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ConFuzzled Forums => Room & Transport Sharing => Topic started by: DarkFoxDK on August 31, 2011, 14:41:25
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I know it is a bit early to start planning, so this is mainly just throwing some ideas out there, and see if we can get something going. :D
I expect to land in Birmingham Airport at 9:55 on the 24th.
Are any others expecting to be there around the same time?
I'm thinking we could then - depending on group-size - go together by train or perhaps charter a bus? (Kind of like the furry bus from Berlin to EF).
Other suggestions welcome.
Edited: Changed from Luton to Manchester airport.
Edited again: Now Birmingham...
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hi There DarkfoxDK,
I just wanted to draw your attention to this paragraph on our website under venue -> travel
Shuttle Service
The convention is currently investigating the option of supplying a shuttle bus service from some of the key regional transport hubs, including Hinckley and Nuneaton trains stations. More information regarding this service will become available soon. Please check back for further updates.
The hope is at this time that a shuttle service will be available from the local train stations, most noticeably Nuneaton or Hinckley. This is still under negotiation although we have quotes in place and hope that we can have something more concrete soon, although unlikely until about December/January time before we can make commitments.
If we can get this in place, it will of course hopefully spare you a lot of time and trouble needing to arrange a shuttle service of your own.
Watch the website for updates! :)
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat
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Venue Liaison
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Thanks Rizzo,
That still leaves the part from the airport to the station though. It'd make that part a bit more fun, if - by waiting a little bit at the airport - we could gather up a bunch of people and go on the same train, instead of each of us just going individually.
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Birmingham internation has its own station so its not really an epic trip just a hop on there followed by change at Birmingham main station.
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it might be worth pointing out that to minimise changes, trains run direct from Birmingham International to Rugby, which is very close to the hotel indeed :)
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it might be worth pointing out that to minimise changes, trains run direct from Birmingham International to Rugby, which is very close to the hotel indeed :)
Not that close. A bit under 30 minutes by car, so not a nice taxi fare to pay, and probably out of reasonable range for a shuttle van from the hotel. I'd only suggest it for someone who can get a lift from there to the hotel.
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The travel page will explain all the options for people and until guests know who they are traveling with and when its really not worth filling this page with many options and personal views on those options.
When we are closer to the con date that is the time to plan travel. Needless to say there are many options travelling from birmingham, different ones will suit different people.
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my flight arrived at 10:30.
maby you can wait on me and flake =3
my arrive date is: 05-24-2012
Feel free to add me on your messenger.
Msn: DJDanique-sound@live.nl
Yim: dieselwolf19@yahoo.com
*licks* Diesel
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Hi there!
I'm looking for a pickup or shared ride for myself and two other furs including a little luggage from Birmingham airport to the consite on the morning of the 25th. Any chance for a pickup? :3
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my flight arrived at 10:30.
my arrive date is: 05-24-2012
are you on the KLM flight from Amsterdam ... hey ... I'm booked on the one too ... same time and same date ... ;D
If you find an easy way to the con please let me know ... I think even the shuttles from the train station will not run that day ...
Thanks
EIN
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my flight arrived at 10:30.
my arrive date is: 05-24-2012
are you on the KLM flight from Amsterdam ... hey ... I'm booked on the one too ... same time and same date ... ;D
If you find an easy way to the con please let me know ... I think even the shuttles from the train station will not run that day ...
Thanks
EIN
Yes KLM ^^
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and friend and me we are also arriving on that flight :-)
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jay ^^
you can find me easy at the plain ^^
i wear alldays my collar ^^
add me on msn =3 i accept you we can talk there better
*licks* Diesel
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Me and 2 others will arrive at Birmingham airport at 12:55 on the 24th.
We're thinking of getting the train to Hinckley station and that we just walk towards the hotel.
I've heard that was possible from a local fur ^_^
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Whilst it's possible, it would certainly be easier to get a taxi. Some of the route is not the best for walking on from a surface point of view and there are some faily busy roads to cross over.
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Whilst it's possible, it would certainly be easier to get a taxi. Some of the route is not the best for walking on from a surface point of view and there are some faily busy roads to cross over.
Master of understatement there, Mr Wolf. ;-) Whilst there is a pavement all the way (assuming you turn off Rugby Road at Three Pots Roundabout, which is signposted), the "fairly busy roads" in question are the sliproads leading to/from the M69!
Cheers,
Southie
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Me and 2 others will arrive at Birmingham airport at 12:55 on the 24th.
We're thinking of getting the train to Hinckley station and that we just walk towards the hotel.
I've heard that was possible from a local fur ^_^
Hi Sparky
it is possible to walk, but its worth while taking a much closer inspection of the Satalite view map of the local area. The main road, Rugby Road, leading directly from the train station to the hotel does NOT have a footpath andonly a grass verge, making this pretty dangerous to traverse, especially with suitcases. If you intended to walk, you would need to take a slightly longer route that diverts off of Rugby road, onto Three Pots Road, and then down Wolvey Road, meeting up with Watling street. You would then need to cross the roundabout, which DOES have footpaths and crossing points, in order to get to the hotel.
