pedropete Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 You are of course correct Ped. My only excuse can be a stupidly long work day yesterday. Original post amended to avoid confusion. Rico <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cheers Rico. We all booked up now. Stanstead to Poznan and staying Thursday to Monday in the Ibis. Cannot wait. See you soon. Ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Am in the process of booking for Leszno with a couple of mates - planned flight into Poznan at 3:30pm Sat 10th. What time does the meeting start? Does that leave enough time to get the train without being under pressure? Also appreciate any hotel recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hodgy, I'd suggest you get an earlier flight if possible. It could doubtless be done if your flight is on time. The GP starts at 1900hrs local time. I've seen people miss the start of the GPs due to flight delays before (actually saw them fly overhead during the presentation). As for hotels, where do you want to stay ? Poznan or Leszno. No idea if any of the hotels in Leszno still have availability tbh. They still seem to be suggesting some for sale in Leszno at http://www.e-ticket.pl/bzn - no idea of location or standard of the particular motel they have on offer. We've gone for basing ourselves in Poznan as it's got more to offer than Leszno, which is a very small town. One of the trip highlights will probably be the train journey back to Poznan from Leszno after the meeting. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 (edited) Hodgy, I'd suggest you get an earlier flight if possible. It could doubtless be done if your flight is on time. The GP starts at 1900hrs local time. I've seen people miss the start of the GPs due to flight delays before (actually saw them fly overhead during the presentation). As for hotels, where do you want to stay ? Poznan or Leszno. No idea if any of the hotels in Leszno still have availability tbh. They still seem to be suggesting some for sale in Leszno at http://www.e-ticket.pl/bzn - no idea of location or standard of the particular motel they have on offer. We've gone for basing ourselves in Poznan as it's got more to offer than Leszno, which is a very small town. One of the trip highlights will probably be the train journey back to Poznan from Leszno after the meeting. Rico Thanks Rico, no earlier flights into Poznan from Stansted. Is the train station far from Poznan airport and track in Leszno? Planning to stay in Poznan - more chance of carrying the night on a bit. Edited February 15, 2008 by Hodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Thanks Rico, no earlier flights into Poznan from Stansted. Is the train station far from Poznan airport and track in Leszno? Planning to stay in Poznan - more chance of carrying the night on a bit. Is it possible for you to either fly out on the Friday or fly from Luton with Wizzair on their earlier flight ? The stadium in Leszno is about a 25 minute walk from the station, taxi takes about 20 minutes from Poznan airport to the station. I'd hate to see you disappointed and miss out on the action - arriving so late at the stadium (unless you have a numbered seat) will see you struggling for a seat for sure. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 After 3 p.m. on Saturday 10th of May you'll have such trains from Poznań Główny to Leszno (local time): (departure from Poznań Główny - arrival to Leszno; train type; ticket prices - 2nd class, 1st class) 3:40 - 4:36 ("Cheap Railways" - reservation needed; 20,00 zł, 28,00 zł) 3:54 - 5:06 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 4:59 - 6:13 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 5:32 - 6:29 (fast train; 18,00 zł, 27,00 zł) 5:50 - 6:41 (express - reservation needed; 36,00 zł, 50,00 zł) During weekends you should ask for "trip ticket" ("bilet wycieczkowy") - you'll have 15% discount (one way) or even 30% discount (two way ticket). As Rico wrote - the best way is to come to Poznań earlier - just not to act under time pressure ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) After 3 p.m. on Saturday 10th of May you'll have such trains from Poznań Główny to Leszno (local time): (departure from Poznań Główny - arrival to Leszno; train type; ticket prices - 2nd class, 1st class) 3:40 - 4:36 ("Cheap Railways" - reservation needed; 20,00 zł, 28,00 zł) 3:54 - 5:06 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 4:59 - 6:13 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 5:32 - 6:29 (fast train; 18,00 zł, 27,00 zł) 5:50 - 6:41 (express - reservation needed; 36,00 zł, 50,00 zł) During weekends you should ask for "trip ticket" ("bilet wycieczkowy") - you'll have 15% discount (one way) or even 30% discount (two way ticket). As Rico wrote - the best way is to come to Poznanń earlier - just not to act under time pressure ... Hey thanks Rico and Mama for the advice, very much appreciated. Agree with you both - do not want to be on time pressure, could really ruin the day. Think Wizzair it is then, earlier start but gives plenty of time to drop off bags in Poznan hotel before going to Leszno. Would guess that taxi's are reasonably cheap (although understand possibly inflated for this event). There are now 4 of us shouldn't be too much if we need to jump in a cab. Any hotel recommendations in Poznan - easy to get to, good value? Thanks for the help - the first bottle of Lech is on me. Edited February 16, 2008 by Hodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Basic and clean, the Ibis was pretty good value when we booked - around £15 per person per night. That rate was dependant upon staying 3 nights though. We stayed there last year and while its not bang in the main square, its easy to justify rolling into a taxi at 5am for the short trip. