Anyone weekly commute by train, Crewe to Euston?

[dinker]

Buy a helicopter.

[Fred Bloggs]

Buy a helicopter.

£60 an hour won't support the cost I'm afraid

[Bagpuss]

Only benefit to first class on virgin is the space and slightly more comfy seats (no leather). For a city based contract it's less stressful, quicker and cheaper than driving

[Pogle]

Off topic but worth a mention I though, wifi was available on 1st class GNER service (Edinburgh to London) (1-2 years ago) and the seats were well comfortable, someone would come round keeping your tea level to the brim, in the china cup I might add.

The first great western 1st class is truly a step backwards. The leather seats are some of the most uncomfortable (probably for easy cleaning I thought), wifi not available, and you still have to go the restaurant with your 1st class ticket to get a cardboard cup of hot water with separate tea bag. Worst of all the ticket was a good 50% more than the GNER, I though at that price I'd get a foot massage.

I used to travel to London from Manchester regularly on Virgin trains. I always booked in advance and avoided peak times (if possible) and as a consequence was able to travel 1st class all the time. Its lovely, lots of coffee and a snack/breakfast and on the return leg usually a few vodka and tonics. I found it very relaxing >hic<
Also you can go and sit in the first class lounge in Manchester or Euston - which is great if you're early for your train, someone will make you a cuppa and as much snack food as you can stuff in your handbag.
The lounges have free WiFi, but I'm not sure about the trains.

[minestrone]

Off topic but worth a mention I though, wifi was available on 1st class GNER service (Edinburgh to London) (1-2 years ago) and the seats were well comfortable, someone would come round keeping your tea level to the brim, in the china cup I might add.

I do 1st class Glasgow to Edinburgh every day on that service. A few of the staff are pretty tidy, the new lemon curd biscuits are top class and you get real toilets as well with flushing water.

It's like the Orient Express compared to the Scotrail service out of Queen's Street.

[Fred Bloggs]

Thanks again for the advice. I think I'd have to get the 8.00am train from Crewe hence peak time travel. Doesn't seem to come cheaper than £100 single ticket even in advance. Could probably get early afternoon train back on a Friday I think for maybe £35-ish. I'll be negotiating this week, the potential job is Brentford. If it comes off I'll be looking for cheap digs next.

[scooterscot]

I do 1st class Glasgow to Edinburgh every day on that service. A few of the staff are pretty tidy, the new lemon curd biscuits are top class and you get real toilets as well with flushing water.

It's like the Orient Express compared to the Scotrail service out of Queen's Street.

mmmm agree,...