Trains are so cheap!
I'm really shocked at the price of trains!
Its incredibly cheap compared to London/England. I went from Sydney to the Central Coast on the weekend for $8 one way. I came back a separate day so it was $16 all up, but if I had returned the same day I think it would have been cheaper. Its a long way! a big distance! so really surprised at how cheap it is. Even the busses in Sydney are cheap. :-) happy days! |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by Kiwi-Irish
(Post 11028887)
I'm really shocked at the price of trains!
Its incredibly cheap compared to London/England. I went from Sydney to the Central Coast on the weekend for $8 one way. I came back a separate day so it was $16 all up, but if I had returned the same day I think it would have been cheaper. Its a long way! a big distance! so really surprised at how cheap it is. Even the busses in Sydney are cheap. :-) happy days! |
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Ah okay, fair point, but this was just bought there and then.
I'm never that organised though! |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by Kiwi-Irish
(Post 11028887)
I'm really shocked at the price of trains!
Its incredibly cheap compared to London/England. I went from Sydney to the Central Coast on the weekend for $8 one way. I came back a separate day so it was $16 all up, but if I had returned the same day I think it would have been cheaper. Its a long way! a big distance! so really surprised at how cheap it is. Even the busses in Sydney are cheap. :-) happy days! BB |
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Not flaming cheap going from my nearest station to Brissie Airport. :frown:
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Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11028965)
Not flaming cheap going from my nearest station to Brissie Airport. :frown:
$40 each way to the airport and $32 return to the next big town on the line even on their 'cheap' Sunday fare! |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
One of the secrets of some of Australia's capital cities is that public transport is absolutely adequate and cheap.
Do NOT believe the crap the local press say ...it is not that bad.. If I told you my commute from 45k out was barely 55 dollars a week.. and that infact includes all day on the entire Melbourne network... it's something like 25 quid (or less - for those obsessed with FX rates, or 'real' rates) a week, perhaps cheaper for what is the equivalent of a London 'Travelcard' / season ticket - and by paying weekly its more expensive...I could realise even more savings.. I remember paying over 100 quid a month for a Travelcard in London....20 years ago! (how it works in practise - one of the things is that Melb essentially caps your spend - short distances are a bit more - but still cheap. So 1 short trip, would infact, seem far more - in the order of 2-3 dollars...it's like the price of milk I have no idea what they cost!) |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 11028891)
UK can be cheap if you book in advance though, I regularly do London to Bristol for a tenner.
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I pay $61 a week for a My Multi Weekly train pass and thats all inclusive travel from Wollongong to Parramatta......when converted thats less than a off peak one day return from Basingstoke to London!!!
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sorry..thats including ALL trains, buses and ferries within the Sydney Metropolitan area.
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Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by paddyo
(Post 11029022)
sorry..thats including ALL trains, buses and ferries within the Sydney Metropolitan area.
Australia is a very expensive place - but when you factor in tihis cost you can't do without - travel on a train to the place where you make your coin - it is very cheap. At the moment. It will change no doubt. |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 11029003)
If I told you my commute from 45k out was barely 55 dollars a week..
and that infact includes all day on the entire Melbourne network... |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11029045)
One way, 100km to the airport - $36. Stops as near as damnit everywhere. Rip off.
Can I ask what price is a Brissy metro 'all-in' ticket. No airport stuff..just getting from the suburbs to work and back. |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 11029065)
Ok - I will take off Brissy and that particular line off my 'To do' list!
Can I ask what price is a Brissy metro 'all-in' ticket. No airport stuff..just getting from the suburbs to work and back. |
Re: Trains are so cheap!
Originally Posted by moneypenny20
(Post 11029045)
One way, 100km to the airport - $36. Stops as near as damnit everywhere. Rip off.
Does my head in. |
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