The Anonymous Widower

Travelling From Edinburgh To London Next Wednesday

I am going to Scotland for a couple of days and will be returning on Wednesday.

I have just booked a First Class Advance Ticket for £69.30

• I used my Senior Railcard.
• The train leaves at 19:36 and s the last direct train South.
• The train arrives in London at 01:05, which isn’t too late for me, as I can get a taxi home, for a reasonable fare.
• I can even get an all-night bus to the stop round the corner.
• I will be served complimentary snacks on the train.

Out of curiosity, I looked up easyJet

These were possible flights and prices, between Edinburgh and Gatwick Airports.

• 06:05 – 07:35 – 65.55
• 13:40 – 15:20 – £82.72
• 15:35 – 17:15 – £88.78
• 21:15 – 22:45 – £125.14

In addition, I would have to add about a tenner for getting to the Airports and perhaps ninety minutes before and after the flight.

So it looks to me, that my train ticket is better value, quicker and may get me home only an hour or so, later than the last flight, which will be twice the price.

August 17, 2019 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | EasyJet, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Flying, King's Cross Station, London, Trains