Best card for commuting to work

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

So I'm kinda pre-empting this here, but I'm currently looking for a new job, and I'm currently waiting to hear back regarding a job interview, so nothing is set in stone.

Only problem is that it's in Bolton, and requires 3 train journeys, and a bus, it's not an issue as it's a train from Heald Green to Manc, Manc to Salford, Salford to Walkden and a bus from Walkden to Salford Rd...

What I'm currently looking for is a card that would let me use trains and Buses around these areas instead of relying on buying seperate tickets (to cut expense).

I'm in a position at the moment where I've only just started contemplating to learn to drive (pure coincidental), but will currently have to rely on public transport.

I've been told about the 'System One Adult County Card' which costs £118 a month, I'm assuming this would cover all areas (it says buses and trains around greater Manchester) but I know how misleading/arsey public transport offices can be.
I'm assuming with this card I'll be sorted? Or is there a better opportunity without telling me to learn to drive ;-).

The job I'm looking at pays double what I'm on now, and it offers far more potential as my current employer, so to me it's a no brainer going for the job and ignoring the travel exspense.

 

[hilts]

So I'm kinda pre-empting this here, but I'm currently looking for a new job, and I'm currently waiting to hear back regarding a job interview, so nothing is set in stone.

Only problem is that it's in Bolton, and requires 3 train journeys, and a bus, it's not an issue as it's a train from Heald Green to Manc, Manc to Salford, Salford to Walkden and a bus from Walkden to Salford Rd...

What I'm currently looking for is a card that would let me use trains and Buses around these areas instead of relying on buying seperate tickets (to cut expense).

I'm in a position at the moment where I've only just started contemplating to learn to drive (pure coincidental), but will currently have to rely on public transport.

I've been told about the 'System One Adult County Card' which costs £118 a month, I'm assuming this would cover all areas (it says buses and trains around greater Manchester) but I know how misleading/arsey public transport offices can be.
I'm assuming with this card I'll be sorted? Or is there a better opportunity without telling me to learn to drive ;-).

The job I'm looking at pays double what I'm on now, and it offers far more potential as my current employer, so to me it's a no brainer going for the job and ignoring the travel exspense.

That’s a lot of arsing about mate how long does it take?

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

That’s a lot of arsing about mate how long does it take?

1hr 30mins fella. If I get the job, then the offer is too good to turn down, and the starting wage is £12.60 an hour increasing to £14.03 after 13 weeks, the prospects are great as well.
As a career move it's worth the hassel of public transport, well until I pass my driving lessons anyway.

 

[idahoblues]

This thread should definately be called 'best car for commuting to work'

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

This thread should definately be called 'best car for commuting to work'

 

[BimboBob]

1hr 30mins fella. If I get the job, then the offer is too good to turn down, and the starting wage is £12.60 an hour increasing to £14.03 after 13 weeks, the prospects are great as well.
As a career move it's worth the hassel of public transport, well until I pass my driving lessons anyway.

3 hours plus for a commute? Fuck that for a laugh. Would have to pay me 4 times that to even think about it.

 

[yeseye]

Maybe one of your new colleagues lives this side and possibly carshare.
Can you not get a train direct to Bolton from Manchester? Or if the bus journey isn’t too far, you could get one of them fold up bikes you can take on the train and forget the buses?
Fair play to you anyway, good luck.

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

3 hours plus for a commute? Fuck that for a laugh. Would have to pay me 4 times that to even think about it.

Commuting doesn't bother me too much! Plus an easier route would be straight from mine to Bolton via train, then a bus from Bolton to the job, only problem is I'd turn up an hour early for work.

It's not set in stone that I'll get the job, but it's one of the top companies in the industry I work in, so rejecting it would be criminal!

Plus I'm hoping public commuting will be short term until I pass my driving lessons.

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

Maybe one of your new colleagues lives this side and possibly carshare.
Can you not get a train direct to Bolton from Manchester? Or if the bus journey isn’t too far, you could get one of them fold up bikes you can take on the train and forget the buses?
Fair play to you anyway, good luck.

