It's my father's birthday soon so I'm hoping to treat him to some time away from the daily rat race, to a couple places he's keen on visiting.
Please can anyone advise a cheap way of doing the following weekday journeys, on flexible tickets, for two passengers?
Pax 1: Free Merseyrail & bus travel in England, Senior RC; pax 2: 16-25 RC. Able to travel outside of peak times. Travel dates likely to be decided on the morning itself.
Day one: Liverpool <- -> Ravenglass; plus return travel on Rav/Esk railway
Day two: Liverpool or Chester <- -> Stratford upon Avon
Alternatively, if somewhat cheaper:
Day one: Liverpool -> Ravenglass; plus return travel on Rav/Esk railway; -> Birmingham
Day two: Birmingham -> Stratford upon Avon -> Liverpool or Chester
I have a feeling there should be an effective split in the West Midlands somewhere but I can't quite find it.
Also, any (eg LM) TOC specific fares are a possibility.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
Please can anyone advise a cheap way of doing the following weekday journeys, on flexible tickets, for two passengers?
Pax 1: Free Merseyrail & bus travel in England, Senior RC; pax 2: 16-25 RC. Able to travel outside of peak times. Travel dates likely to be decided on the morning itself.
Day one: Liverpool <- -> Ravenglass; plus return travel on Rav/Esk railway
Day two: Liverpool or Chester <- -> Stratford upon Avon
Alternatively, if somewhat cheaper:
Day one: Liverpool -> Ravenglass; plus return travel on Rav/Esk railway; -> Birmingham
Day two: Birmingham -> Stratford upon Avon -> Liverpool or Chester
I have a feeling there should be an effective split in the West Midlands somewhere but I can't quite find it.
Also, any (eg LM) TOC specific fares are a possibility.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions