UK rail trip – 2022 Day 53 – 25th May, 2022 I was up much earlier than expected. But that’s ok. It would give me plenty of time to grab something to eat and make my way to Cardiff Central. Today, I’m making a return visit to Aldbourne (Devil’s End). I checked...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 52 – 24th May, 2022 Today I’m leaving Manchester, at least on this trip, for the last time. I checked out by 07:30 and walked to the nearby Castlefield-Deansgate tram stop and caught a tram to Manchester Piccadilly. It was an overcast day, with...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 33 – 5th May, 2022 Today I’m off to Windsor. I checked out of Prime Backpackers Hostel and made my way to Angel station. Since I’ll be checking in to a different London hostel this evening, I’ll be dragging my suitcase around all day...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 14 – 16th April, 2022 The train arrived in Penzance at just before 08:00. The bus station for the bus out to Land’s End was only a two minute walk from the station. Just before the bus arrived, I had a sudden change of mind. I’d catch the...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 13 – 15th April, 2022 Late tonight, I’ll be catching the Night Riviera once again. I’m off to Penzance to visit Land’s End tomorrow. I checked out of the hostel and walked down to the station. I wasn’t going to catch a direct...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 8 – 10th April, 2022 Today, I actually had a firm destination in mind. I decided I would catch the train out to the Cornish city of Penzance. Before I made my way to Birmingham New Street, I went and looked for something to eat. Maccas to the rescue, as...
UK rail trip – 2022 Day 7 – 9th April, 2022 Having finally adjusted to British time, I was up at around 08:00. I checked out, dropped my wristband into the restaurant below (which takes care of checkout in the less busy months), and crossed the street to the local Maccas...