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Is it difficult getting to Silverstone by train?
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Looks like I may be going to the British GP on my lonesome as my friends are all skint - plus I won free hire of a Kangeroo TV for any 2011 GP! So it'd be a shame not to use that... Problem being I don't drive. What's it like getting a train there? Selby |
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Wolverton! Awesome - thanks mate. I'll now need to find out how much a cab would be roughly... Google Maps here we come!
Anyone else going out of interest? I'll be the small unkept guy, with a small tent, and a small fire And Kangeroo TV! hahaaa Selby -- EDIT - 9 miles from the train station to Silverstone! That won't be too bad cab fare wise... |
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I would have been going with some mates, but currently out of action because I have recently been struck down with Guillain Barre Syndrome. Bugger!
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Had to read up what that is - Jesus!
You alright? Selby |
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I'm glad to hear that. I've never heard of it before - sounds bloody terrible!
And that's gutting that you're missing the GP because of it Selby |
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I have to agree that the timing couldn't have been much worse.
Luckily (although some would say otherwise) I can still type. |
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don't go to wolverton. the silverstone website says that stagecoach will be running a grand prix special service from northampton.
http://www.silverstone.co.uk/popup/e...tingthere2011/ http://www.stagecoachbus.com/service...s.aspx?Id=2975 |
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Ahhh so Northampton may be the place to be..!
Thank you! Selby |
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it definitely will be, it's something they run every year. strikes me as being a bit expensive, but if it does the job reliably and safely then it seems like a decent option. it's certainly cheaper and more convenient than trying to get a cab!
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Ahhhh knowing me though, i'll end up getting impatient and throwing money at the situation!! I do have a terrible, terrible tendancy to do so...
Example - I finish work at 3.40, my mate finishes at 4.30. I'd much rather get a taxi every time, than wait an extra 45/50 min for him Selby -- 3,000th post! Confessing to my money-throwing ways... Fantastic! Last edited by ECW Dan Selby; 29 Jun 2011 at 11:30. |
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Hi Dan. I'll be going and doing 3 days of camping. Maybe we should meet up at some point.
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I'm trying to buy a ticket off eBay. If that goes through, i'm in. You going on your own or with friends dude? Selby |
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Also, anyone know of any nearby hotels that are somewhat reasonable..?
Massive thanks in advance, Selby |
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Thanks.
It's a real pain (actually, the pins and needles are worse). Spent a week in hospital, and now I have to wait for an indeterminate period to get fully mobile again (currently I'm shuffling around like an old man). Frustrating doesn't cover it! |
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can anyone tell me how long the park and ride journey takes please? Taking into account traffic.
I'm just wondering what time to get to Sixfields stadium for to ensure I get there before the first race. |
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traffic isn't much of a problem any more, however you may find the queues for park and ride are! you might want to aim for 7am and see how it goes. that gives you an hour to get on a bus and an hour to get there and to your seat. thay should cover all eventualities. i haven't used the park and ride service myself but i have driven in on a sunday morning and found traffic for the wsr races worse... |
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Ahhhhhhhh I was bloody outbid at the last minute!!!
I messaged the fella saying i'd happilly buy the ticket outright but he said i'd be fine just bidding instead. Yeah, right! I'll have to keep searching... Selby |
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