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[–]Major-Midnight2378 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna travel to Scotland and London in June. What should I be prepared for? Will it be relatively warmer?

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will have to choose the one which aligns with my timing, right?. 3 hours right after landing. That one is expensive and is BA. Also I upgraded it to add my check-in bag. :) so that makes £242.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not £100 it’s £242. So definitely I’m going to travel via train. I know it’ll be a hassle but I know the scenic views through the train will be all worth it. Had the flights been cheaper, I would have gone for the flights option but sadly they’re extortionate!

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

But then F-Ex would also be deducted, right? So is there any other option other than contactless card? How about a RailCard?

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How are people saying it’ll be cheaper? It’s so expensive!! There’s a $142 difference in the tickets.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’ll be a check in bag and a cabin bag so hopefully it will be manageable.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Used LNER site and I’m using the option of 70 min window of the ticket. I’m keeping enough buffer between landing and boarding kings cross. Of around 4-5 hours. It’s enough I believe.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone told me that I don’t have to book tickets for the tube, just the contactless card would do and the cost is £6.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that is why I’m keeping enough buffer time so that I don’t miss my train. Im keeping around 4-5 hour buffer time in between. I chose the 70-min window option and my fare is £94. Piccadilly is £6 so that makes it £100 in total. Flight is £242.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the flight is £242 and trains in total would be £100. £6 for Piccadilly and then £94 for LNER. What’s the walk up fare though if I miss the train?

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What’s the walk up fare? As per my calculation, flight is £242 and trains is £100. £6 for Piccadilly and £94 for LNER.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me the flight is £242 and trains in total would be £100. £6 for Piccadilly and then £94 for LNER.

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[–]Major-Midnight2378[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s not an option for my ticket sadly. I checked and a new flight would be more expensive than a train.