Thrillseek3r Posted April 11, 2009 Report Share Posted April 11, 2009 I know most travel from all over the place and majority pay on day... But does anyone think Annual Pass holders, should be allowed on the Thorpe Park bus for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Todge Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I will be visiting the park next friday and wondered if anyone could advise me on the best route from Portsmouth. Does anyone know the price of a return bus from Woking to the park? I am trying to decide whether it is best to get a direct train to Woking saving £6 (on train fare) or whether to go all the way to Staines and get a bus there. The woking journey is 1.5hrs but then I guess the bus will take 40-50mins. The journey to Staines is 2.5hrs.Cant wait to go again. Its been a good year or so since I went last. I'm bringing a TP virgin with me so there better not be too many rides out of action! theres 3 southwest stations around portsmouth I think, Fratton, Portsmouth & southsea and Portsmouth Harbour. They all go to staines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 maxharvey Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Does anyone know the price of a return bus from Woking to the park?For me the Woking bus is £2.50 return. But I pay childs fare.Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Harry.D.C Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 Went with a group of mates yesterday, and there were loads of taxis outside staines station. Charging £2 per person just to TP, and £2 back. So yes £4 in total, but only an extra pound from getting a return on the bus. 1. You get there quicker 2. Just you and your mates in the car/mini bus 3. Not packed like sardines on the 950 bus lol Are you sure? Can anyone confirm this? Is it only during holidays or year round?I have always walked past them as I expected they were expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 There is always taxis outside train stations, at Staines they will know that a lot of its usage is people travelling to Thorpe Park. The fare from Staines to TP is £8 so if you're in a group of 4, £2 each. Simples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Harry.D.C Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 There is always taxis outside train stations, at Staines they will know that a lot of its usage is people travelling to Thorpe Park. The fare from Staines to TP is £8 so if you're in a group of 4, £2 each. Simples!Oh my god, you sound just like that alexander the meerkat lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TwistedAnimator Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 So if it's £2.50 for a child return from Woking, it'll probably be £5ish for an adult??If I get the train from Woking it will take 2.5hrs including the bus and cost me £24 (train) + £5ish (bus) = £29. The Staines route is also 2.5hrs in total and costs £29 (train) + £3 return bus. So obviously the cheapest route is via Woking from Portsmouth but its whether I get the train all the way and change twice... or just sit on the bus from Woking. Decisions!Thanks for that people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TimR Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My dad always gives me a lift on the way to work, but I always get there at 9 which can be a good thing sometimes (definatly on Fright Nights).I have heard that bus is always very cramped and full of chavs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Paul Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My dad always gives me a lift on the way to work, but I always get there at 9 which can be a good thing sometimes (definatly on Fright Nights).I have heard that bus is always very cramped and full of chavs.I get a lift from my dad too! I have heard some bad stories about that bus. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Harry.D.C Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I get a lift from my dad too! I have heard some bad stories about that bus. .Well most times I have got the train down and then get a lift from people that I know that live near Staines but they are moving and I now have to get the bus I have only been on the bus once but it was quite late and not busy at all. Can we share some stories about how bad the bus is? I would prefer to pay for the taxi if it is that bad So, really how bad is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Paul Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 Well most times I have got the train down and then get a lift from people that I know that live near Staines but they are moving and I now have to get the bus I have only been on the bus once but it was quite late and not busy at all. Can we share some stories about how bad the bus is? I would prefer to pay for the taxi if it is that bad So, really how bad is it?I have never ridden it personally, but from reading previous encounters, I could guess that it is crammed, hot, full of chavs and generally unpleasant. But it's better to ask people who have been there and lived through it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ben1990 Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I always use the bus to get from the station to the park, and I agree it is ridiculous to charge £3 for what it is. Also, you have to try and not lose the tiny receipt, to get on the bus back; harder than it sounds when your there all day.And stupid as it might sound, does the bus from the station operate 7 days a week? I'm going on Monday and I've only ever been on it at weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sam P Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I always use the bus to get from the station to the park, and I agree it is ridiculous to charge £3 for what it is. Also, you have to try and not lose the tiny receipt, to get on the bus back; harder than it sounds when your there all day.And stupid as it might sound, does the bus from the station operate 7 days a week? I'm going on Monday and I've only ever been on it at weekends.It has always been there when I have gone during weekdays so yes it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 James Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 It's the worse bus you could ever go on. :POn Google Street View there is a Thorpe Park Express and it seems to be one of the quieter ones but still rather full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Martin Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 What do you mean It's not possible for a discount to Annual Pass holders? Remember staff get discount on the Thorpe Park Express so it is possible. All it takes is an agreement. I think I'm speaking on behalf of everyone that has been on the Thorpe Park Express during peak periods that is is hot, stuffy, smelly, packed to the brim and generally an extremely unpleasent experience and the fact you have to pay £3 (which in my eyes is extortionate) is outrageous.One more thing. If you look at the benefits of the Merlin Annual Pass you will see you get a discount at Little Chefs. How about they stop making stupid agreements like that and save annual pass holders money on travel to the park. After all annual pass holders are for people that frequently visit attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Thrillseek3r Posted April 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 My dad always gives me a lift on the way to work, but I always get there at 9 which can be a good thing sometimes (definatly on Fright Nights).I have heard that bus is always very cramped and full of chavs.Hahaha I like it.. oi I been on that bus and I'm no Chav hehe. Yeh I usually car it with my mate, we both got AP's so always go. Just the one time last week I got the bus and questioned it's service... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 StevenVig Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Oh lord, these journeys are a nightmare. I absolutely hate the TPE. However £1 for staff is amazing IMO. I usually try to car/train it whenever I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Josh R Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 It's no worse than a london bus during rush hour, besides, you're only on it for 10 minutes, stop whinging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dan9 Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 It's no worse than a london bus during rush hour, besides, you're only on it for 10 minutes, stop whinging Last time I took the 950 it ended up taking 50 minutes. On a VERY cramped bus it really wasn't a great experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 holtjammy16 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Umm I don't know if this is off topic but I don't want to start a new topic for something so minor..Can anyone tell me like info about how to get a taxi from stains station to Thorpe park and how much it is please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Paul Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 The distance is approximate 3.5 miles, and a taxi would probably cost you close to £10-15. Taxis wait outside the station so it's literally a case of getting off the train and into a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Phyciodes Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 Well taxi's run in the sense that if your in a big group and want to get to the park quickly then there a good idea. In big groups they charge £2 each pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dan9 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Well the overall cost is £8, so if you're in a 4 it's £2 each, but if you're on your own you alone will have to pay the full £8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 furiouspanda Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Walking from Chertsey station to Thorpe is far better than the bus. It costs less, you get more excercise and you go right past Subway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Phyciodes Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Walking from Chertsey station to Thorpe is far better than the bus. It costs less, you get more excercise and you go right past Subway!Wheres Chertsey Station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 StevenVig Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Wheres Chertsey Station?Very very far away from Thorpe, dont walk it, if you go there Bus it. This isnt even sarcasm, I'm actally serious, it took me an eternity to walk from there to Thorpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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