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Yeah, it's the way out that's more of a concern. I'll fucking ride back if they give me grief. Missus might not have the same view :)
But, I could get Crossrail to Reading, which is a piece of piss and then go from there to Exeter which means not going the wrong way, not having to deal with Paddington and um I dunno, I just think it might be easier. Dunno if you can book bike spots though and so if they're full we might end up fucked at Reading.
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lways found it easier to get bikes on trains where they begin
In general I agree, but it's a lot easier to get a bike on if you don't have a reservation somewhere other than London. ie possible vs impossible.
Having said that GWR seemed to have lots more capacity last time I used them last June.
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frank9755
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Always found it easier to get bikes on trains where they begin (e.g. Paddington rather than Reading/etc). I used to get there nice and early and chat to the gate people to ask about the formation of the train, where the bike storage was, and get them to allow me to be the other side the barriers earlier so I could have more of a chance of getting there before some dozy twunt decides to put all their luggage in the bike spot.
(Mind you for Exeter SWR was easier for me than First Great Worsten so I used to schlep up to Waterloo rather than risking it at Clapham Junction.)
Coming back I was usually in such a "do not give a shit" state that I'd be happy if someone just took the bike from me on the platform and I never saw it again.