Folski Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Quick question guys, the girlfriend got me tickets to the Liverpool game for Christmas, but when we realised it was on Easter weekend and that we'd both be off Friday to Monday, we decided we'd head to London for a few days and get the train up Sunday morning. Basically, all I want to know is the best/cheapest/ train to get from London to Birmingham. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islingtonclaret Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Chiltern line, as much in advance as you can do. London Marylebone to eitehr Moor St or Snow Hill. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Would I be right in saying Snow Hill would be a lot closer to the ground IC? Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Would I be right in saying Snow Hill would be a lot closer to the ground IC? Thanks very much. A few hundred yards, but you wouldn't want to walk it, it's still a couple of miles. Alternatively get a London Midland train into New Street from Euston and then catch a train from there into Aston or Witton. £25 return give or take. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 22, 2013 Paging The_Rev... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Paging The_Rev... His reply has been delayed for between 4 and 6 hours due to snow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeVilla82 Posted March 22, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted March 22, 2013 Just watch out as there's usually engineering work over Easter on the West Coast mainline (used by Virgin and London Midland), which is the reason I'll be driving up for the Liverpool game rather than catching the train. Check the train times and journey durations, but you may be better on the Chiltern line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Sunday service can be shite so don't expect wonders on Easter Sunday . Virgin is the best and fastest but not cheapest. Chilten is worth a look, avoid London midland takes over 2 hours that's why it's cheapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Marylebone to Moor Street. It's more scenic. And you get free WiFi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I'd suggest the 10am or the 1033am out of marylebone into moor st at 1206 or 1225pm respectively . The 11am gets you in at 1301 which would be cutting it fine for a 1330 hrs KO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Sunday service can be shite so don't expect wonders on Easter Sunday . Virgin is the best and fastest but not cheapest. Chilten is worth a look, avoid London midland takes over 2 hours that's why it's cheapest It is but it gets him to where he wants to be. Euston is easy to get to, new street has his connect to Villa Park. So that extra 30-45 minutes is mostly saved, along with a few quid and a ton of stress finding your way around. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Personally I'd say sod it and get a Virgin train to new street. Open return is only £48. Comfortable, reliable, quick and regular. Into new street. Job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 If you're not on a budget, virgin every day, but must check no engineering works on Easter Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Virgin can be quite cheap off peak if you book the tickets early enough. They are the quickest at around 1 hour 20 minutes. Their trains are pretty shit though. London Midland is the cheapest but it'll take you around 2 hours and 20 minutes, and their trains are absolute dog shit. Chiltern has the best trains out of the bunch and their prices are often similar to that of London Midland, but it'll take you about two hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Pretty sure you can upgrade to first class On a weekend with virgin for £10 The first class carriages are good but no food service at weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folski Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks a million lads. Probably going to with Chiltern at around 8 or 9 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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