Getting the train to Cambridge was easy. The concierge at my hotel (I love my hotel) assisted me with what station to go to since London has many. The station was Kings Cross which was an easy underground trip without changing trains.
Kings Cross was easy to navigate and get a ticket. I tried to buy my “return” ticket at a kiosk but it would not complete the transaction. The price on the kiosk said the ticket was around £32 r/t.
Since the machines didn't work, I waited in line at the ticket counter and much to my surprise, I was only charged £16.90 for a return ticket which was called a “cheap day return”. Great deal.
My train was leaving in 5 minutes so I rushed to the track, but what's that smell? I am stopped dead in my tracks by a booth selling cornish pasties. Oh my! I stop, look, sniff and decide to bypass it since I already have food and now have 4 minutes to make the train.
I hit the train on time and get my seat. The train is comfortable with decent leg room and fold down tray table, like on the airline. There are also a few seats which face each other with a very small table in between.
I am fortunate that today I caught the express train to Cambridge with Cambridge as the first stop. The train zooms through the country side at a very fast speed. There is nothing unique outside the window and the appearance could be New York or New Jersey.
One nice thing about the trip is that a attendant goes up the aisle with drink and snacks (for a small fee). See my post for Pret on the train.
Oh, an announcement says the next station is Cambridge. The trip only took 45 minutes.
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