What do you think? Should Rail transport be give priority over short haul distances or do you think it's important to have both options available? Personally I love both Rail and flying! 😁
We have rubbish rail inferstructure, due to year of underfunding, so the critics of the critcs are correct, however we're only going to get better inferstructure if people use it (so it's a bit of a chicken and egg problem). I used to fly a lot (it's cheaper than by train, for a lot of routes) but if I can I try to travel via train (it's just more fun, you can get work done and just less stressful)
Personally I love rail and grudgingly put up with flying. If there were a rail -and-sail option between Canada and the UK I’d choose it every time. Assuming it’s affordable.
As someone who used to live around Birmingham, the plane to Glasgow in 75 minutes is a marvel to behold. Long may it fly, and discount services are to be commended, with the increase in rail travel every year, particularly now as there is talk of strike action. It means escaping Brummagem is made simple and affordable, which can't be bad.
Avanti is supposed to be upgrading this route in the future (new trains and hopefully shorter journey times). Flybe used to operate BHX-GLA several times a day. Rail has a big future but as you say a strike is threatened ...
It’s actually really useful for connections to places like Coventry, Northampton and Milton Keynes. I use this frequently as an alternative to the train especially if I am on a short overnight trip. The train isn’t good enough and is often too dear.
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It’s useful route as direct trains between Glasgow and Birmingham still haven’t gone back to every 2 hours. One thing I’ve noticed is the easyJet schedule on the Glasgow to Birmingham route is not great with less flights than Flybe did and some days with one flight
I used this service in July to head to Birmingham so my Dad could pick up my brother and I on a trip to visit our Gran The flight was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than a rail alternative, and meant we didn’t have to get up so early/even head down the night before (Especially as busses in my area are pretty fickle later in the night, I’d have to get from my village, to Falkirk, to Edinburgh.) So I would say it made things much simpler! Even if our trip back led to us getting delayed…and catching Covid (But we’re alright now of course)
I’m from Stirlingshire and have lots of family in Birmingham. I am constantly on the Edinburgh & Glasgow to Birmingham routes as it’s easier for me to travel rather than coach or train due to the fact that I have mobility issues.
Birmingham airport does have short and cheap rail connection into the centre of Birmingham. To me the hassle of flying from Glasgow is getting there early morning , expensive taxi or expensive parking
Another cracking video featuring my home airport, sadly BHX isn’t the airport it was in the 90s and early 2000’s. Looking at the departures you can understand why they’ve removed the ‘International’ from their name. Interestingly, a quick check of train fares, shows the cheapest at £36.20 and the most expensive at £105.80 with a journey time of approx. 4hrs 40mins. I too like travel by train and air. Not yet experienced a Neo so I know what my choice would be. Keep up the excellent reports Dom - love the fact that you’re not one of these that ‘only travel in first class’.
I wouldn’t say they have removed the international from there name down to the fact they are slowly growing again with Emirates operating 2 daily flights to Dubai with them all having over 370 pax on each time. Air India operate a weekly flight to Amritsar and are looking to add more to this service along with a service to Delhi and Birmingham being one of only two airports air India fly’s to in the uk. TUI has daily flights to us and Caribbean so I definitely wouldn’t say Birmingham isn’t international, along with the other 25 or so airlines that fly there.
I like to create an experience that I feel most people would do. Plus all the money comes out of my pocket and I do not ask airlines or anyone for freebies, plus I'm not exactly loaded.
I’m using this service (in the other direction) in a couple of days. This will be he first time with EasyJet but I’ve flown the same route before on a number of occasions with the original Flybe. It’s much more convenient and quicker than the train and cheaper too. The thing is I wasn’t travelling from city centre to city centre, I was travelling from Troon where I live to other places in the West Midlands. I could park the car at Glasgow Airport and hire a car at Birmingham Airport. Neither is quite as practical at Central or New Street Stations. So yes, well done EasyJet for taking over an important air link after Flybe went belly up. I wish they would start an East Midlands - Glasgow link too.
Hello Dom, bear in mind that train ban in France isn't all it seems. The ban applies to flights using ORY and not those using CDG. Just look at how many AF flights there are between LYS and CDG ...even though this route is served by direct TGVs. Sadly most media do not check the facts and just regurgitate the headline.
