Scunthorpe - Swindon whilst I have 10 mins.
Boooring 2-10 shift so gonna ask whilst I have a few minutes :D
I'm off to Swindon on Saturday from Scunthorpe and need to be there at 12.30 or earlier. Driving obviously. What's the best route? M1 all the way or M1/A429? Going by Satnav but hoping to avoid any nasty traffic. TIA Andy :thumb: |
M1 all the way is a very long way round. I'd probably go for M1 then A249, especially if you're in something that can overtake. If you want to stick to motorways most of the way M1-M42-M5 then cross country from Gloucester is probably your best bet.
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..M180..M18..M1..A43..M40..A34..A420 say hello to Bob for me.
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ah Swindon the land of the grey suits, what misfortune means you'll be in my neck of the woods then? :) Thats a longish drive from scunny, 3-3.5hrs?
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Originally Posted by Dave Y
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..M180..M18..M1..A43..M40..A34..A420 say hello to Bob for me.
Damn, they're onto me :Suspiciou :D Haven't a very good signal on my phone so loading maps is a pain. Will have to look later. Used Google buy the way. Think the M1 way was 199 miles door to door and M1/A429 185 miles. |
Originally Posted by Dave Y
(Post 10449790)
..M180..M18..M1..A43..M40..A34..A420 say hello to Bob for me.
Originally Posted by bioforger
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ah Swindon the land of the grey suits, what misfortune means you'll be in my neck of the woods then? :) Thats a longish drive from scunny, 3-3.5hrs?
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doh of course! :D happy days, been there done that myself, also say hi from me, although he wont remember who I was. Drive back will be interesting :) No speed cameras in Swindon, so enjoy lol.
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swindon bypass saturday afternoon.i want you to keep it at one bar.
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lol, sounds easier than it is to :thumb:
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Originally Posted by Dave Y
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swindon bypass saturday afternoon.i want you to keep it at one bar.
:wonder: :D |
Definitely M1-A429 (mainly Fosse Way). I live in Swindon and do Doncaster on a regular basis and always use this route (I've tried M1-A42-M42-M5 and it's not as quick and further). A429 is a good road, especially in something with a bit of "go".
Enjoy! |
Originally Posted by Dr.No
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Definitely M1-A429 (mainly Fosse Way). I live in Swindon and do Doncaster on a regular basis and always use this route (I've tried M1-A42-M42-M5 and it's not as quick and further). A429 is a good road, especially in something with a bit of "go".
Enjoy! Econo-run down there so I feel the full benefit of the remap hooning it home :D It's only a remap on a TD04, decat, Walbro and panel filter so not expecting the world, but more poke at higher boostage :norty: |
Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
(Post 10449969)
Thanks. Come's up shorter distance but longer time. I'm pretty sure on a Sat it would even out over the motorway jams etc around Birmingham. that's my concern so would try set my Satnav to the shortest journey instead and set off early incase.
Econo-run down there so I feel the full benefit of the remap hooning it home :D It's only a remap on a TD04, decat, Walbro and panel filter so not expecting the world, but more poke at higher boostage :norty: Being more accurate, I find the best route is M1-M69-A46-A429-A419. DN |
See the sights:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_R..._%28Swindon%29 |
Originally Posted by Dr.No
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Ignore the times that the satnav gives - mine normally says I would take > 3hrs for Swindon to Donny, but going A429 I can easily do it in 2.5 (satnavs dont account for very long, very straight roman roads!).
Being more accurate, I find the best route is M1-M69-A46-A429-A419. DN Many thanks :thumb: |
Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
(Post 10449969)
Thanks. Come's up shorter distance but longer time. I'm pretty sure on a Sat it would even out over the motorway jams etc around Birmingham. that's my concern so would try set my Satnav to the shortest journey instead and set off early incase.
Econo-run down there so I feel the full benefit of the remap hooning it home :D It's only a remap on a TD04, decat, Walbro and panel filter so not expecting the world, but more poke at higher boostage :norty: |
Originally Posted by Dr.No
(Post 10449956)
Definitely M1-A429 (mainly Fosse Way). I live in Swindon and do Doncaster on a regular basis and always use this route (I've tried M1-A42-M42-M5 and it's not as quick and further). A429 is a good road, especially in something with a bit of "go".
Enjoy! |
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