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Post by mx47 on Dec 14, 2015 14:03:23 GMT
It was announced earlier this year, but I'd thought I'd let everyone know that SNCF seem to have now released, at least, some train times/prices for June 16. We've booked on the 19.03 (that's an additional service btw) train out of Lens to Paris. Possibly other destinations available too. Hopefully we won't be the only Welsh boys on that train which inevitably will have England supporters on as well.......wish us luck hahaha!!!! Here's a link that I used. uk.voyages-sncf.com/choose-your-outbound-journey |
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Post by cymroircarn on Dec 14, 2015 14:25:42 GMT
Be aware - TV have requested to move the ko to later in the day which would obviously affect your plans
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Dec 14, 2015 14:34:33 GMT
Be aware - TV have requested to move the ko to later in the day which would obviously affect your plans really? don't think I can ever re call a game in a major tournament be changed?? |
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Post by Jamie-Bins on Dec 14, 2015 14:37:43 GMT
Be aware - TV have requested to move the ko to later in the day which would obviously affect your plans really? don't think I can ever re call a game in a major tournament be changed?? seems I stand corrected after reading into the other thread on this, surely police will want to keep it as early as possible though? |
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Post by mx47 on Dec 14, 2015 14:51:48 GMT
Be aware - TV have requested to move the ko to later in the day which would obviously affect your plans Yes I saw that article from John Cross, which I think is a non-starter purely from a logistical point of view. Including the fact that UEFA will then need to change the KO of one of the other games that KO that day. Plus of course the infrastructure being put in place to deal with a game in Lens with a 3.00pm ko. Also changing it would set a precedent that UEFA would surely want to avoid. All TV companies (incl those from Poland, Germany and Ukraine) have already signed up to the deal with UEFA so I just don't think it will get a look in. The more I think of it this is a made up story by a journalist trying to write a headline!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm sure the English TV companies would love to change it but it affects too many others who will have a say. Anyway, the train we are booked on is an extra one put on to get fans out of Lens, so if there was a change I reckon they'll change the train time too. At worst we loose £22!!!! |
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Post by eppingblue on Dec 14, 2015 17:18:46 GMT
I intend to the Lens game on the day from Paris but I haven't booked trains yet. I did book Paris to Bordeaux on the day of that game as I couldn't get there any earlier. £ 30 quid on the TGV. Its made me rethink my original intention of getting a rail pass particularly as I'm now flying back the day after the Russia game. With the round of 16 being up to a week later and our likely 3rd place giving us a fixture in Lens or Lille I thought I could get back and do some work. |
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Post by manulike on Jan 3, 2016 19:52:45 GMT
I intend to the Lens game on the day from Paris but I haven't booked trains yet. I did book Paris to Bordeaux on the day of that game as I couldn't get there any earlier. £ 30 quid on the TGV. Its made me rethink my original intention of getting a rail pass particularly as I'm now flying back the day after the Russia game. With the round of 16 being up to a week later and our likely 3rd place giving us a fixture in Lens or Lille I thought I could get back and do some work. Maybe I am more optimistic than you, but I have already booked my accommodation in Nice for our hopeful 2nd place finish ;-) |
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Post by manulike on Jan 8, 2016 13:35:56 GMT
Just heard on the radio that someone has a TGV pass for 30 days for 200 euro.
any idea what they were talking about?
Can't seem to find it on Google etc.
Thanks!
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Post by daearegwr on Jan 8, 2016 16:07:36 GMT
Just heard on the radio that someone has a TGV pass for 30 days for 200 euro. any idea what they were talking about? Can't seem to find it on Google etc. Thanks! I assume they are talking about an interrail pass from here: uk.voyages-sncf.com/en/#/ Not sure they are on sale yet though (as usually only available 3 months in advance). I know that some tickets have been on sale for the Euros so rail passes may also be available Also another site here selling them but a lot more expensive: www.interrail.eu/interrail-passes/one-country-pass/france |
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Post by manulike on Jan 9, 2016 0:23:16 GMT
Thanks, daearegwr
Found the link:
"An Inter-rail France Pass offers you the flexibility of unlimited travel on 3, 4, 6 or 8 days within a month. How you use those days is completely up to you; travel on consecutive days or spread your travel out over the month."
