X Country from Bristol Temple Meads

[Grumpy Git]

I'm looking at catching the 14.00 X-Country departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham next Thursday.

Is this train normally busy by the time it arrives at Temple Meads?

 

[221129]

I'm looking at catching the 14.00 X-Country departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham next Thursday.

Is this train normally busy by the time it arrives at Temple Meads?

Fairly busy yes.

 

[ValleyLines142]

A difficult one to call. It starts at Plymouth. Obviously this week is one time avoid with Cheltenham Races.

Do you have to get the 1400? Could you get a service that starts at Temple Meads, so that you can get first dibs of a good seat?

 

[43055]

I'm looking at catching the 14.00 X-Country departure from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham next Thursday.

Is this train normally busy by the time it arrives at Temple Meads?

Not to sure about the 1400 but the 1430 is booked to be a HST which would mean a better chance of getting a seat.

 

[Grumpy Git]

I'm due to land at Bristol Airport approx. 12.30, so the 14.00 service is the obvious choice.

 

[Grumpy Git]

Not to sure about the 1400 but the 1430 is booked to be a HST which would mean a better chance of getting a seat.

That would be a blast from the past. Last time I was on a HST it was from St Pancras to Derby about 1984!

 

[ValleyLines142]

I'm due to land at Bristol Airport approx. 12.30, so the 14.00 service is the obvious choice.

Have you reserved a seat for this service?

 

[Grumpy Git]

Have you reserved a seat for this service?

No, it would be crazy if the flight is delayed

 

[ValleyLines142]

No, it would be crazy if the flight is delayed

If it is then so be it but you could still reserve a seat for the service you intend on catching.

 

[VT 390]

You could also try to reserve a seat once you know exactly which train you will be getting using Cross Country's ten minute reservation system.

 

[Grumpy Git]

Thanks for the replies, but the job has been called off!