Rail timetable help needed

[SerenityNigh]

Because what I'm looking at is screwing my head in...

I'm trying to plan a trip around the City game at Goodison, but since the game time isn't set I want to be somewhat flexible in my plans... my airfare ticket options are somewhat limited so I'm looking at two choices:

A) Fly through Manchester (at higher cost)
B) Fly through Heathrow (at lower cost, but have to make the trains)

From what I can tell, none of the trains will get me out on Monday morning in time for my departures from Heathrow back Stateside, so I'd need to opt for a Sunday train between Lime Street and a Southerly destination. Is this feasible? Looks like the Sunday trains are long rides (which may be difficult if the game is moved to Sunday afternoon) or arrive at destination late (not excited about a late hotel checkin with departure the next morning).

Obviously, if the game stays on Saturday it's easier to sort out, but as I'm planning contingencies now I'm not interested in the risk. I'm worried enough the game could be moved to Monday as it is. It just seems that flying through London won't work if the game is moved to Sunday, but that's based on how I'm reading the rail table.

All help appreciated. Sarcastic comments welcome if funny.

 

[noharmdone]

Personally..
If I was travelling that far.. I'd just get to Manchester mate..

 

[Steve0]

There's an hourly train to London on Sundays that takes 2 1/2 hours or so. Last one leaves at 20:47.

 

[noharmdone]

There's an hourly train to London on Sundays that takes 2 1/2 hours or so. Last one leaves at 20:47.

Sunday trains though ?

 

[SerenityNigh]

There's an hourly train to London on Sundays that takes 2 1/2 hours or so. Last one leaves at 20:47.

Thanks. I'm looking at nationalrail.co.uk for tables--is that the right place? I'll keep plugging around to find the right train.

 

[noharmdone]

Thanks. I'm looking at nationalrail.co.uk for tables--is that the right place? I'll keep plugging around to find the right train.

Thetrainline.com

 

[Bungle]

I think I'd rather pay extra for Manchester but if you do go Heathrow then getting to and from the airport from London shouldn't be to much hassle and is a relatively short journey.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Personally..
If I was travelling that far.. I'd just get to Manchester mate..

Wouldn't mind the ride, all other things equal. It's a long/overnight flight over and my first time on your island, so I might enjoy the ride. And the downtime might help adjust for the time difference. Then again, the cost (and time).

 

[Steve0]

Sunday trains though ?

Yeah fair point. Take heed, Mr Nigh, Sunday trains in England are notoriously unreliable and you have a good chance of ending up on a coach.

 

[The Esk]

It's an hour minimum from Euston to Heathrow -Victoria line to Green Park and Piccadilly Line to Heathrow, bear that in mind if travelling Sunday

 

[Bungle]

Failing that, I'm only 20 minutes from Heathrow, I can offer cheap taxi rates. Although I dont guarantee safe arrival at your destination.

 

[Bungle]

It's an hour minimum from Euston to Heathrow -Victoria line to Green Park and Piccadilly Line to Heathrow, bear that in mind if travelling Sunday

Is it that long? Shows what I know.

 

[BlueLlama]

Failing that, I'm only 20 minutes from Heathrow, I can offer cheap taxi rates. Although I dont guarantee safe arrival at your destination.

Unless your destination is Mr Fritzels bunker

 

[The Esk]

Failing that, I'm only 20 minutes from Heathrow, I can offer cheap taxi rates. Although I dont guarantee safe arrival at your destination.

Are you really 20 minutes from Heathrow? That means you are a maximum 40 minutes from me

 

[Bungle]

Unless your destination is Mr Fritzels bunker

Surely there's a chance it is? I keep offering lifts to our foreign members, as yet none have accepted, one day that specially built swing in the basement will get some use.