Wasn't too bad when I went there the other day, the centre is quite nice, as is the area around the university.
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Find out how much a train costs using an APEX ticket... it should be reasonably cheaper than normal fares.
Also, doesn't the conference offer some kind of accommodation? I'd be surprised if you couldn't get a room in the university halls of residence (if the conference is taking place in the university, which I assume it is). I went to a big science conference in Leicester and I recall they offered uni accommodation. I didn't take it, so unfortunately I can't comment on it - I stayed with a friend.
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I tried looking to get to Edinburgh recently and was suprised how relatively expensive it was. Cheaper to get to Prague or Amsterdam
I think the train fares are supposed to go down if you prebook well in advance, Sorry, not much help I knowSafer worlds through superior firepower
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Do the circumstances not allow for springing someone for travel expenses?Concrete, Abstract, or Squoingy?
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Also, doesn't the conference offer some kind of accommodation? I'd be surprised if you couldn't get a room in the university halls of residence (if the conference is taking place in the university, which I assume it is). I went to a big science conference in Leicester and I recall they offered uni accommodation. I didn't take it, so unfortunately I can't comment on it - I stayed with a friend.
Er... Adrian, (this is a longshot, I know) but how would your friend feel about a complete stranger sleeping on his floor (if he lives pretty central)? Clean-living, charming Irish medical student with no criminal record, has own sleeping bag? Jeez, I hate to ask something like that but I'm almost out of options. I still hope to get a place but having a fallback option would be pretty great.
I tried looking to get to Edinburgh recently and was suprised how relatively expensive it was. Cheaper to get to Prague or AmsterdamSTDs are like pokemon... you gotta catch them ALL!!!
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Originally posted by Adrian Hon
Find out how much a train costs using an APEX ticket... it should be reasonably cheaper than normal fares.
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Yeah if you have to go by train look to travel off peak(like in the afternoon) and not on a friday or the weekend. you can save about 50% of the regular fare.
But yes travel around the uk is prety rubbish, infact outside of a major city if you dont have a car, or dont like to try hitch hikeing, then your at the mercy of a very expensive transport system; one that isn't worth what your forced to pay
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Originally posted by our_man
Er... Adrian, (this is a longshot, I know) but how would your friend feel about a complete stranger sleeping on his floor (if he lives pretty central)? Clean-living, charming Irish medical student with no criminal record, has own sleeping bag? Jeez, I hate to ask something like that but I'm almost out of options. I still hope to get a place but having a fallback option would be pretty great.
Few other possibilities. Find out if you can share a room with another conference attendee - that might cut things down to £20 a night. Also consider getting accommodation further outside Leicester. Inconvenient, but might produce more results.
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Right. I've managed to get a ticket as far as Birmingham for £29. I should be able to pick one up from Birmingham to Leicester for £7.50. It's still not cheap, but it's a hit my wallet can take. Watch this space for further unfolding travesties.STDs are like pokemon... you gotta catch them ALL!!!
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OK, everything's booked. As a cautionery tale for those godforsaken souls that must travel to Leicester, beware! I'm paying £30 for one night's accomodation, the cheapest I could find. I have never seen a city with such inadequate budget accomodation before.
On the plus point, I did quite well on the transport in the end: £36 via train to Leicester. Going back I managed to actually find a decent price on the National Express - £9 to Glasgow from Leicester! There are some bargains to be had if you search long enough! 11 hours on the coach though - at least it's overnight! All together now...
Take the national express when your life’s in a mess
It’ll make you smile
All human life is here
From the feeble old dear to the screaming child
From the student who knows that to have one of those
Would be suicide
To the family man
Manhandling the pram with paternal pride
And everybody sings ba ba ba da...
STDs are like pokemon... you gotta catch them ALL!!!
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