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgy Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Basic and clean, the Ibis was pretty good value when we booked - around £15 per person per night. That rate was dependant upon staying 3 nights though. We stayed there last year and while its not bang in the main square, its easy to justify rolling into a taxi at 5am for the short trip. Rico Thanks Rico, We're all booked, Wizzair gets us into Poznan at 11am(ish) - gives us time to drop the bags at the Ibis, dab on a bit of Old Spice then off to Leszno. Have purchased 4 tickets on the back straight. Will by you a beer if we see you at the Hotel. Bring it on! Thanks again for all your advice. Hodgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedropete Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 After 3 p.m. on Saturday 10th of May you'll have such trains from Poznań Główny to Leszno (local time): (departure from Poznań Główny - arrival to Leszno; train type; ticket prices - 2nd class, 1st class) 3:40 - 4:36 ("Cheap Railways" - reservation needed; 20,00 zł, 28,00 zł) 3:54 - 5:06 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 4:59 - 6:13 (stopping train; 11,00 zł, no 1st class) 5:32 - 6:29 (fast train; 18,00 zł, 27,00 zł) 5:50 - 6:41 (express - reservation needed; 36,00 zł, 50,00 zł) During weekends you should ask for "trip ticket" ("bilet wycieczkowy") - you'll have 15% discount (one way) or even 30% discount (two way ticket). As Rico wrote - the best way is to come to Poznań earlier - just not to act under time pressure ... Hi Mama / Rico. Will there be plenty of trains to get us back to Poznan. Hope I can find the station after the meeting. Also is it worth booking a train or just pay on the day. Could even go to the station Friday, not a lot else to do, except drink of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hi Mama / Rico. Will there be plenty of trains to get us back to Poznan. Hope I can find the station after the meeting. Also is it worth booking a train or just pay on the day. Could even go to the station Friday, not a lot else to do, except drink of course. Looking at www.polrail.com it appears that there are no trains between 21:55 (GP finishes at 22:00 ) and 01:34. Could have sworn there were other trains in between, but if that's all there is then that's what we'll be using. I'd imagine there'll be a lot of people travelling back to Poznan by train after the meeting. Looks like you might have to pass an hour or two in the bars of Leszno before heading back. You don't require a reservation for the 01:34 train, but there is for the 02:05 train which appears to be a sleeper train. Mama or Mateusz could perhaps confirm if it is possible to book a seat on a 'Pospieszny' service. I don't have my phrase book to hand. Leszno really isn't that big and you'll not get lost there believe me ! Just follow the crowds pre-meeting and post-meeting head to the main square where I'd imagine it'll be a bit lively. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted February 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Looking at www.polrail.com it appears that there are no trains between 21:55 (GP finishes at 22:00 ) and 01:34. Could have sworn there were other trains in between, but if that's all there is then that's what we'll be using. I'd imagine there'll be a lot of people travelling back to Poznan by train after the meeting. Looks like you might have to pass an hour or two in the bars of Leszno before heading back. You don't require a reservation for the 01:34 train, but there is for the 02:05 train which appears to be a sleeper train. Mama or Mateusz could perhaps confirm if it is possible to book a seat on a 'Pospieszny' service. I don't have my phrase book to hand. Leszno really isn't that big and you'll not get lost there believe me ! Just follow the crowds pre-meeting and post-meeting head to the main square where I'd imagine it'll be a bit lively. Rico Hello mate, what would a cab cost from Leszno to Poznan or is that completely out of the question? Also can we make our train reservations when we arrive on Friday or should we do it before? Cheers mate. See you at Reading soon? Edited February 18, 2008 by Blazeaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 I wouldn't have thought the cost of a cab would be too intimidating (maybe £40/50 at a total guess), but it's scary enough on Polish roads during the day - not sure I'd fancy the cab ride up the road in the dark. Best option for me will be to have a few more drinks in Leszno before heading back - believe me things will just be livening up in Poznan at 2.30am, the night will be very much young. As for Reading, yes, I'll be along in the first few weeks of the season, will give you a shout if I'm going along. Rico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 After GP you'll have such trains from Leszno to Poznań Główny: (departure from Leszno - arrival to Poznań Główny; train type; 2nd class ticket price; 1st class ticket price) 01:34 - 02:30 (fast train; 18,00 zł; 27,00 zł) 02:05 - 03:00 ("Cheap Railways" - reservation needed; 17,00 zł; no 1st class) 03:59 - 05:10 (stopping train; 11,00 zł; no 1st class) 04:56 - 05:55 (fast train; 18,00 zł; 27,00 zł) 05:05 - 06:15 (stopping train; 11,00 zł; no 1st class) You don't need the reservation for fast and stopping trains. So my proposal is to buy the ticket in Poznań before the journey - just two way ticket with option "fast train" ("pospieszny" in Polish) on the way back. As I wrote earlier - the best option is to buy two way ticket and ask for "trip ticket" ("bilet wycieczkowy" in Polish) - you'll have 30% discount for the ticket price. So you'll pay ~25,20 zł for two way ticket for fast trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazzman Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 First year exams break my Leszno dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mateusz Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 First year exams break my Leszno dream... My condolences. idiot studies always interfere with speedway Missed last year's U21 Final at Ostrow because of maths resit. Thankfully no exams in May here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Hello mate, what would a cab cost from Leszno to Poznan or is that completely out of the question fsp is the expert on Polish taxi fares, he caught a taxi from Warsaw to Bydgoszcz. He needed to get there quickly as the bar was open. Cost him about 150 euros if I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 If anyone is interested in spending a week in Poland / Poznan on the 17th May (Saturday after GP) Adam Skornicki is having a testimonial in Poznan. Could make a good break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey2 Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 went to wroclaw last year and would have liked to have gone to leszno, but that does sound a bit dodgy with the trains could you be guaranteed a place on the 01.34 as that would be a long wait till the next train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Just seen in this weeks Speedy Star that Gniezno have a home meeting on the Sunday after the GP. Looking at a map of Poland this looks much closer than Bydgoszcz. Can anyone confirm? The level looks about British Premier League standard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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