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Re: Coast village that's easily reachable and itinerary help?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 17, 2013
A nice (best!) train route would be Oban to Crianlarich and change trains and catch another to ...

Re: Coast village that's easily reachable and itinerary help?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 17, 2013
It appears to me that you have no interest in Highlands/Mountains then in which case forget trav...

Re: Best 1-day hike/walk with kids around Edinburgh ?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 11, 2013
Pentland Hills. Quite happy to provide suggestions if you provide max mileage and ascent.

Re: Edinburgh to Heathrow
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 5, 2013
I have often travelled Nat Express to Heathrow. Always been on time. Smooth ride. Half hour stop ...

Re: Edinburgh to Heathrow
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 4, 2013
Alex - there is more than one sleeper service. The Edinburgh one is due at 06.47. Punctuality...

RE: London-Edinburgh train or car
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 3, 2013
Going by car from London to Edinburgh is not a nice adventure unless you enjoy motorway travel a...

Re: Ben Nevis...
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Jun 3, 2013
City Link buses will get you to FW at 10.00. Last one back leaves at 19.10. That's plenty of time...

RE: Everest Summit...
in The Lobby » Trekking & Mountaineering, Jun 2, 2013
and don't forget to make arrangements for your family to be looked after in case your dream turn...

Latin America Culture
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 2, 2013
Starting tomorrow is a free online course on Latin America Culture. Details here:

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Re: Rush hour times in London
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 29, 2013
Why didn't tfl pick it up?. Two reasons

1. It's crap
2. It doesn't recognize St Pancras - onl...

RE: Rush hour times in London
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 29, 2013
Take the First Capital Connect train direct from Gatwick which goes to Bedford stopping at St Pan...

RE: Colemans gas stoves
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 27, 2013
yes

Re: Eating late in Tarbert, Harris
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 19, 2013
There is a chippie in Tarbert but I don't know the opening hours. The time to travel to T from S...

Re: Gatwick North Terminal to South Terminal Transit Time
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 9, 2013
#7, From the airport's website:

UK and Ireland to international connections

+You can us...

RE: Gatwick North Terminal to South Terminal Transit Time
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 8, 2013
I recently went through Gatwick connectng from a flight from Spain to one to Edinburgh. It took m...

Re: Three Day Trip To Scotland ?
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 7, 2013
There are other ways of getting to Scotland other than train. Air flights can be just as cheap d...

Re: Durness to Gill's Bay
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 6, 2013
As long as you don't hit traffic problems I reckon times are reasonable In this case its going ab...

Re: Durness to Gill's Bay
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, May 6, 2013
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml
+ 'get directions'
2 hrs 19 mins

Re: ADVICE ON ITINERARY PLEASE
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Apr 16, 2013
After the Falkirk Wheel cross the Kincardine Bridge, turn right and visit Culross.
Why stay in...

Re: Transportation Q: Findhorn, Loch Ness, And West Highland Way
in Departure Lounge » Europe - UK & Ireland, Apr 16, 2013
Buses Glasgow - Inverness- Forres-Findhorn
Buses Findhorn-Forres-Inverness-Loch Ness- Fort W...