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I want to go on Sunday, and my wife, who has had a long period of pain, is also pretty enthusiastic. When I expressed my intention to drive, she queried, "...not by train?" I had not previously contemplated that, so I simply verified. It took us over an additional hour to reach our destination, resulting in a combined cost of about £250 for our return journey to Guildford.

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Personally, I believe it is very worthwhile to attend the NEC concerts, despite their repetitious nature. They provide enough entertainment and the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with exceptional individuals.

Membership in the Mercedes Benz club offers a 10% reduction or similar benefit, which is quite advantageous.

Typically, we commute from Leeds and spend the day there (which is not a very difficult journey, to be honest). We sometimes contemplate taking the train, but it is too burdensome.

I plan to visit the NEC on Saturday and perhaps return on Sunday, since there are some really promising auctions taking place.

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As an AROC member, I get a fee of £23.50 per person, in addition to a parking fee of £12.50, which I personally found to be acceptable. However, I would not be willing to pay for rail travel due to the high cost, time constraints, and the possibility of cancellations. The current system is flawed, since it is more cost-effective to do this kind of excursion by automobile.

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I agree wholeheartedly with your viewpoint. The cost of trains is significantly decreasing.

The cost of attending the exhibition and driving is much more favourable. The expenditure of around 70 pounds for a pair of individuals makes the day out quite worthwhile. However, I have a preference for the November show.

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I have not visited the NEC in a considerable amount of time, since my most recent visit was many years ago at the Classic Motor Show. Although I have not attended the restoration event, I have developed a greater interest in the practical aspects as a result of my recent nut and bolt repair job (specifically, my 1966 ride-on mower) and the tasks I am now doing with the Alfa. The focus is not on repair, but rather on titivation.

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The amount of money is exorbitant, indicating that train rates vary significantly depending on the source of purchase.

I have made a trial reservation on the National Rail website, and the fare for a round trip from Mill Hill Broadway to Birmingham New Street is £75.40.

I received a quotation for a trip from Guildford to Birmingham New Street on Saturday.

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Indeed, several events do charge for parking as part of the ticket price. Primarily, it is necessary to remit the NEC standard cost of £12.95 in advance or £17.95 on the day of service.

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I attempted ticket splitting and it resulted in a little cost reduction. The maximum fare I could get on Trainline was somewhat around £200, however, the outbound portion did not start until almost 11 o'clock. Frankly, the automobile would only be appealing to me if it were much cheaper than the expenses of fuel and parking. Even if I were to get a railcard, I would still choose for the car.

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