When it comes to which train to catch, I'll just follow your lead. I seem to have an inability to either find a good route, or put up with rail trip planning sites.
No Megabusses running, I rather enjoy public transport based torture.
Hmmmm.
At this stage I'm not sure. Can I say yes, probably but reserve the right to wuss out if my diary fills itself up any more than its current state?
Also, the basket of dogs seems to be getting rather full. Will May be able to squeeze me in?
Ooh, and I just got back from a week of working oop in the grim north to find a a charming little package waiting for me. I'll be installing and fiddling as soon as hand eye co-ordination returns to a reasonable level. Ta again!
For the train tickets booking in advance can make the difference of paying £20 for a return to paying £100.
The Trainline isn't a train operator so make their money by charging a wee bit extra on top of the 'normal' ticket price.
If you do book then buy from www.gner.co.uk . It may only be 1 or 2 pounds cheaper, but on some occasions I've saved £10-£15 by booking direct with GNER (the actual train company).