That's one of the things I can hope for! I normally don't like to rely on other people, but given the circumstances it's the best I can hope for.

As for the bike, that's actually a good idea! It's only a 20 min cycle from Bolton station! I'll look into that prospect! I know some trains you can take normal bikes on, but not sure during peak hours.

 

[manchester blue]

90 minutes to travel 20 miles by public transport in Manchester shows just how little is invested in the north. Having said that it would probably take you as long by car most days at rush hour. Good luck. Think your System One card is the only one that combines bus/train.

 

[pluto]

Friend does Bolton to Manchester train, it's the worst ever for crowding. You won't even get a folding bike on, passengers actually standing in toilets I am told

 

[peoffrey]

I’d look at moving if only to cheap lodgings during the week. In my time sharing we often had workers Mon - Fri contracting from elsewhere.

If there’s problems on the trains / roads then you could have over two hours getting home. That’s Manchester to London.

 

[fatbloke]

3 trains, a buzz and 90 minutes to get from Heald Green to just outside Bolton is madness and the worst bit is you only need one of those to be delayed or not turn up and you’re screwed.

The transport situation in and around Manchester is the only thing that stops me looking for a new job these days, I know I could earn 5-10k more elsewhere but the benefit of working from home half the time, having a works van and very little peak hours commuting make it very tough to change jobs even for the extra money.

Although the journey to South Wales and back yesterday was a **** but thankfully only happens once or twice a year.

 

[tommo74]

So I'm kinda pre-empting this here, but I'm currently looking for a new job, and I'm currently waiting to hear back regarding a job interview, so nothing is set in stone.

Only problem is that it's in Bolton, and requires 3 train journeys, and a bus, it's not an issue as it's a train from Heald Green to Manc, Manc to Salford, Salford to Walkden and a bus from Walkden to Salford Rd...

What I'm currently looking for is a card that would let me use trains and Buses around these areas instead of relying on buying seperate tickets (to cut expense).

I'm in a position at the moment where I've only just started contemplating to learn to drive (pure coincidental), but will currently have to rely on public transport.

I've been told about the 'System One Adult County Card' which costs £118 a month, I'm assuming this would cover all areas (it says buses and trains around greater Manchester) but I know how misleading/arsey public transport offices can be.
I'm assuming with this card I'll be sorted? Or is there a better opportunity without telling me to learn to drive ;-).

The job I'm looking at pays double what I'm on now, and it offers far more potential as my current employer, so to me it's a no brainer going for the job and ignoring the travel exspense.

The 500 bus used to go from near Heald Green to Bolton, have a quick look see if that is still going mate

 

[markbmcfc]

Take the job and move house.

 

[ganganvince]

As posted before get in and see if anyone local to you could give you a lift.

 

[mcfc1996]

I don't drive and have had jobs all around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. From Bolton to Altrincham to the airport and have just finished a contract in Crewe. Like you buddy the commute has never bothered me.

 

[The blue phantom]

I don't drive and have had jobs all around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. From Bolton to Altrincham to the airport and have just finished a contract in Crewe. Like you buddy the commute has never bothered me.

Well at least this post will cheer the op up. There's always a way mate so do what you have too if you really want the job.

 

[fatbloke]

I don't drive and have had jobs all around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. From Bolton to Altrincham to the airport and have just finished a contract in Crewe. Like you buddy the commute has never bothered me.

I’m assuming you’re only 21/22 by the 1996 in your username (apologies if not) and at that age it didn’t bother me as much either. For six years I was doing 60-90 minutes both ways from Oldham to Altrincham but in the end i left because of it, although as you get older sometimes you have other responsibilities you don’t always have that choice.

 

[mcfc1996]

I’m assuming you’re only 21/22 by the 1996 in your username (apologies if not) and at that age it didn’t bother me as much either. For six years I was doing 60-90 minutes both ways from Oldham to Altrincham but in the end i left because of it, although as you get older sometimes you have other responsibilities you don’t always have that choice.

47, 1996 isn't my birth year. I've always done it. I've just done Crewe from North Manchester, 1.5 to 2 hours each way depending on luck. It doesn't bother me but obviously isn't for everyone