On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 10:52:34 -0500, "Tristán White"
wrote:

Just wondering, as I want to go to see Ilford FC v Barking & East Ham FC
tomorrow.....

I could go by bus (from Greengate near where I live, number 5 to Barking
bus garage, then the 145 to South Park Drive, and walk to the stadium in
IG1 1UE). But that would take well over an hour according to the Journey
Planner.

On the other hand, if I time it well, I could take a bus to Stratford, the
train to Seven Kings, and walk to the stadium, in probably about 40 minutes
(55 according to the journey planner). But if it's likely to cost me much
more I won't bother.

First one would mean 4 buses for there and back. Second one would be 2
buses and 2 train rides.

4 bus trips would be £3 on PAYG as the One Day Bus Pass cap will be
activated on the 4th trip.

Are there barriers at Seven Kings for a PAYG?

No, PAYG is not valid for Stratford - Seven Kings.

If not, would it be cheaper to use my Oyster PAYG for the buses to and from
Stratford, and get a cheap-day return to Seven Kings, or would it be
cheaper to get a paper travelcard for zones 2-6 from the corner shop before
getting on any buses?

CDR on the train is £2.90
Buses would be £1.60 on PAYG
ODTC Z2-6 is £4.30

I'd wander to the Newsagents personally - you also get flexibility to
change route without having to think about it in case you need / want
to.

You don't have to answer any of this, I'm rambling. My point is, how bloody
complicated it is when you don't want to break the law, but you don't want
to lose money to a system that is far from perfect.

Yes but the main issue is the train companies' decision not to
participate in the Oyster scheme except to the barest extent necessary.
--
Paul C


Admits to working for London Underground!