I was aware of the AF exemption though I always thought it was due to the French state being one of the largest shareholders so that the could more easily regulate short flights, interesting, will need to look more into this. I'm hoping that this isn't a trend that catches on as i feel its always better to innovate and evolve than just cutting or banning.
@@WorldWide_Dom I can send you the link to the piece I wrote on this subject. It was a govt decision and was political. If AF were to cut these flights then it would receive billions in aid from the govt. However AF continues to operate short haul into CDG as these feed its international network ...and customers can still book short domestic flights on these CDG services.
Birmingham to Glasgow or Edinburgh is at least four hours on a train perhaps nearer to five hours last trip I did. I would be interested in seeing what you actual flight time was. Scheduled time against actual flying times does vary.
Having done this route by train over the summer, I totally see why this flight exists. The train took 5.5 hours, was VERY expensive (although it was expensed through work), and was absolutely packed. It was a horrible experience, and one I only took because I needed to leave in the evening. If I could've flown, I would. The trains in the UK are just awful.
I did this flight in half term when I went from Northampton to Glasgow to visit my aunty and have a bit of time away from planning for this term/ catching up on work etc. For me it wasn’t so much about the time difference, it was the cost. I paid about £75 return flights from Birmingham to Glasgow and £15 return train tickets from Northampton to Birmingham International, whereas the train would have cost me over £275. With the price of everything going up so much, it was an absolute no brainer. I am all for going greener but the government need to make it more affordable. Same as cars - I would absolutely happily have an electric car if I could afford the initial £30,000 to have the same size of car that I have now for a fraction of the initial price. Yes fuel prices are rising but it is still cheaper than that initial electric outset.
The main thing is AFFORDABILITY. For the majority the affordability is a huge issue. Train fares are extortionately expenses , slow and much worse than nationalised France
Exactly, in a 100% privatized model rail is always going to be more expensive than air travel as there is a lot more infrastructure to maintain. A lot of changes need to be made in the UK rail industry and a lot of investment is needed. Countries like France as you say is better at rail and I think should be a model for the UK rail industry going forward.
Aap my best friend lives near Birmingham airport and I'm in Glasgow I'm definitely going this way next time. Coach is long and tiring and I could go on holiday to Spain with what the train costs
For sure it’s 25 years since I lived in UK and didn’t realise rail travel had improved so much that it took less than a whole day to get from brum to Scottyland lol 😂
The main issue i have with rail vs flying is the cost difference. Would be much better in my opinion if the two were actually competing with one another.
It’s just the cost, for 3 adults it cost me about £150 return with easyJet (BHX->GLA) whereas it would’ve been OVER £400, some rail tickets even went up to £800 for standard! It just doesn’t make any sense to go on the train when it’s less than half the price, quicker and in my opinion a more enjoyable experience.
For domestic flights in the UK you do require some form of photo ID, Each airline sets their own rules though, some require a passport as part of their T&C's. I always just use my passport so its never been an issue for me.
Don't be afraid, one Pilot is always a christian, UK rule. I've flown many time on Friday the 13th due it being cheaper, always quite and not many issues from my experience.
@@believeinjesusreadbiblerea5878 Happy to help, flying can seem daunting, but from my experience its generally been very pleasant. All the best to you.
Give it it's correct name, it is Birmingham International Airport, it ceased being just Birmingham Airport 60 years ago, might as well say Glasgow Airport !!
Glasgow Central to Birmingham by train 4 and a half hours. Driving from Glasgow to Birmingham 5 hour 40 minutes. So the flight using the French Logick and reasoning it is a good flight. 1 hour 10 minutes compared to over 4 and a half. Makes sense
What do you think? Should Rail transport be give priority over short haul distances or do you think it's important to have both options available?
Personally I love both Rail and flying! 😁
We have rubbish rail inferstructure, due to year of underfunding, so the critics of the critcs are correct, however we're only going to get better inferstructure if people use it (so it's a bit of a chicken and egg problem).
I used to fly a lot (it's cheaper than by train, for a lot of routes) but if I can I try to travel via train (it's just more fun, you can get work done and just less stressful)
Personally I love rail and grudgingly put up with flying.
If there were a rail -and-sail option between Canada and the UK I’d choose it every time. Assuming it’s affordable.
I agree with you 100%, morally I’d rather go by rail but often it isn’t the most convenient.
