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How do you like to travel?

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Nannagarra Sun 22-Aug-21 22:10:24

Train for me as it’s often a reminder of what a green and pleasant land I live in. Unlike DH, I have good sea legs and am attracted to any vessel available. It’s a long time since I’ve been on a coach, though I wouldn’t dismiss the opportunity. Hopefully it’ll be an even longer time before I’ll be in an airport as I don’t like flying. Thank goodness for Eurostar!

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Shinamae Sun 22-Aug-21 21:16:57

I’m in North Devon and my daughter is in St Albans, I go to see her about three or four times a year, I used to take the coach but it was very labourious and boring so now I take the train I get a senior Railcard which means I get a third off the fare…

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Hetty58 Sun 22-Aug-21 21:10:39

I get car (and coach) sick but I'm fine on a train. There's also the opportunity to stretch your legs - and use the loo if necessary - so no feeling trapped in a seat.

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crazyH Sun 22-Aug-21 21:05:17

Train, for me ...

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tanith Sun 22-Aug-21 21:03:35

I'd rather the train because i could move around a little on a coach you're pretty much trapped.

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beth20 Sun 22-Aug-21 20:57:09

My mum is late 80's. She is independent and in good health but beginning to get frail.
There is a direct train line between us which takes just over 2 hours.
There's a coach that comes to the airport which takes about 3 hours and involves a change at Victoria in London.
We could collect her and drive her here which would be a long round trip for us around the M25 but would take about 3 hours for her in the car.
We are moving soon and would very much like her to see our new bungalow (no stairs for her to worry about anymore). Part of the reason for our move is that we will have a room for her should she need/want it in the future.
It just set me thinking about which mode of travel people would prefer and why?

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