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Last train from Milton Keynes to London on Saturday 6th July
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telstarbox
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I'm hoping to get back from Berkswell to Euston the same evening, although not as late as the OP - is that route likely to be running OK?
Bletchleyite
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I think it says that if none are online nearby, which as there are only a few of them can often happen.
Bletchleyite
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That'll cut the cost substantially, good idea.
Bletchleyite
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As long as you don't mind when you arrive that day, you'll get there. The issue in the OP's case is that it's so late on that cancellation could mean being unable to board the last train due to severe overcrowding due to the event itself. Which does technically leave LNR liable, but there will be no staff around to help at that time so you'll be on your own.
ForTheLoveOf
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In practical terms, to ensure you actually get home without a massive delay the idea of pre-booking a taxi to Stanmore and then taking the Night Tube is probably the best idea.
If, of course, you wouldn't mind potentially being unable to fit on the last train and having to stump up for a taxi initially but ending up getting the journey potentially for nil when all's said and done, you could book a train ticket with the selected itinerary being the one you want to take. As I say, it's highly unlikely you'll get any assistance booking a taxi then and there but LNR wouldn't have any basis for refusing the cost later on, and you'd still be entitled to delay compensation.
If, of course, you wouldn't mind potentially being unable to fit on the last train and having to stump up for a taxi initially but ending up getting the journey potentially for nil when all's said and done, you could book a train ticket with the selected itinerary being the one you want to take. As I say, it's highly unlikely you'll get any assistance booking a taxi then and there but LNR wouldn't have any basis for refusing the cost later on, and you'd still be entitled to delay compensation.
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In days gone by there were additional trains laid on when there were big concerts at the Bowl, however with LNW's struggle to cover the normal timetable on Saturday afternoons at present I don't think they could even contemplate running a couple of "concert specials"
Bletchleyite
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There's also that the capacity of the stadium is only 20,000 as against the Bowl's 70,000 or thereabouts (it's one of the largest venues of any kind in the UK, which is why it tends not to be used these days - it's only really "superband" territory in terms of size, and Wembley is probably a better choice even though the Bowl is something really special). But I think in this case because there is only one UK date there will be a disproportionate number of those 20,000 who are coming from London.
A competent promoter would have made enquiries. But there are plenty around that don't meet this bar.
DarloRich
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I hope the op made it home!
Got to say the concert was a disappointment from a free loading point of view. All I could hear was a low grumble. However the light and pyrotechnic display looked good.
Got to say the concert was a disappointment from a free loading point of view. All I could hear was a low grumble. However the light and pyrotechnic display looked good.
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