I don’t see the problem with Short-Haul Flights
As someone who used to live around Birmingham, the plane to Glasgow in 75 minutes is a marvel to behold. Long may it fly, and discount services are to be commended, with the increase in rail travel every year, particularly now as there is talk of strike action. It means escaping Brummagem is made simple and affordable, which can't be bad.
Avanti is supposed to be upgrading this route in the future (new trains and hopefully shorter journey times). Flybe used to operate BHX-GLA several times a day. Rail has a big future but as you say a strike is threatened ...
It’s actually really useful for connections to places like Coventry, Northampton and Milton Keynes. I use this frequently as an alternative to the train especially if I am on a short overnight trip. The train isn’t good enough and is often too dear.
Top quality again Dom, you're quickly becoming one of my favourite travel vloggers!
Happy to hear that! Thank you so much! I am wanting to more than just reviews/Trip Reports and get out there to travel a bit more to explore. If you have any suggestions for the channel or content please just let me know & thanks once again. 😁
It’s useful route as direct trains between Glasgow and Birmingham still haven’t gone back to every 2 hours. One thing I’ve noticed is the easyJet schedule on the Glasgow to Birmingham route is not great with less flights than Flybe did and some days with one flight
I had an amazing time watching lovely tour of Birmingham! What a great way to experience the world. Thank you!!! Following your channel to watch more
I used this service in July to head to Birmingham so my Dad could pick up my brother and I on a trip to visit our Gran
The flight was SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than a rail alternative, and meant we didn’t have to get up so early/even head down the night before
(Especially as busses in my area are pretty fickle later in the night, I’d have to get from my village, to Falkirk, to Edinburgh.) So I would say it made things much simpler! Even if our trip back led to us getting delayed…and catching Covid (But we’re alright now of course)
Its a very pleasant flight for what it is intended for, no real complaints. Your right about the rail prices.
I’m from Stirlingshire and have lots of family in Birmingham. I am constantly on the Edinburgh & Glasgow to Birmingham routes as it’s easier for me to travel rather than coach or train due to the fact that I have mobility issues.
Birmingham airport does have short and cheap rail connection into the centre of Birmingham. To me the hassle of flying from Glasgow is getting there early morning , expensive taxi or expensive parking
Another cracking video featuring my home airport, sadly BHX isn’t the airport it was in the 90s and early 2000’s. Looking at the departures you can understand why they’ve removed the ‘International’ from their name. Interestingly, a quick check of train fares, shows the cheapest at £36.20 and the most expensive at £105.80 with a journey time of approx. 4hrs 40mins. I too like travel by train and air. Not yet experienced a Neo so I know what my choice would be. Keep up the excellent reports Dom - love the fact that you’re not one of these that ‘only travel in first class’.
I wouldn’t say they have removed the international from there name down to the fact they are slowly growing again with Emirates operating 2 daily flights to Dubai with them all having over 370 pax on each time. Air India operate a weekly flight to Amritsar and are looking to add more to this service along with a service to Delhi and Birmingham being one of only two airports air India fly’s to in the uk. TUI has daily flights to us and Caribbean so I definitely wouldn’t say Birmingham isn’t international, along with the other 25 or so airlines that fly there.
I like to create an experience that I feel most people would do. Plus all the money comes out of my pocket and I do not ask airlines or anyone for freebies, plus I'm not exactly loaded.
Its a lifesaver for me and my family I use this service at least 4 times a year
I’m using this service (in the other direction) in a couple of days. This will be he first time with EasyJet but I’ve flown the same route before on a number of occasions with the original Flybe. It’s much more convenient and quicker than the train and cheaper too. The thing is I wasn’t travelling from city centre to city centre, I was travelling from Troon where I live to other places in the West Midlands. I could park the car at Glasgow Airport and hire a car at Birmingham Airport. Neither is quite as practical at Central or New Street Stations. So yes, well done EasyJet for taking over an important air link after Flybe went belly up. I wish they would start an East Midlands - Glasgow link too.
Here is hoping that more routes can be offered in the future.
Hello Dom, bear in mind that train ban in France isn't all it seems. The ban applies to flights using ORY and not those using CDG. Just look at how many AF flights there are between LYS and CDG ...even though this route is served by direct TGVs. Sadly most media do not check the facts and just regurgitate the headline.
I was aware of the AF exemption though I always thought it was due to the French state being one of the largest shareholders so that the could more easily regulate short flights, interesting, will need to look more into this. I'm hoping that this isn't a trend that catches on as i feel its always better to innovate and evolve than just cutting or banning.
