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« on: October 05, 2011, 14:26:59 »
Just wondering how the busy the 09.57 Paddington train is likely to be tomorrow morning - am I likely to get a seat?
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2011, 14:36:20 »
pop to a ticket office this evening, get yourself a seat reservation, guaranteeing you a seat. If the train isnt busy, move and sit wherever you fancy.
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2011, 14:40:24 »
Quote from: richwarwicker on October 05, 2011, 14:36:20
If the train isnt busy, move and sit wherever you fancy.
Not if you have an advance fare although I note you said evening by which time it will be too late to book.  There are still 3 hours 20 minutes to book an advance fare though.
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2011, 18:33:27 »
I'll be rolling up and buying the ticket tomorrow morning as I need flexibility.  I don't live in Exeter so unfortunately can't pop to the ticket office anyway   Undecided
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2011, 19:16:40 »
Normally reasonably busy, can't imagine it being too bad at this time of year though.
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2011, 19:18:15 »
If you're definitely going to take that train but can't make a seat reservation, this is all a bit academic really isn't it?
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2011, 20:00:58 »
ignore..... got days wrong
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2011, 22:21:02 »
Why not book the flexible ticket online and ask for a seat reservation. Then collect said ticket at EXD» (Exeter St Davids - next trains)?
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