SparkieLover
Member
Hello Gents,
I've wanted to do an ALR back in 80s, back then it was beyond my means. Because of these forums, I've reinvigorated my interest in contemplating doing one. Now that I have a DPRC the temptation is greater.
However, I've found some sticking points, which are:
1) The price.
a) I'm wondering if in 2019 that £347.15 (STD) or £525.35 (1ST) represents poor, reasonable, good or tremendous value.
b) What benefits that a first class rover over a standard class one to warrant a difference of £178?
2) Sleeper supplements.
I understand the benefits travelling overnight.w Because you get to spend a whole day hundreds of miles away. However, the big ouch is the cost to occupy a berth.
a) The Cally sleeper is £120.
b) The Kernow one is £80.
I think they are obscene as I get two nights in a hotel for a fraction of those.
Is there a workaround?
c) Are the seats suitable for sleeping on?
3) Advance purchase.
Is it possible to say in 2019 to purchase a rover for 2020 (beating the New Year fare rise)?
4) Food and drink.
This venture isn't one where you can prepare a packed lunch from. How do you guys dealt with it?
5) Clothing and personal hygene.
Being unhygenic on public transport is anti-social.
a) How did you dealt with getting yourself washed?
b) How did you dealt with a change of clothes?
Thanks in advance for your replies.
I've wanted to do an ALR back in 80s, back then it was beyond my means. Because of these forums, I've reinvigorated my interest in contemplating doing one. Now that I have a DPRC the temptation is greater.
However, I've found some sticking points, which are:
1) The price.
a) I'm wondering if in 2019 that £347.15 (STD) or £525.35 (1ST) represents poor, reasonable, good or tremendous value.
b) What benefits that a first class rover over a standard class one to warrant a difference of £178?
2) Sleeper supplements.
I understand the benefits travelling overnight.w Because you get to spend a whole day hundreds of miles away. However, the big ouch is the cost to occupy a berth.
a) The Cally sleeper is £120.
b) The Kernow one is £80.
I think they are obscene as I get two nights in a hotel for a fraction of those.
Is there a workaround?
c) Are the seats suitable for sleeping on?
3) Advance purchase.
Is it possible to say in 2019 to purchase a rover for 2020 (beating the New Year fare rise)?
4) Food and drink.
This venture isn't one where you can prepare a packed lunch from. How do you guys dealt with it?
5) Clothing and personal hygene.
Being unhygenic on public transport is anti-social.
a) How did you dealt with getting yourself washed?
b) How did you dealt with a change of clothes?
Thanks in advance for your replies.