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To get a different train to them?

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eatthat · 30/06/2024 12:53

Me and two friends are going to visit another friend next month and getting the train.

Theres a station near me that’s (to be specific) a 12 minute drive. One friend has suggested we drive to hers (30 minute drive) and then her drive to a different station (20 minute drive) and we all get the train together.

I do want to get the train together, but I travel so much in the week that I really begrudge unnecessary travelling on the weekend. A 22 minute round trip seems more preferable to me than an hour and 40 minute round trip.

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eatthat · 30/06/2024 13:15

Arlanymor · 30/06/2024 13:08

Can they come to yours and go from yours? Or is there a way that your trains converge at the same station and you can meet on the platform and carry on the journey together?

Answered above just now.

They could come to mine first definitely, but friend like to be in control which is why she’s suggested the easiest thing for her to do.

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eatthat · 30/06/2024 13:14

RandomMess · 30/06/2024 13:10

Do the train routes not connect up?

YANBU

No, I’ve just checked. I’d come into St Pancras and they’d come in to Kings Cross.

My friend who suggested to drive is just a bit bossy, and we always have to do things her way. So usually I’d follow to keep the peace. But I’m trying a new thing of just doing what works for me (within reason).

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RandomMess · 30/06/2024 13:10

Do the train routes not connect up?

YANBU

Arlanymor · 30/06/2024 13:08

Can they come to yours and go from yours? Or is there a way that your trains converge at the same station and you can meet on the platform and carry on the journey together?

Sweetvalleyhigh1234 · 30/06/2024 13:05

Op can I ask is it the same line you'll be using if so can't you all get on the relevant train at the right times so technically you'll be on the same train you just pick it up from where you are?

MassiveOvaryaction · 30/06/2024 13:03

Go together from the station near you?

Or just go alone. I think that's what I'd do if they didn't want to come to your station.

Lmnop22 · 30/06/2024 13:00

How long is the train journey? If a long one, would be nice to travel together but why not go from yours if you’re so much closer to a station?

If a short train just meet them there!

BlueMum16 · 30/06/2024 12:59

All go from your station?

GrumpyPanda · 30/06/2024 12:57

Reply and suggest she drive to yours instead. Unless there won't be anywhere for her to leave her car?

jeaux90 · 30/06/2024 12:55

Yeah path of least resistance.
The other idea sounds like an uneconomic and unnecessary faff