Std class Adult price
3 days / 1 month £153
4 days / 1 month £168
6 days / 1 month £213
8 days / 1 month £236
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Post by eppingblue on Jan 9, 2016 9:27:46 GMT
Thanks, daearegwr
Found the link:
"An Inter-rail France Pass offers you the flexibility of unlimited travel on 3, 4, 6 or 8 days within a month. How you use those days is completely up to you; travel on consecutive days or spread your travel out over the month."
Std class Adult price
3 days / 1 month £153
4 days / 1 month £168
6 days / 1 month £213
8 days / 1 month £236
Its not quite as good as it sounds. I fully intended to get one until I looked into it further. You'll have to pay a seat supplement to travel on a TGV service. There's a few around a tenner and some around £ 20 but they're limited so may find train has space but you cant use the travel card and need to buy a separate ticket anyway. I've only booked 1 TGV train journey so far Paris - Bordeaux and it cost £ 30. It would have been more with a travel card without accounting for the supplement. You need to make sure when you want to travel and book as soon as you can.
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Post by manulike on Jan 10, 2016 12:39:38 GMT
Thanks, daearegwr
Found the link:
"An Inter-rail France Pass offers you the flexibility of unlimited travel on 3, 4, 6 or 8 days within a month. How you use those days is completely up to you; travel on consecutive days or spread your travel out over the month."
Std class Adult price
3 days / 1 month £153
4 days / 1 month £168
6 days / 1 month £213
8 days / 1 month £236
Its not quite as good as it sounds. I fully intended to get one until I looked into it further. You'll have to pay a seat supplement to travel on a TGV service. There's a few around a tenner and some around £ 20 but they're limited so may find train has space but you cant use the travel card and need to buy a separate ticket anyway. I've only booked 1 TGV train journey so far Paris - Bordeaux and it cost £ 30. It would have been more with a travel card without accounting for the supplement. You need to make sure when you want to travel and book as soon as you can.
Thanks, eppingblue That is very useful knowledge |
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Post by manulike on Jan 15, 2016 14:03:50 GMT
I was looking at the UK site of Voyages-sncf, and tickets Lille to Lens are £6.50 one-way and £13 return.
I also looked at the Belgian site of SNCF and there its 7 and 14 Euro return - about 25% better rate...
Is there a way of paying the euro price on the UK site?
Do I simply use my British credit card at the station to collect the tickets on the day?
Are there any special day-return deals?
Thanks
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Post by manulike on Feb 4, 2016 11:49:24 GMT
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Feb 4, 2016 12:24:55 GMT
Might be a daft question, but can't you just turn up and pay on the day for a train ? I know there will be mass movement around. Just curious
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Post by cantonwelsh79 on Feb 4, 2016 12:50:06 GMT
I was looking at the UK site of Voyages-sncf, and tickets Lille to Lens are £6.50 one-way and £13 return. I also looked at the Belgian site of SNCF and there its 7 and 14 Euro return - about 25% better rate... Is there a way of paying the euro price on the UK site? Do I simply use my British credit card at the station to collect the tickets on the day? Are there any special day-return deals? Thanks I don't know how French trains operate but having booked trains in advance in Germany, Belgium and Austria - you pay with card on the site and they e mail you the e-ticket for you to print yourself. You then need to take the card you use to book it with you (the inspector always asked for that) I would think/ hope French trains operate in a similar manner. |
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Post by manulike on Feb 4, 2016 13:35:53 GMT
Thanks, CantonWelsh79.
As per Welshramdcfc,
I would suggest that the simple answer is yes.
However, if you look at the Voyages-sncf site, you will see a HUGE margin of prices for the shortest of rides.
I would suggest that the minute you get your match tickets confirmed (next week - I hope) you book the train ticket in advance.
The way I look at it, if we make it to the semis, I am happy to buy the train tickets on the day.
Up to quarter finals, my flights and train tickets are throw-away options (3 each for R16 and 1/4 finals)
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Post by eppingblue on Feb 4, 2016 14:10:07 GMT
Other than the few trains released for the football, the majority aren't available. Around the beginning of March probably although I'll be keeping an eye out. The above tickets on early sale are only from July 1st aimed at their holiday market probably.
