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Apr 19th, 2003 | 05:26 AM

travelx2

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Need help w\train travel in England

Using the National rail web site I am trying to get the schedule and cost of train travel from London to St. Ives. However, no matter what London station or St. Ives \ St. Erth I get a message that there are no trains that meet my request. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Apr 19th, 2003 | 06:12 AM

mclaurie

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You'd go from Paddington to Penzance or St Erth (or Earth-not sure which)& change to a local train to St Ives. It's about a 5hr 30-40min trip. Leaving after 10am will be a lot cheaper than leaving earlier.

Apr 19th, 2003 | 06:26 AM

mclaurie

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If you go to this website http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmy...quirements.asp and plug in your info (date & time of travel) you'll get train options. Note Paddington is CLOSED this weekend. Could that be your problem?

Apr 19th, 2003 | 06:44 AM

mclaurie

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Final thought on this travelx2, it appears the timetables are only posted up to 12 weeks in advance.

Apr 19th, 2003 | 06:51 AM

Steve_James

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The Paddington-Cornwall route is run by Great Western, so their site should have timetable info: http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/travelinfo/fgwtimetables.php Steve

Apr 19th, 2003 | 08:45 AM

jeezer

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RYANAIR (www.ryanair.com) fly from London Stansted to Newquay in Cornwall. I've noticed that until Monday they're offering unsold tickets for free(plus �22 tax). British Airways also fly there too (from Gatwick).