Jimmo Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I got a scotrail friends fare yesterday online, £42.20 for 4 return tickets from Queen Street to Inverness on the 6th of November for the well game. There are still some tickets available although I had to get the later train back, departing Inverness at 20:15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 We're exactly the same mate. The only problem with that is that we miss the last train to 'Well when we get back to Glasgow. Are you heading back to Motherwell? If so, we could club together and book a minibus from George Square? There should be eight of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkySuperSub Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 How long does the train take from Inverness to Glasgow? I thought the last train from Central to Motherwell is after midnight at the weekends, is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzie Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Sadly not. The Inverness train gets into Queen Street at 23:39 and the last train to Motherwell leaves Central at 23:17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxteth O'Grady Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I thought the last train from Central to Motherwell is after midnight at the weekends, is it not? Only on a Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmo Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 We're exactly the same mate. The only problem with that is that we miss the last train to 'Well when we get back to Glasgow. Are you heading back to Motherwell? If so, we could club together and book a minibus from George Square? There should be eight of us. Sorry mate, I stay in the Southside now so we'll probably just go out in town when we get back (if we are in a decent enough state to get in anywhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigeeze Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Frazzle, you could always try the night bus from Glasgow the N240 Leaves Union Street at about 12:30 and gets into Motherwell for about 1:15 at Brandon Parade The next one after that is 03:15 getting back into Motherwell about 04:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze Bob Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I looked up the last train from Glasgow-Motherwell a few nights ago cos my missus was meeting some friends. Last one is 2347 I'm sure. Not a lot of time to get from Queen St to Central lower level, but do-able. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellimp Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 http://www.steelmenonline.co.uk/forums/ind...?showtopic=8582 http://www.scotrail.co.uk/timetables-routes/178/220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desp Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Got the friends fare deal today. 08:41 train leaving Queen Street and coming back on the 20:15 train. Should a good day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Noticed an advert somewhere today for a deal Scotrail are doing with Sainsburys. When you do your shopping in Sainsburys you get a voucher to travel anywhere on Scotail for £18 return. Didn't look at the terms and conditions so not sure what the minimum spend is before you qualify for the offer, but might be worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmo Posted September 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sainsburys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 The 20.15 is a no go on the Friends Fare now. Gutted. My Spanish mate is going to be raging anaw, he had his heart set on a complete culture shock for this game! If anybody has any spares, gie's a shout! If not, it'll be the pub and Soccer Saturday on the 6th of November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decorator Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 i always get lifted up there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Just a thought... ye can get Friends Fare for the 16:53. Obviously that's far too early, but what are the chances of the nice people at Scotrail letting us on a later train if we claim we simply missed the last one!? Straws. Clutching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn_Broomfield Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Just a thought... ye can get Friends Fare for the 16:53. Obviously that's far too early, but what are the chances of the nice people at Scotrail letting us on a later train if we claim we simply missed the last one!? Straws. Clutching them. Probably a good chance as your with Marcos. Plead stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolhandluc Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 On a similar vein, there are no trains from Motherwell to Edinburgh for the Hearts game - replaced by buses as follows (courtesy of my bluenose mate) Buses leave Motherwell at 09:25 10:25 13:15 Buses leave Edinburgh at 18:15 18:26 – a semi fast Scotrail train that takes about 1 hour and calls at Wishy for those interested 20:00 21:15 22:30 Buses are timetables at 1h journey There are various alternatives via Glasgow and Shotts line (remember some Shotts trains run semi-fast to Bellshill), but I won’t bore you with the petty details unless anyone is particularly interested. But one viable alternative is:- M/well 09:47 – Edinburgh 11:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real dosser Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Jimmo another option would be as follows If the train gets into Queen St at 23:29 it gives you plenty of time to get down to the low level and catch the 00:06 train to Airdrie. When you get to Coatbridge phone Penny Cars (private hire company) and get them to meet you at the station to get you over to Motherwell. They always give you a decent rate and are really reliable Mon the Dossers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelboy Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 my brother said he got us 3 return tickets for 42 quid today, coming back on the quarter to 7 train, this afternoon. i think he went into queen st station though rather than trying online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Just a thought... ye can get Friends Fare for the 16:53. Obviously that's far too early, but what are the chances of the nice people at Scotrail letting us on a later train if we claim we simply missed the last one!? Straws. Clutching them. I wouldnt like your chances, those Scotrail fuckers are tighter than a camels arse in a sandstorm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 I wouldnt like your chances, those Scotrail fuckers are tighter than a camels arse in a sandstorm! Aye, I reckon the only way we'd get on the train would be to pay at least the difference! Now looking at the train up with everyone else, and the superb Megabus on the way home... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_M_F_C Posted September 14, 2010 Report Share Posted September 14, 2010 Aberdeen last year they let us on the later train going there, us booking knowing we wouldn't make the first train up. Worth a shot surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmo Posted September 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 The 20.15 is a no go on the Friends Fare now. Gutted. My Spanish mate is going to be raging anaw, he had his heart set on a complete culture shock for this game! If anybody has any spares, gie's a shout! If not, it'll be the pub and Soccer Saturday on the 6th of November. Why not try the scotrail/sainsbury offer and see if you can get tickets that way? Worth a try and £18 return is still a good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Why not try the scotrail/sainsbury offer and see if you can get tickets that way? Worth a try and £18 return is still a good deal. Please elaborate..........what is this deal that you talk of? link anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellworn Posted September 15, 2010 Report Share Posted September 15, 2010 Please elaborate..........what is this deal that you talk of? link anywhere? http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sainsburys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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