Shortest Journey (in Distance)

[150222]

How about a 156?

 

[ValleyLines142]

Newcastle-MetroCentre possibly on a 156.

 

[Rich_D3167]

Morecambe to Lancaster must be a contender!

 

[ValleyLines142]

Morecambe to Lancaster must be a contender!

Not far behind! Morecambe to Lancaster is about ten minutes; Newcastle to MetroCentre is about seven!

 

[Yew]

How abou Worksop station platform 2, to Worksop station platform one, I've done that a few times...

 

[The Decapod]

Earl's Court to Olympia (London Transport) - 1970's - to visit Ideal Home Exhibition, of all things!

I also went on the Ryde pier tramway on the Isle of Wight in 1966, which was operated by Southern Region of British Rail using rather primative diesel engined 4-wheel railcars. That was only about one third of a mile, I think.

 

[Robinson]

Earl's Court to Olympia (London Transport) - 1970's - to visit Ideal Home Exhibition, of all things!

I also went on the Ryde pier tramway on the Isle of Wight in 1966, which was operated by Southern Region of British Rail using rather primative diesel engined 4-wheel railcars. That was only about one third of a mile, I think.

Both of those predate the 156s even being introduced, though... :roll:

 

[bb21]

On a side note, without altering the proceedings (as it is too late to change anything), referring back to the 323s in the second question, Walsall - Wolverhampton is shorter at 6mi 56ch. It is scheduled to run at 1936 weekdays.

I have tidied up this thread to clear some confusions that seem to have arisen.

Carry on with the 156s.

 

[ValleyLines142]

I'm going to be rather cheeky here and presume that Newcastle to MetroCentre is shortest, but if anyone objects I am more than happy to accept.

So, if so, shortest journey on a 220.

 

[ainsworth74]

So, if so, shortest journey on a 220.

Erm since when have XC served Metrocentre?

 

[ValleyLines142]

Erm since when have XC served Metrocentre?

Noooo! 220 is the next round!

I presumed the shortest journey to the MetroCentre is on a 156!! So have moved on!

 

[sonic2009]

Shortest Distance on a 220 ..

Edinburgh to Glasgow Central via Carstairs

 

[Eagle]

Birmingham to Leicester (when subbed)

 

[ValleyLines142]

Actually I've found one Voyager service that is shorter again!! Keep guessing!

 

[Thomas6187]

Bristol TM-Cardiff Central

 

[ValleyLines142]

Bristol TM-Cardiff Central

YES! Only takes 49 minutes. I think Edinburgh to Glasgow and Birmingham to Leicester are just over an hour, don't quote me though.

Your floor Thomas!

 

[Thomas6187]

Ok then, 390

 

[Nym]

Oh that's easy...

Tring - Euston

Actually... Is it?

Have they run to just WFJ before now?

 

[ValleyLines142]

Possibly 1H60 0611 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, arriving at Piccadilly at 0649 (38 minutes)?

 

[Thomas6187]

Yes it is, you have the floor back

 

[ValleyLines142]

Okay

Shortest Journey on a: 185

 

[150222]

Okay

Shortest Journey on a: 185

Oxenholme to Windemere... and I keep telling you it is shortest distance. Not journey time!

 

[ValleyLines142]

Oxenholme to Windemere

I realised then when I posted it was Oxenholme to Windermere!!

And I keep telling you it is shortest distance. Not journey time!

Sorry, I keep forgetting, doesn't seem like an accurate representation that's all. It's hard to judge by rolling stock what the shortest is.