Does anybody know anything about this? Heard a few times now that there is a train from Wigan to Hudds but I don't know any details.

Departs 2:40pm from Wigan Wallgate. Calls at Hindley and Atherton then onto Huddersfield direct.

Return is at 8:05pm with same calls back to Wigan Wallgate.

Return time is an "approx" btw. They'll hang on I assume until it's fairly full.

Do you need to buy a ticket in advance? Also, how much is it?

Any link to that Bilko?, National rail enqs not showing this

Quote ="wiganrlforever"Any link to that Bilko?, National rail enqs not showing this'" No but this was reported in the Evening Post yesterday. www.wigantoday.net/news/local-ne ... -1-4725796 The return price is £20.60 for normal trains. So it's either that or cheaper depending on whether they do special rates.

Quote ="wiganrlforever"Any link to that Bilko?, National rail enqs not showing this'" No but this was reported in the Evening Post yesterday. www.wigantoday.net/news/local-ne ... -1-4725796 The return price is £20.60 for normal trains. So it's either that or cheaper depending on whether they do special rates.

Thanks.

Does it go through Mossley, Stalybridge and Marsden?

It probably does but doesn't stop for any real ale.....

Boo, that's me back on trans pennines.

£20.60 seems a bit expensive... Could easy get there and back in the car and pay for parking for 4 of us on that!

It's only £20.60 if you get caught...I've known of some people to get to Leeds for £3.80

I known few who has been to Manchester for £0.00 ?

On a normal day maybe. But I suspect they'll be all over this on Saturday.

£13.10 return from Chesterfield to Huddersfield for myself (Student railcard) & sister (Under 16)

Northern will be running a special service from Wigan Wallgate to Huddersfield on Saturday 14th July for the Challenge Cup Semi Final between Wigan & Leeds.

Outward

Wigan Wallgate depart 14:40
Huddersfield arrive 15:51

Return

Huddersfield depart 20:06
Wigan Wallgate arrive 21:15

Prices

£20:60 Adult

£10:30 Child.

Discount available to Railcard holders subject to conditions of railcard being met. Bookings can be made at the station in advance and on the day.

Though official site doesn't say, I believe it calls at Hindley and Atherton.

Absolutely crazy. Announced too late, and stupidly priced (you can travel much cheaper on normal services by buying seperate tickets to say Stalybridge). I have recently travelled to Glasgow under £10 return, and London for £12 each way, so this is a good idea gone very wrong. And the empty train will rule out any similar trips in future.

Does anyone know of any coach companies that still have empty spaces?

The train does'nt have to stop at border control though.

if its anything like the Northern Rail service i get to work, it will be 2 carriages only so no room................

Horrible bástards at wish-travel.com

Rang them a bit ago enquiring about a mini bus as we thought we had arrangements but have to sort something else. Anyways, simply asked if they had any available for Sat, they said no due to Chester races and they're fully booked. I thanked them then went to hang up, stupid cow on the phone started slagging us off about leaving things until last minute etc. Anyways, rang her back asking her if she'd like to wait until she's hung up properly in future before slagging off potential customers, and she just said bye and hung up.

And it'll be late because the conductor is having a brew and a read of the paper.

I called in at Atherton Station this morning and it was confirmed that the train stops a Hindley and Atherton ,leaving Atherton at 14-50. I was told it could be 5min late into Atherton because it may have to pull over to let a regular schedule train through.This slight delay would be made up so it would arrive on time in Hudds.
I dont have a match ticket so I rang the Galpern and was told that tickets could be picked up at the office.
These tickets will have a £1-00 surcharge over tickets purchased through the clubs and the RL.
So I will be on the train and wander down to the ground in good time,I just hope there is a good pub along the way. The old Bladder does not allow me to walk to far in one go.

Plenty pubs in town a couple minutes walk fron the station,there's even 2 pubs at either end of the station, and of course the famous george hotel is right outside the station!

One being 'The Head Of Steam', well recommended, a real ale drinkers treat.