DarloRich
Veteran Member
Dear all,
I am taking my nephew to the parental unit for a few days, including a surprise visit to Railfest. We will be travelling from Milton Keynes to Northallerton. There will be me and my 5 year old nephew travelling. I hold a friends and family rail card.
Now digging around I can find the following fares (combined prices 1 adult and one child) :
1) Milton Keynes - Euston return £16.75
2) Kings Cross - Northallerton return £74.75 ( That is an EC advance in each direction)
I have used all of the resources in my possession to get those fares. Am I missing something because they seem to have gone up quite a bit!
I would like to take him through London in at least one direction as the East Coast Trains will be something new for him. I dont mind changing but would prefer direct and I cant really change all the time like I often do on my trips
. Obviously I cant set off early or travel late with a 5 year old in tow.
Can anyone help with a different fare or advise me on any cheaper options? I thought I was doing really well with all this :roll::roll:!
Finally, is there anyway to work out what traction will be allocated to a particular EC service?
Thanks, as always!
I am taking my nephew to the parental unit for a few days, including a surprise visit to Railfest. We will be travelling from Milton Keynes to Northallerton. There will be me and my 5 year old nephew travelling. I hold a friends and family rail card.
Now digging around I can find the following fares (combined prices 1 adult and one child) :
1) Milton Keynes - Euston return £16.75
2) Kings Cross - Northallerton return £74.75 ( That is an EC advance in each direction)
I have used all of the resources in my possession to get those fares. Am I missing something because they seem to have gone up quite a bit!
I would like to take him through London in at least one direction as the East Coast Trains will be something new for him. I dont mind changing but would prefer direct and I cant really change all the time like I often do on my trips

Can anyone help with a different fare or advise me on any cheaper options? I thought I was doing really well with all this :roll::roll:!
Finally, is there anyway to work out what traction will be allocated to a particular EC service?
Thanks, as always!