Cheapest way to get from Highlands to Exeter in October ?

[bensmum3]

Hi, been on the internet quite a lot today, and still can't decide whether to fly or take the train,me and 3 children, no car, can any wise MN'etters help ?

hahahaha! iut that time again!

its me cod

it worked out quite well by train last time didn't it? didn't mumsnetters rally round with snacks etc? organised by Mrs GC?

Galsgow to Exeter on Flybe.com £2.99 one way on various dates in October. see here

MN members were absolutely fantastic last time , but the train prices seem to be more expensive in October.Hows the leg Mrs Gc ?

I would if it were that simple, but we still need to get to the airport,and the train seems longer but more direct, oh if only fairy godmothers were real, what I'd give for a ride in a pumpkin. Hows the leg cod ?

We would go to Mallaig on the mainland, about 4 hours on the train from central Glasgow.

no, the train would be all the way, or to Glasgow , then get to the airport and fly the rest. Makes it sound so simple

I suppose the train went so well in April, I'm nervous about doing something different this time, thinking about how we will get to the airport in Glasgow, and from the airport in Exeter, I need to make up my mind though because ds2 will need ID if I decide to fly.

Can the rellies pick you up at the exeter end?

Dh could take you from mallaig to glasgow for petrol money - he's just gone to bed but I'm sure he won't mind me volunteering him!! Assuming he's not working by then anyway.

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Hi miaou and Aimsmum, Yes another guilt trip to see the family, (not going down for xmas), probably won't be anyone around to pick us up at that end as mum doesnt drive and my brother is likely to be working,inlaws down in cornwall so too far for them, and couldn't possibly expect your dh to drive all that way miaou, but thankyou for volunteering him anyway.
I will be taking the children on my own this time, as we now have lambs as well as chickens and a dog to look after, I think thats just an excuse, but dh is sticking to it.
I though posting on here would help me make my mind up, but I'm still not sure,

can't you dig your heels in and get them to come up and see you? It's a much harder journey for you than it is for them, particularly since you have no car now.

Or plead insolvency and insist you will only go down if they will pay a week's car hire or plane tickets

Citylink service 915 goes from Fort william to Glasgow Airport if that is any help

Wouldn't work miaou, and I'd still feel guilty, this way I know I've made the effort.
Thanks seb1, will look that one up.

Just a thought! Overnight stays are on offer if it's of any help

If you get flights try traveline sctoland to plan your journey to the airport if Citylink isn't any good