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Post by eppingblue on Feb 4, 2016 17:02:23 GMT
TGV tickets currently available up to the 16th May and normal trains up to 9th May
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Post by helipad138 on Feb 4, 2016 18:55:59 GMT
Would you say people are better off booking the trains that have been released for the Euros or waiting for the release of the regular trains?
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Post by manulike on Feb 25, 2016 11:19:50 GMT
SNCF announced that the big date for summer tickets is Thursday, 3 March.
"Get ready to book your train tickets to Europe this summer! On 3 March, you can buy low fares for travel up to 28 August. Be prepared - go online early in the morning to get the best prices!"
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Post by sleepy on Feb 25, 2016 12:59:55 GMT
SNCF announced that the big date for summer tickets is Thursday, 3 March. "Get ready to book your train tickets to Europe this summer! On 3 March, you can buy low fares for travel up to 28 August. Be prepared - go online early in the morning to get the best prices!" Where did you read that manulike? I've been on voyages-sncf but can't find anything. Can you provide a link? |
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Post by mx47 on Feb 25, 2016 13:05:43 GMT
SNCF announced that the big date for summer tickets is Thursday, 3 March. "Get ready to book your train tickets to Europe this summer! On 3 March, you can buy low fares for travel up to 28 August. Be prepared - go online early in the morning to get the best prices!" Where did you read that manulike? I've been on voyages-sncf but can't find anything. Can you provide a link? Info came in the form of an e-mail/poster....sign up to be included on their website. Its a bit difficult to copy and paste due to it being a "poster" style alert!!! Edit.....PM me your e-mail and I'll forward it if you like!!! |
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Post by sleepy on Feb 25, 2016 14:13:32 GMT
Where did you read that manulike? I've been on voyages-sncf but can't find anything. Can you provide a link? Info came in the form of an e-mail/poster....sign up to be included on their website. Its a bit difficult to copy and paste due to it being a "poster" style alert!!! Edit.....PM me your e-mail and I'll forward it if you like!!! Just PM-ed you. Cheers |
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Post by mx47 on Feb 25, 2016 14:26:16 GMT
Info came in the form of an e-mail/poster....sign up to be included on their website. Its a bit difficult to copy and paste due to it being a "poster" style alert!!! Edit.....PM me your e-mail and I'll forward it if you like!!! Just PM-ed you. Cheers Just e-mailed....let me know if you get it ok. Thx. |
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Post by manulike on Feb 25, 2016 21:59:52 GMT
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Post by sleepy on Mar 3, 2016 13:51:34 GMT
It seems some trains from France to other countries are on sale, but no new ones within france. The link above does state the following: "SALE NOW ON! Your train tickets to Barcelona, Milan and Geneva are now on sale! Travel this summer up to 28 August at the lowest fares! Hurry! Limited seats available!" Might be that trains within France don't go on sale today. |
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Post by Exile Jack on Mar 3, 2016 19:31:04 GMT
It seems some trains from France to other countries are on sale, but no new ones within france. The link above does state the following: "SALE NOW ON! Your train tickets to Barcelona, Milan and Geneva are now on sale! Travel this summer up to 28 August at the lowest fares! Hurry! Limited seats available!" Might be that trains within France don't go on sale today. It does say that it's 3 months before. i need to buy tickets from Paris to Bordeaux on the 10th so will hope they are available then. Is it right that for the regional trains, ie Lille to Lens, we can pay on the day? |
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Post by Exile Jack on Mar 3, 2016 19:34:31 GMT
It seems some trains from France to other countries are on sale, but no new ones within france. The link above does state the following: "SALE NOW ON! Your train tickets to Barcelona, Milan and Geneva are now on sale! Travel this summer up to 28 August at the lowest fares! Hurry! Limited seats available!" Might be that trains within France don't go on sale today. It does say that it's 3 months before. i need to buy tickets from Paris to Bordeaux on the 10th so will hope they are available then. Is it right that for the regional trains, ie Lille to Lens, we can pay on the day? I mean available to buy on the 10th March, for the 10th June! |
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Post by manulike on Mar 3, 2016 20:41:32 GMT
On 10 June there is currently a :
0630 Air France from Orly airport to Bordeaux for €50 - 1 hour direct flight
0730 TGV train for €45
0930 train for €56
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