@@WorldWide_Dom I can send you the link to the piece I wrote on this subject. It was a govt decision and was political. If AF were to cut these flights then it would receive billions in aid from the govt. However AF continues to operate short haul into CDG as these feed its international network ...and customers can still book short domestic flights on these CDG services.
I meant the earlier piece was 2020.
@@alexmcwhirter6611 Sure thing please send it over.
Birmingham to Glasgow or Edinburgh is at least four hours on a train perhaps nearer to five hours last trip I did. I would be interested in seeing what you actual flight time was. Scheduled time against actual flying times does vary.
Having done this route by train over the summer, I totally see why this flight exists. The train took 5.5 hours, was VERY expensive (although it was expensed through work), and was absolutely packed. It was a horrible experience, and one I only took because I needed to leave in the evening. If I could've flown, I would. The trains in the UK are just awful.
I did this flight in half term when I went from Northampton to Glasgow to visit my aunty and have a bit of time away from planning for this term/ catching up on work etc.
For me it wasn’t so much about the time difference, it was the cost. I paid about £75 return flights from Birmingham to Glasgow and £15 return train tickets from Northampton to Birmingham International, whereas the train would have cost me over £275. With the price of everything going up so much, it was an absolute no brainer.
I am all for going greener but the government need to make it more affordable. Same as cars - I would absolutely happily have an electric car if I could afford the initial £30,000 to have the same size of car that I have now for a fraction of the initial price. Yes fuel prices are rising but it is still cheaper than that initial electric outset.
The main thing is AFFORDABILITY. For the majority the affordability is a huge issue. Train fares are extortionately expenses , slow and much worse than nationalised France
Exactly, in a 100% privatized model rail is always going to be more expensive than air travel as there is a lot more infrastructure to maintain. A lot of changes need to be made in the UK rail industry and a lot of investment is needed. Countries like France as you say is better at rail and I think should be a model for the UK rail industry going forward.
Is it quite east to get to Railway connection as I’ve got a train to catch when I go down in May
Aap my best friend lives near Birmingham airport and I'm in Glasgow I'm definitely going this way next time. Coach is long and tiring and I could go on holiday to Spain with what the train costs
For sure it’s 25 years since I lived in UK and didn’t realise rail travel had improved so much that it took less than a whole day to get from brum to Scottyland lol 😂
The main issue i have with rail vs flying is the cost difference. Would be much better in my opinion if the two were actually competing with one another.
There was a Aberdeen to Manchester easyJet route but I think it never happened after all
It’s just the cost, for 3 adults it cost me about £150 return with easyJet (BHX->GLA) whereas it would’ve been OVER £400, some rail tickets even went up to £800 for standard! It just doesn’t make any sense to go on the train when it’s less than half the price, quicker and in my opinion a more enjoyable experience.
I always think rail in the UK just needs to be cheaper if it is going to realistically compete with airlines over long distances.
Should i have to carry passport or any id documents? Is they check passport or id?
For domestic flights in the UK you do require some form of photo ID, Each airline sets their own rules though, some require a passport as part of their T&C's. I always just use my passport so its never been an issue for me.
Rail better 👌🏼 for short hops
As a regular traveller between Glasgow and Northampton this link is life saving. The train isn’t good enough and it can be dearer and unreliable
Hi nice video, I'm flying on 13th Friday I'm afraid 😢
Don't be afraid, one Pilot is always a christian, UK rule. I've flown many time on Friday the 13th due it being cheaper, always quite and not many issues from my experience.
@@WorldWide_Dom thanks for replying ,feel better now:)
@@believeinjesusreadbiblerea5878 Happy to help, flying can seem daunting, but from my experience its generally been very pleasant. All the best to you.
@@WorldWide_Dom Thanks, God bless you and your family:)
Give it it's correct name, it is Birmingham International Airport, it ceased being just Birmingham Airport 60 years ago, might as well say Glasgow Airport !!
It is now called Birmingham Airport they dropped the international a few years ago. I work there currently
Glasgow Central to Birmingham by train 4 and a half hours. Driving from Glasgow to Birmingham 5 hour 40 minutes. So the flight using the French Logick and reasoning it is a good flight. 1 hour 10 minutes compared to over 4 and a half. Makes sense