Cardiff to Nottingham?

macrodollar · 18th September 2007, 08:47

Hi guys,

First post here is asking for advice though I have been somewhat interested in finding a place like this for a while.
I need to go to Nottingham in the next 2 months from Cardiff but looking at online timetables it looks as if the Central Trains service (possibly merging with Arriva CrossCountry?) direct service has ceased, and that I now need 2 or 3 changes. Anyone know what's happened for sure?

Cheers,
Sam

18th September 2007, 09:19

It shouldn't have ceased - it's one of the key routes in the new Arriva XC franchise. It could be that the timetable isn't fully in the system properly - either that or there are a lot of engineering works!

macrodollar · 18th September 2007, 15:37

Ah yes, just tried an alternate date and its there, lot of engineering on the weekend I'm planning to go unfortunately! Screw the commuters, do it in the week!

18th September 2007, 15:43

No chance.

**Mojo** · 19th September 2007, 20:14

Yes, there is Engineering work for a few weekends coming up, for the past few Sundays there were diversions via Kidderminster, coming up next weekend buses Bham - GCR.

87015 · 19th September 2007, 20:56

Is it annual autumn 'close-the-Lickey' time already then? Usually doesn't start until October! Still, plenty of free rides into new St once I'm back at uni when they RRS the crosscity....

18th September 2007, 08:47	#1
macrodollar New Member Join Date: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 3	Cardiff to Nottingham? Hi guys, First post here is asking for advice though I have been somewhat interested in finding a place like this for a while. I need to go to Nottingham in the next 2 months from Cardiff but looking at online timetables it looks as if the Central Trains service (possibly merging with Arriva CrossCountry?) direct service has ceased, and that I now need 2 or 3 changes. Anyone know what's happened for sure? Cheers, Sam

19th September 2007, 20:14	#5
Mojo Muffin head Administrator Join Date: 7 Aug 2005 Location: London W12 Posts: 11,519	Yes, there is Engineering work for a few weekends coming up, for the past few Sundays there were diversions via Kidderminster, coming up next weekend buses Bham - GCR. __________________ "Could you provide a sauce please?"

19th September 2007, 20:56	#6
87015 Established Member Join Date: 3 Mar 2006 Location: GEML/WCML/SR Posts: 2,933	Is it annual autumn 'close-the-Lickey' time already then? Usually doesn't start until October! Still, plenty of free rides into new St once I'm back at uni when they RRS the crosscity.... __________________ http://87015aewn.wordpress.com/ UK Keighley Gala, Easter 37s and others

18th September 2007, 09:19	#2
Tom Guest Posts: n/a	It shouldn't have ceased - it's one of the key routes in the new Arriva XC franchise. It could be that the timetable isn't fully in the system properly - either that or there are a lot of engineering works!

18th September 2007, 15:37	#3
macrodollar New Member Join Date: 17 Sep 2007 Posts: 3	Ah yes, just tried an alternate date and its there, lot of engineering on the weekend I'm planning to go unfortunately! Screw the commuters, do it in the week!

18th September 2007, 15:43	#4
Tom Guest Posts: n/a	No chance.