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    Orpington to Tonbridge return from Sevenoaks?

    Looking to go from Orpington to Tonbridge, and return Sevenoaks to Orpington. Can I just get a Orpington to Tonbridge return (£7.25), or do I need 2 singles?
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    Is there a reason why SWR long-distance trains you cant reserve a seat?

    Is there a reason why SWR long-distance trains you cant reserve a seat? Travelling from London to Weymouth is 3 hours which seems silly not being able to reserve a seat when London - Birmingham is half the time!
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    London Superloop Challenge

    Looking at people doing the Superloop Challenge He did it in 7 hours 33 mins He did it in 9 hours 16 mins Geoff did it in exactly 9 hours I reckon if one went for the 1st bus on a Saturday morning, one could avoid all the traffic SL7 Dingwall Road / East Croydon Station - Heathrow Central Bus...
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    Furthest you can get from central London by public bus in 24 hours

    Having watched this video on YouTube, I would love to do this but not sure if what he did is still valid. Anyone else done this challenge? 03:05 Trafalgar Square Bus N9 to heathrow Airport 04:39 Heathrow T5 Bus 7 to Slough 05:31 Slough Bus Station Bus X74 to High Wycombe 06:30 High Wycombe...
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    Trivia: Transport for London's most remote bus stop

    What's the most remote bus stop on the TFL network? I reckon it's Pilgrims Way served by the 246, as the nearest bit of civilization is about 30 mins walk away.
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    Transition to solo driving in the UK

    I was curious when the transition from steam trains (having a group of people in the cab) to solo driving (I assume in diesel and electric trains) happened? Was there a hug backlash among the drivers and unions?
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    Guildford to Vauxhall direct

    Looking at the 07:42 Guildford to Vauxhall on a weekday. As it starts in Guildford, I guess it's very easy to get a seat? How reliable is that service? Returning on the 17:37, would I get a seat at Vauxhall, or would I need to go up to Waterloo?
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    Caught using my Freedom pass before 0930

    Freedom passes have been blocked before 0930 but I have continued using mine and have been stopped. I've been commuting to work on it and last month I was caught by a ticket inspector. I gave over my personal details as asked by the inspector and was told that that I would be receiving a...
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    Incorrect refund from TFL

    I took a train from East Croydon to Kensington Olympia. On the way there when changing at Clapham I touched the pink reader. I was charged a total of £3.30. On my return journey I seemed to have touched the wrong reader when changing trains as you can see in the screenshot. I submitted a...
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    Alternative transport to Brighton Pride?

    Unfortunately GTR has announced there will be no trains to Brighton. I have a commitment at the festival so looking for alternatives. Unfortunately there's no National Express coaches that day. So I could get the train to Three Bridges and local buses from there maybe?
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    Charged wrong fare on bus that's part of the £2 scheme

    I've been travelling a few times on Cuckmere Buses. According to the Gov website they participate in the £2 fare scheme. But I just realized been charged £4.20 for each journey. Are they in the wrong?
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    Why so crowded on the London Buses X26 at 5am?

    My family and I decided the best way to get for our morning flight was taking the X26 at 0517 from East Croydon. We all thought it'll be empty at that time in the morning with plenty of room to put a carry-on next to each of us on a pair of seats. But we where shocked and horrified when the bus...
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    London Marathon free travel for race officials

    According to NR I can get free travel on TFL services. But does that including the Elizabeth line from Reading into Paddington as that's not technically in a London zone?
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    Oxford tube

    With the mainline closed the Oxford Tube must be making a killing. Is it even possible to get on-board during rush hour? I need to go to Oxford for a meeting.
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    Not allowed to board Lumo service because of oversized backpack

    I was going to travel from London to Edinburgh for some hiking and camping. I booked my ticket through Trainline where there was no mention of a luggage limit. I was carrying a 65L backpack with all my gear. The Lumo staff told me I could not board the train as it was bigger then their limit. So...
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    Defending myself for not giving up a seat to a child

    As some of you may have seen, a mother filmed passengers including myself for not given up their seat for her child (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21316056/mum-tries-to-shame-commuters/). As other commentators have said, I don't think it's necessary to give up my seat to a child as they are...
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    Is there an accessible counter at Leeds station?

    Before I waste my time and go there, is there an accessible ticket counter with an induction loop? Doing some research, I came across this video 5 months ago in which there seems not.
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    Southern Daysave - what's the catch?

    I've been looking to go on days out with the family in the summer, to places on the Southern network like Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighten, Lewes, Hastings etc. Off-peak returns are about £30 to £50. But I've just come across the Southern Daysave, which is £22. is that a loophole of some kind?
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    Most comfortable way to Stratford from East Croydon

    So I can see a few options for commuting: East Croydon - London bridge then Jubilee line East Croydon - Farringdon then Elizabeth line East Croydon - St Pancras then Javelin Which route am I likely to get a seat? I guess Jubilee line is the least likely, with Javelin being the top? 2nd...
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    Trivia: Least used bus stop in London on a regular served route?

    I was thinking the other day, I've never seen anyone use the stop Addington Road / Pumping Station even though there are buses every 10 or so minutes off-peak. This is served by regular 314 and 353 services. Or maybe Baston Road / Croydon Road which is served by the 353 and 146 every 20 or so...

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