Hmm. 80 min train journey each way......

[original PM]

I think Charles could be one of the posters you banned earlier today......

I think he needs a ban too!

[kal]

My journey is 2 hrs (ish) each way (bus to Birm Intl, then train to London Euston, and a 15 min walk to office), prefer it to when I has a 75-90 min drive at my previous place, can work or relax on the train, no problem getting a seat and its pretty comfy, not cheap though costs approx £900 a month (but I am earning a lot more that I would be closer to home), the longs days do still catch up with you by the end of the week...

[original PM]

Isn't that a banning offence too?

Just asking, like

shh I think I got away with it!

[DimPrawn]

Hmmm. So assuming 8 hours kip time that gives you less than 2 hours at home each night.

You lot are nuts. Basically worker slaves.

I don't do long commutes, tried it once, never again. WFH or local gigs only.

[psychocandy]

Well, considering the London daily commute now. 1.45 from Cymru to London. 30 mins tube then. Hmmm. I reckon leave home by 6am on site by 8-30am. Home by 7-30 with any luck.

Weird thing is a day return is £200. Bargain,eh? But a 7 day season ticket is only £322 (inc tube pass).
Not sure if daily like this is going to do my chunk so maybe staying over a night or two would be the plan. But, of course, with train ticket paid for its extra cost (but maybe worth it for my sanity!).

I guess a lot though depends on what the train is like. If its packed out, sweaty and smelly it aint gonna be nice. 1st class would be nice but thats another £300 lol.

[MicrosoftBob]

I'm used to two hour each way drives down congested motorways

[Old Greg]

I'm used to two hour each way drives down congested motorways

Is that a euphemism for dropping by Mrs suity while her old man is in London.

[Bellona]

Probably spoilt because this is about average with you lot from the south....
Would mean (probably) train at 6-30am ish (10 min drive to train station) getting to office at 8-15am (10 min walk other end). Then hopefully, getting home about 6-30pm.

Might work - as I've said before it depends on the client I guess.

Cost wise season ticket aint too bad. Works out £42 a day. Driving probably not an option because its 100+ miles so 2 hrs+.

Anyone else suck up such a train journey? Obviously, trains have their disadvantages and advantages but wondered how much it does your head in.....

Last gig was similar :
6.40 leave house
20 mins to station
7.30 train arr 08:10
20 mins to client site, arrive circa 8.30
Left client at 4.30 for reverse journey, in about 6.30ish depending on train delays etc.

1st week a bit of a killer
1st month used to it
After 6 months though was not really good for anything at the weekends that involved ANY sort of travel.

Like others here, I work with people that commute 2 to three hours each way, so it really depends on how each individual can use the travel time : work, home admin, snooze or whatever on the train.

You lot are nuts. Basically worker slaves.

I don't do long commutes, tried it once, never again. WFH or local gigs only.

Nice in principle. I tried that attitude but after 5 months on the bench caved in. If demand is high for your skillset in your area then brilliant - if it isn't then you have to go where the work is. Not nuts, just the way it is !

[Ticktock]

Well, considering the London daily commute now. 1.45 from Cymru to London. 30 mins tube then. Hmmm. I reckon leave home by 6am on site by 8-30am. Home by 7-30 with any luck.

Weird thing is a day return is £200. Bargain,eh? But a 7 day season ticket is only £322 (inc tube pass).
Not sure if daily like this is going to do my chunk so maybe staying over a night or two would be the plan. But, of course, with train ticket paid for its extra cost (but maybe worth it for my sanity!).

I guess a lot though depends on what the train is like. If its packed out, sweaty and smelly it aint gonna be nice. 1st class would be nice but thats another £300 lol.

I live a lot closer than you, and it's no better.
My commute starts at 07:00 with a drive to the local station, 5 minute train to town, change trains then about
45 minutes to London (packed and smelly), queue for 10 minutes for Waterloo and City line, then a 10 minute walk, getting me into the office just after 09:00.
Leaving between 17:00 and 17:30 gets me home either 19:00 or 19:30.

I was also looking at 1st class - previously I was charging my client 1st class travel, but now a 7 day ticket costs me £118 with Travelcard, and would jump to £190 for 1st class (or £220 if I just get the train ticket and no Travelcard ).

[cojak]

Probably spoilt because this is about average with you lot from the south....
Would mean (probably) train at 6-30am ish (10 min drive to train station) getting to office at 8-15am (10 min walk other end). Then hopefully, getting home about 6-30pm.

Might work - as I've said before it depends on the client I guess.

Cost wise season ticket aint too bad. Works out £42 a day. Driving probably not an option because its 100+ miles so 2 hrs+.

Anyone else suck up such a train journey? Obviously, trains have their disadvantages and advantages but wondered how much it does your head in.....

Pfft. Luxury. Used to do that when I worked in Leeds.

Commuting on a train? Luxury if you can get a seat - get a season ticket and reserve your seat.

Get over yerself.