Wfh and being in the office- how often should I go ?

[Stressedgiraffe]

I wfh have been since I started at the company. I travel up to the office if really needed for workshops/events etc.
I haven't been there for about 7 months but I've been asked to attend meetings about 4 times and I've declined (I can't afford it)
There is a workshop and team building day in the new year just before payday and I'm getting pressure to attend. I don't know what to do.
I've got a new line manager whose team go to the office a few times a week and she's pushing me to be onsite more.
I also live 4 hours from work so need to stay over everytime I go up there.
If you were work at what point would it be a problem?

@MuckyPlucky

That might be what the contract says but as she's only been there a few times in months then the de facto arrangement on both sides is that her place of work is her home.

If your contract says your place of work is the office you're lucky that they pay travel and accommodation expenses for you to go to that office. Mine wouldn't, only if I were travelling to a different office.

Do you have a credit card? If not can you get one to pay the travel and accommodation upfront (you normally need a CC for a hotel booking anyway) and submit your expenses promptly so that you don't have to actually pay the 'real" money away

Can you not just explain the situation to your manager? Someone higher up will have a company credit card they can book your hotel with I'm sure.