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grayhawk
10 Aug 26 12:56
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Last race tomorrow is off at 5:15....is it feasible to watch the last race and get to the train station for a 17:33 train

If so what would you suggest :

When getting a taxi to the course pre-racing dropping the driver a few quid so that he'd be waiting for me outside about 5:20 or just pre booking an uber for that time.
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Report grayhawk August 10, 2026 1:14 PM BST
Forgot to post thanks in advance Grin
Report Tiger Tiger August 10, 2026 1:44 PM BST
No its not.

The racecourse is at Durdar, outside of the City, there is a free bus but you have no chance with that, even if you get a taxi then it will be a push especially if the last race is late going off.
Report wondersobright August 10, 2026 1:53 PM BST
leave before the last gray
Report grayhawk August 10, 2026 1:53 PM BST
Thanks very much for the reply.
Report Manoleeds August 10, 2026 2:11 PM BST
When I've been returning to the station, you get so far and then hit gridlock. There have been city centre roadworks for what seems forever.
Good luck and please let us know what time you get to the station after the 16.45 (which of course is 1m 6f instead of a sprint).
Report barstool August 10, 2026 2:17 PM BST
Traffic will be busy at that time but mostly coming out of the City, trains south are usually every half hour, watch the last and have a pint as well.Wink

Have a good day grayhawk.
Report feed the goat...... August 10, 2026 2:39 PM BST
I was banging a milf from Carlisle for a few years with nice ripe melons a couple of years ago do you want her number she will put you up for the night....get the train the following morning...
Report grayhawk August 10, 2026 2:49 PM BST
Thanks for replies...a later train it will have to be.

Only been there once and i remember i walked to the course from the station...was over 30 odd years ago and i was a shade fitter then Grin
Report grayhawk August 10, 2026 2:53 PM BST
Only six races to start with Wonderso.... nowadays you feel a bit short changed with  that number as it is Grin
Report Hugo-Hackenbush August 10, 2026 4:37 PM BST
if on time last race fin 5:18..on on main road outside for 5:20..13 mins through traffic to get 3 miles and board the train..

try a helicopter.
Report loper August 10, 2026 4:45 PM BST
Rather than pretipping the taxi driver wouldn't it be better to pretip the train driver?
Report grayhawk August 10, 2026 4:58 PM BST
GrinGrin
Report grayhawk August 12, 2026 9:51 AM BST
Made the 17:33 and wasn't even trying for it Grin....had booked a later train.

Watched the last race on tv in the main entrance...watched them pass the line and made my way out, was thinking of getting the shuttle bus but only a few on and didn't want to sit about waiting for it to fill in next 20 minutes cos i fancied getting something to eat so crossed the road and got in the first taxi in a queue of about ten waiting...was more than halfway back to train station when had to stop for an accident where a low loader was putting damaged car on back.

Said to taxi driver i could have nearly made the earlier train as he was reversing and doubling back on himself, he said i'll get you there took me round a couple of back streets and was in the train station at 17:29 with time to grab a sandwich and a bottle of water
Report grayhawk August 12, 2026 9:55 AM BST
Oh an enjoyable but small losing day...was shattered with that heat when i got home.
Report howard August 12, 2026 10:42 AM BST
walked it a few times  30+ years ago   good timings there last race finished just after 5:17
Report loper August 12, 2026 2:54 PM BST
Well played Grayhawk. One of the few racecourses I haven't visited. I shall ask for your advice if I do.
Report grayhawk August 12, 2026 3:28 PM BST
No bother if i can be of any help...

Also you can see why people rave about the Tyne Valley...that train journey across the country is very scenic.
Report SlippyBlue August 12, 2026 8:03 PM BST
It's a lovely track, well worthy of a visit.

The uphill finish is much more severe than you'd think.
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