Crewe by train - nightmare

[willingdon_seagull]

Anybody else going by rail to Crewe? I see the line is closed out of Euston and we have to go all round the houses. May think about driving now. Anybody know of the quickest way to get there? The National rail site reckons going via St Pancras and Leicester but surely there is a quicker way than that?

 

[Mendoza]

Most people doing St Pancras to Derby, then Derby to Crewe

 

[willingdon_seagull]

Most people doing St Pancras to Derby, then Derby to Crewe

Ok - will give that a go. I dont really want to drive if I can help it. Cheers

 

[Uncle Buck]

There are a couple of direct trains from London to Crewe on Saturday morning, get you to Crewe for about 10am and Spoons will be open by then.

 

[empire]

crewe is a shitehole,one road and a couple of pubs thats it,one of the worst awaydays in my view and we always lose

 

[Uncle Buck]

crewe is a shitehole,one road and a couple of pubs thats it,one of the worst awaydays in my view and we always lose

The pubs in the town centre are OK, but the problem is people head from the station down the Nantwich Road, which is a dump and is not the town centre.

 

[Superphil]

crewe is a shitehole,one road and a couple of pubs thats it,one of the worst awaydays in my view and we always lose

You're joking, have you been to the Borough Arms? One of the best pubs in the country. Makes all the other things about Crewe pale into insignificance.

Except this year I am driving because of the sodding trains

 

[empire]

just my thoughts have never enjoyed it,and wont be going back ever,unless we need to win to go up

 

[Foolg]

Like stated before, the quickest train is via derby and st pancras, or like me you could forget to check for quicker routes and go via gatwick,reading and wolves, making it about a 5 nd a half hour trip each way

 

[willingdon_seagull]

Like stated before, the quickest train is via derby and st pancras, or like me you could forget to check for quicker routes and go via gatwick,reading and wolves, making it about a 5 nd a half hour trip each way

Is there still that direct train from Brighton in the morning via Wolves? That could be an option....

 

[withdeanwombat]

I'm going via New Street.

See you all there.

Want to win,will win,..............but it's in the camaraderie,really.

GOSBTS.

 

[Foolg]

couldnt see anything, the quickest train from brighton to wolves takes four and a half hours plus a further 40mins to crewe. Iv booked and recieved tickets anyway so its too late if there is.
On saturday i went to luton though, and it was cheaper to buy tickets on the day £17 for adult and child with network and family railcard, than buy them a week in advance at £23. Is that right or did she make a mistake, surely its cheaper to prebook

 

[willingdon_seagull]

Ive found a good way - its a bit tight but should be less hassle. The 9:31 from Brighton direct to Birmingham New Street and then pick up the 13:21 from Birmingham New Street to Crewe arriving at 14:23. As im out on the pi55 Friday night, I wont be in any fit state to negotiate London on Saturday morning!

Come on you Seagulls!

 

[Uncle Buck]

As I said earlier, there are a couple of direct ones from Euston in the morning, the last one leaves at about 8am, however Virgin being the helpful train company they are have not released any cheap tickets on the direct services.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

If any of you get to Crewe early,make for Nantwich (taxi from stn) As for Boot & Shoe. Hospital street i think ? Great day,doubt you ever make the game !!

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Think it has it,s own website ? Do Google Boot & Shoe Nantwich.

 

[HG201]

Most people doing St Pancras to Derby, then Derby to Crewe

Yes, this is what i am doing

 

[1066gull]

wouldnt even attempt it from wolves. my journey to oldham didnt excite me

 

[Uncle Buck]

wouldnt even attempt it from wolves. my journey to oldham didnt excite me

How is a journey meant to excite you?

 

[Dandyman]

How is a journey meant to excite you?

Come now, I'm sure some on here are positively tumescent at the sight of a well oiled locomotive.