Have you considered the train?
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Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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I'll look at that. I've done the Frankfurt to London train which was quite good and reasonably cheap, just worried what will happen once you're over the other side, prices, late, cramped, no seats, etc. etc.Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostHave you considered the train?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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Virgin (and others) often do cheap deals on first class, but you have to look for them. I once saved 50 quid by travelling first class.Originally posted by darmstadt View PostI'll look at that. I've done the Frankfurt to London train which was quite good and reasonably cheap, just worried what will happen once you're over the other side, prices, late, cramped, no seats, etc. etc.Just saying like.
where there's chaos, there's cash !
I could agree with you, but then we would both be wrong!
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BMI will fly you from FRA to edinburgh directly. The train will then take an hour or so.Originally posted by Arturo Bassick View PostVirgin (and others) often do cheap deals on first class, but you have to look for them. I once saved 50 quid by travelling first class.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Have you tried Ryanair don't care?
Going Out From Frankfurt-Hahn - Edinburgh
Sat8 Oct 11
Frankfurt-Hahn 18:50
Arrive:
Edinburgh 19:45
1 x Adult 27.99 EUR
Fare: 27.99 EUR
Online Check-In: 6.00 EUR
EU 261 Levy: 2.00 EUR
Taxes / Fees: 0.00 EUR
Total Price: 35.99 EUR"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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The train journey is going to be something like 10-12 hours surely.
I would go Ryanair.I'm alright JackComment
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Still well over €600 per person...Originally posted by eek View PostBMI will fly you from FRA to edinburgh directly. The train will then take an hour or so.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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You're going to have to hold your nose and go ryanair then. Its called sods law.Originally posted by darmstadt View PostStill well over €600 per person...merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Alpina Express?Originally posted by darmstadt View PostStill well over €600 per person..."Condoms should come with a free pack of earplugs."Comment
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Done that twice but not really worth it for a long weekendOriginally posted by ThomasSoerensen View PostAlpina Express?“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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