opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) A thread to allow posters to discuss best routes / fares for train travel to away games and also to give me another opportunity to plug PlayerShare WebShop which contributes decent amounts to the PlayerShare scheme that funded the George Elokobi signing. Here's the link to PlayerShare WebShop: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare My suggested retailer of any train ticket at the time of posting is Virgin because they don't charge card fees, pay 1% to PlayerShare and also let's you get Nectar points too. They sell tickets for non-Virgin routes. There are other train ticket retailers available via the link above, including a The Trainline who pay more commission. (If there are between 3 and 9 adults travelling together on a Virgin service go to the WebShop link above > Virgin Trains > Special Offers > Group Discounts and you may, sometimes, be able to get 20% off the fare for everybody) ------ Other useful links below: Bite Card is free gets you between 10%-20% off at many mainline station concessions including bars at Euston / Waterloo, Burger King, Delice de France and lots more. http://www.bitecard.co.uk Railcards that give certain passengers a third of the fare. Family, disabled, student and couple (can be mates!) can benefit from these. Look out for discounts off the usual fee for a railcard too. http://www.railcard.co.uk Official site for coach travel http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/tickets/away_travel/index.aspx Official site for match tickets http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/tickets/ticket-prices/ Hotels dot com for overnight accommodation. Other booking agencies also available. http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare National Express or Megabus http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare --- Disclaimer: You should make your own decision as to which route and fare to select. I accept no responsibility for any cock-up caused by ideas, suggestions, stupidity or anything else in this thread! It's all your call. Edited September 15, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 20th September: Notts County away. At this stage it looks like a £22.30 super off-peak return is the best adult dare from Manchester to Nottingham and it has a degree of flexibility. There are also £22.60 off peak day return fares from Rochdale, although these trains will need you to change more than once. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 4th October: Peterborough away. £45.50 is the cheapest way I can see from Manchester, buying two standard singles. Starting at Rochdale it can be done for £34 and it's also £34 from Rochdale to Peterborough and then returning to Manchester in the evening. Most times of train will need at least one change of service en route. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 20th September: Notts County away. At this stage it looks like a £22.30 super off-peak return is the best adult dare from Manchester to Nottingham and it has a degree of flexibility. There are also £22.60 off peak day return fares from Rochdale, although these trains will need you to change more than once. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare had alook at going via stoke and derby but couldnt beat that price infact £1 more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 18th October: Chesterfield away I've not checked where the station is in relation to the new ground, but £16 is the cheapest Manchester option I can see using two standard singles (£14 for a late return) or £25.70 using an off-peak return from Rochdale. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. Make sure you are happy with any connecting trains before buying. Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 had alook at going via stoke and derby but couldnt beat that price infact £1 more expensive Good thinking though. Exactly the kind of thinking I had on mind when I started the thread. Thanks. This will work best the more others contribute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 1st November: Bristol City £61.40 from Manchester and £64.00 from Rochdale using singles. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. Make sure you are happy with any connecting trains before buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 22nd November: Sheffield United £10 from Manchester using two singles. £19 flexible return from Rochdale. --- Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. Make sure you are happy with any connecting trains before buying. Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 4th October: Peterborough away. £45.50 is the cheapest way I can see from Manchester, buying two standard singles. Starting at Rochdale it can be done for £34 and it's also £34 from Rochdale to Peterborough and then returning to Manchester in the evening. Most times of train will need at least one change of service en route. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. 1154 staylbridge -leeds 12.36 change 1305 - 1432 pboro £17 single to get back pboro 1823 -1948 leeds change 2009 -20.49 staly £17 single have to book asap through trainline NOW as they are limited availability Edited September 7, 2014 by peanuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 29th November: Rochdale Get the 409 bus and walk the last bit. Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 20th December: MK Dons (Bletchley station) Tickets not yet on sale. --- Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. Make sure you are happy with any connecting trains before buying. Edited September 7, 2014 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Some changes to off peak from tomorrow in North West restricting travel at certain times. Think its something like cant travel 4.10-6.35 (NOT SURE OF TIMES) have to get anytime ticket that is more expensive or pay an excess fare. But thought it might impact someone after a game changing in Mcr or coming to a night match. Prices likely to all change tomorrow re best fair calcs? have used trainline and dated them so prices are valid fare increases will have been factored in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 29th November: Rochdale Get the 409 bus and walk the last bit. walk all the way for charideee ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC0AFC Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 29th November: Rochdale Get the 409 bus and walk the last bit. nothing for playershare?? im getting the train ill sort a few pennies out for playershare Edited September 7, 2014 by kieranmcandrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 nothing for playershare?? im getting the train ill sort a few pennies out for playershare good luck with that its trams now from oldham unless you go from mills hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudemedic Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 20th September: Notts County away. At this stage it looks like a £22.30 super off-peak return is the best adult dare from Manchester to Nottingham and it has a degree of flexibility. There are also £22.60 off peak day return fares from Rochdale, although these trains will need you to change more than once. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking:http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare had alook at going via stoke and derby but couldnt beat that price infact £1 more expensive It might be cheaper if you spilt your ticket at Sheffield. So get Manchester to Sheffield and then Sheffield to Notts returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 It might be cheaper if you spilt your ticket at Sheffield. So get Manchester to Sheffield and then Sheffield to Notts returns. There is a £19 option available I can now if you do this and a £21 one as well. Limited to specific trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBosch Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) 29th November: Rochdale Get the 409 bus and walk the last bit. Edited September 7, 2014 by HarryBosch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 4th October: Peterborough away. £45.50 is the cheapest way I can see from Manchester, buying two standard singles. Starting at Rochdale it can be done for £34 and it's also £34 from Rochdale to Peterborough and then returning to Manchester in the evening. Most times of train will need at least one change of service en route. Here's a link to PlayerShare WebShop if you are booking: http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/laticsplayershare Prices mentioned above will usually increase the closer you get to the travel date. A few years back we booked singles to Nottingham then a return to Peterborough save a few quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 A few years back we booked singles to Nottingham then a return to Peterborough save a few quid. Good spot. £40.30 looks possible for Posh at a quick glance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Just continuing to look at the Peterborough match, I've found the following for the return journey: Peterborough to Nottingham - £8 (1725 - 1833) Nottingham to Manchester - £6 (1939 - 2132) £14 isn't bad for one way, however I'm struggling to find a cheapish outbound journey to compliment it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I'm struggling to find a cheapish outbound journey to compliment it. I'm an outbound journey and I think you are lovely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Good spot. £40.30 looks possible for Posh at a quick glance. Maybe the mods can keep this sticky allow people to book early and an idea for futute away day travels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte_Baby Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Worked it out at £18 between the 2 if you travel on the 11.34 or 12.34 from Nottingham and 17.25 and 18.26 back beuaty is both these services go to and from Manchester so no changing involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Worked it out at £18 between the 2 if you travel on the 11.34 or 12.34 from Nottingham and 17.25 and 18.26 back beuaty is both these services go to and from Manchester so no changing involved. £18 for what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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