tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post3509432299285683510..comments2024-03-29T06:59:04.369+00:00Comments on Alan in Belfast: Buses, planes, trains ... and a ticket adventureAlan in Belfast (Alan Meban)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-83988570864642154282008-08-24T10:17:00.000+01:002008-08-24T10:17:00.000+01:00Ah ... But since the getting-to-Sheffield ticket w...Ah ... But since the getting-to-Sheffield ticket was work related, it went through the corporate portal which (for us) doesn't charge for printing etc. (It would still for postage.)Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-60961624933268111932008-08-24T09:45:00.000+01:002008-08-24T09:45:00.000+01:00And you know what? thetrainline would have charged...And you know what? thetrainline would have charged you for using a credit card *and* for collecting it from a machine. It's now impossible to buy tickets from thetrainline without paying for collection or delivery in some form. Next time try the new nationalexpress.com - the booking engine is far far smoother than thetrainline - cheaper tickets are easier to find and there is no booking, collection or delivery charge. And you can use the exact some fastticket machines at the stations.<BR/><BR/>Hope you enjoy my old alma mater of Sheffield. I particularly recommend the Brown Bear pub on Norfolk street (near the Winter Gardens and ugly new St. Pauls Hotel) for a particularly satisfying "old man" pub in the heart of the city. I believe they do lunch as well now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21098869.post-22887599796875612232008-08-23T18:01:00.000+01:002008-08-23T18:01:00.000+01:00I've started using the Airbus service from the Eur...I've started using the Airbus service from the Europa bus station to Aldergrove. Very good, reliable service.<BR/>I often cycle to the City airport with my hand-luggage strapped over my shoulder! :-)<BR/><BR/>TimTimothy Belmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111145260662707575noreply@blogger.com