Map 1 (http://www.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=52.5211208,-1.3649587+to:Barcelo+Hinckley+Island+Hotel+Leicestershire,+Hotel+nr+Leicester,+Burbage,+Hinckley,+Leicestershire+LE10,+UK&hl=en&ll=52.526457,-1.366339&spn=0.044699,0.111494&sll=52.521522,-1.368442&sspn=0.022352,0.055747&geocode=Fe-fIQMdIBDr_w%3BFaBoIQMdIizr_yktHbBXTEV3SDHAiyq4qBwOEw%3BFcxLIQMdeE7r_ynnmDh4pFp3SDHq9rDFZtVPbw&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=15&via=1&t=m&z=14) - Highlights the route to take if walking. DIstance is 2.4 miles and estimated to take about 40m
Map 2 (http://www.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=52.5211207,-1.364959+to:Barcelo+Hinckley+Island+Hotel+Leicestershire,+Hotel+nr+Leicester,+Burbage,+Hinckley,+Leicestershire+LE10,+UK&hl=en&ll=52.515659,-1.360119&spn=0.001397,0.003484&sll=52.526457,-1.366339&sspn=0.044699,0.111494&geocode=Fe-fIQMdIBDr_w%3BFaBoIQMdISzr_yktHbBXTEV3SDHAiyq4qBwOEw%3BFcxLIQMdeE7r_ynnmDh4pFp3SDHq9rDFZtVPbw&dirflg=w&mra=ltm&via=1&t=h&z=19) - Highlights very clearly the foot path and corssing points at the roundabout under the M69
Street View (http://www.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=52.5211207,-1.364959+to:Barcelo+Hinckley+Island+Hotel+Leicestershire,+Hotel+nr+Leicester,+Burbage,+Hinckley,+Leicestershire+LE10,+UK&hl=en&ll=52.517332,-1.361334&spn=0.001397,0.003484&sll=52.526457,-1.366339&sspn=0.044699,0.111494&geocode=Fe-fIQMdIBDr_w%3BFaBoIQMdISzr_yktHbBXTEV3SDHAiyq4qBwOEw%3BFcxLIQMdeE7r_ynnmDh4pFp3SDHq9rDFZtVPbw&dirflg=w&mra=ltm&via=1&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=52.517332,-1.361334&panoid=qtERloZI1YPAMSE6mW7cgA&cbp=12,349.5,,0,5.4) - clearly shows no foot paths available on the one section of Rugby Road
Hope this helps, although of course I would urge you to get a Taxi to make life easier for yourself.
Kind Regards,
Rizzorat
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Venue Liaison &
Head of Fursuit Relations
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I should be arriving at Hinckley railway station late afternoon on the 24th myself... And I would strongly suggest getting a taxi. If you share one, it shouldn't be that expensive.
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Yeah I was already thinking of getting a taxi ^_^
I'm driving with 3 others at least in the train so this wouldn't be expensive at all =D
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We also found out that there are at least four furs arriving on the same plane on thursday ... so will just try to stick together in the train and the share a taxi to the hotel .... if we find one big enough for all people and suitcases :-)
EIN
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It's like saying a tornado is a bit of an air current? I did manage to cook the brakes on a Transit today to the point of having to pull over and stop to let them cool down.
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Hi,
airport to Hinckley checked, but I wonder how to travel the last 2 miles
from Hickley station to the Hotel. When the sun shines I'm inclined to
walk, but rolling heavy luggage over such distances seems not a good
idea. Anyway thanks for the detailed fallback guide for traveling on foot
Rizzo!
Is there a line running down Rugby Road road? I searched a map
"Hickley by bus?" but I found only bus-line descriptions which are
hard to read: http://centrebus.info/hinckleyservices.aspx
(the only 'map' I found would not help much either:
http://www.carlberry.co.uk/op/Centrebus_Leicester.htm )
Or should I better forget about the bus and ask for the local taxi service number?
The shuttle service is not an option as I booked early arrival (3:15 pm birmingham /
late departure.
yours Bigwig
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hi Bigwig,
regretably, there is no local bus service that offers a service direct to the hotel. This is a bit of an inconvenience, but unfortunately out of our control. As per a previous forum thread regarding the shuttle bus service, there are a few local taxi firms to choose from:
Hinckley Station Taxis: (01455) 614 444
Central Taxis: (01455) 251 125
A1 Taxis: (01455) 61 51 61
You could consider calling in advance to book a taxi for yourself and agree a rate, or alternatively there is a taxi rank immediately outside the station, and a taxi cabin if non are immediately available. We still have every intention to try and get a preferred rate with taxi's in and around the local area but at the moment this is not a guarantee. We will undoubtedly make an announcement about this however if we are able to secure a flat rate.
Kind Regards,
Rizzo
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I arrive at 7:55 am and will be hoping aboard the "free" shuttle bus at 9 am wondering where said service actually is
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I arrive at 7:55 am and will be hoping aboard the "free" shuttle bus at 9 am wondering where said service actually is
From the Travel Page on the website:
At Birmingham Airport, the driver will await immediately in and around the arrivals lounge entrance and will have a sign clearly indicating ‘ConFuzzled’.
Note that the shuttle only runs on Friday and Monday, so if you've got early arrival and/or late departure you'll need to make other arrangements.
HTH,
Southie
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Our trip from Birmingham Airport to Confuzzled on the 24th is all covered up =D
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thanks southie i will be fine for times just need to find this driver now why has this got me thinking of a fursuitting driver