on their way, waited no longer than 3 minutes for a bus, and the
train pulled in to Feltham just as I walked into the station. Sorted,
respect due.

You need to get yourself an Oyster with a couple of quid on it.

Aye, think you're right there. It's something I've picked up a leaflet for
but not bothered doing anything with. I know some others who regularly go
into London from well outside Greater London who do things that way (i.e.
regular return to the London terminus then do the rest on Oyster) - should
be worthwhile, though possibly not that much saved as long as I've got a
young persons' railcard.

The other option if needing to use buses is to buy a book of Saver
Tickets - you just tear one off and have the hexagonal bit to the
driver. Saves you paying the full cash fare if Oyster PAYG is not an
attractive option.
--
Paul C


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