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Emma_WaughmanEmma_Waughman Posts: 12,978
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Looking at going to Lakeside in Essex next week. The easiest route for me is by train, but theres engineering work going on at the minute so makes the journey that more complicated and longer. I`ve looked at other options like coaches. I would drive but my car is in repair.

Is their a way to get to Lakeside then? Without the chaos of changing trains etc

I`d like to go the cheapest way possible aswell.

Will be travelling from Norwich.

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    ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    Where are you traveling from?
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    Emma_WaughmanEmma_Waughman Posts: 12,978
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    Elyan wrote: »
    Where are you traveling from?

    Oh forgot to mention that. Norwich.
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    tealadytealady Posts: 26,267
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    Why not just go when the trains are working?

    If there are no trains suitable and you have no access to a car, then coach would be an option,. It all depends where you live...
    Or you could hire a car.
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    ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    What day next week are you going? Where did you get the information about train disruptions?
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    tealadytealady Posts: 26,267
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    You could fly from norwich to london city airport, then get the train.
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    ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    tealady wrote: »
    You could fly from norwich to london city airport, then get the train.

    :D:D

    ...
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    tealadytealady Posts: 26,267
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    Elyan wrote: »
    What day next week are you going? Where did you get the information about train disruptions?
    The only thing I can find is
    Mon 25 Jul 2016 to Wed 27 Jul 2016

    As a result of major project work, one line will be blocked between Marks Tey and Chelmsford from 21.05. Rail replacement bus services will operate from 21.05 between Colchester to Chelmsford. There will be a less frequent train service from Liverpool Street to Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.

    Shouldn't really affect the OP?
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    tealadytealady Posts: 26,267
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    You could go via Ely but this would add about an hour each way.
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    ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    The simplest way is Norwich to London, then London to Chafford Hundred. Couple of changes.

    Look it up on the National Rail website.

    It costs about £60 though - off peak.

    http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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    humdrummerhumdrummer Posts: 4,487
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    I wonder if it would be cheaper to hire a car for the day than pay the rail fare? Would probably be quicker too.
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    ElyanElyan Posts: 8,781
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    humdrummer wrote: »
    I wonder if it would be cheaper to hire a car for the day than pay the rail fare? Would probably be quicker too.

    Maybe. I'm sure you could get one for about £30 for a day.
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    MigsterMigster Posts: 4,204
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    Does it have to be Lakeside? If you just want a big shopping centre then Westfield Stratford will be a lot easier to get to from Norwich.
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    Jimmy ConnorsJimmy Connors Posts: 117,901
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    Train from Norwich to Romford (change at Colchester)

    Get the 370 bus from Romford to Lakeside Bus Station right outside House of Fraser.

    It's one heck of a slog. The bus journey goes around all the houses and takes forever. Lakeside is not worth it tbh.

    Or hire a car. A/M11, M25.
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    LaundermanLaunderman Posts: 229
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    Migster wrote: »
    Does it have to be Lakeside? If you just want a big shopping centre then Westfield Stratford will be a lot easier to get to from Norwich.

    Still gonna have to go under the bridge, whichever way
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    Jennifer_FJennifer_F Posts: 4,443
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    Its a lot of messing about if you don't have a car, so I would either wait until you have your car back or, as others have suggested, get a train to Stratford and go to Westfield.I prefer it to Lakeside anyway
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