Newcastle from Peterborough on the Train
On Saturday, I went up to Newcastle for the first time since 1968. I’ve passed through it several times since, but I’ve never actually spent any time in the city. But as Ipswich were playing Newcastle I thought it was too good an opportunity to miss to take a visit.
I could have driven it, but I felt it would better let the train take the strain. Or rather the train from Peterborough.
InterCity 225 Train at Peterborough
I had a good run to Peterborough in just under an hour and was able to park in the car parking close by the station. This is not always the case, as parking at Peterborough seems to be a bit limited and also a bit expensive. Surely, if you want to encourage rail travel you must provide lots of parking at an affordable price!
But on Saturday it was only six pounds for the whole day and there was plenty of space.
The train was also on time at both ends of the journey.
The only problem with the train was that I had to travel backwards in First. But I did like the free coffee, although they weren’t too sure about which of the snacks and meals were gluten free. So I declined.
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