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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    Luz, as in my previous post the bus takes five and a half to six hours. It will be a bit less from the airport. The website for tickets is alsa.es
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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    If you're flying into Madrid and not staying there some of the buses pick up at the airport, which may be easier. San Sebastian is lovely, compact with an interesting old quarter, good food and lots of places to stay. Cheaper than Madrid, though it may be different in high season.
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    Getting from Madrid to San Sebastian

    Just done this journey today! I went by bus from Madrid as it was considerably cheaper than train when I booked. Alsa.es is the website, takes 5.5 - 6 hours, depending on which departure you book - there are many. There may be other companies doing this route eg Flixbus. Bus prices are static...
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    Packing List: Welcome All Comments!

    It's definitely a good start. Once you have the layering idea it becomes much easier. I'll own up to being a gram counter, and was surprised how much containers for things (eg glasses,money, toiletries, waist pack) can add up in weight. I am lucky to manage with just one extra pair which...
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    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    Last Saturday. But I was only commenting on Santiago - Zamora.
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    Santiago to Zamora - Camino Sanabres

    A vote here for the train. From SdC is comfortable and fast. The bus station at Zamora is rather basic, though the man in the consigna (left luggage) was very helpful. It seemed that it is only served by Alsa buses.
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    Upcycle walking poles

    Pilgrim House had a lot of poles when I called in last week. It's an absolute oasis in busy Santiago.
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    Little sculptures

    I spotted this yesterday, church of Santiago, Caceres on the VDLP. Not sure if it is St James or a pilgrim.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    I've used mine on Rail Europe.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    Or walk, as posts made while I was composing reply suggest.
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    San Sebastian airport to downtown Biarritz

    There is now no mainline train connection between Irun and Hendaye, which is the last station on the French rail network. You can't buy a through ticket because there isn't a through service. However, there is a metro connection between central San Sebastian, or from Irun mainline to Hendaye, or...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    Bevskia, to answer your question, it depends. Spanish train ticket prices are dynamic, like plane tickets . You may be able to buy a ticket in advance which is cheaper than a full priced ticket with discount. Or not. There's a full explanation, and much other useful information about trains in...
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    For over 65s travelling in Portugal there's a 50% discount. You just need to show your passport when you buy tickets at a station, or even on a train.
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    Train Discounts over 60s

    Bought one last week. 15 euros for 3 years now.
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    Packing - edition one

    Well done and buen Camino!
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    Reverse Camino tips? Muxía - Fisterra - Santiago

    Hi, I did this last year, but haven't managed to copy the link. The thread is called something like "walking Finisterre to Santiago to avoid crowds". It's not a lonely Camino, but I missed the pleasure you get from meeting and re-meeting people that you get if you are walking in the same...
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    Compostela requirements, pre Camino Ingles in UK

    Just reporting back in case anyone else is looking for information. We ended up walking Canterbury to Ramsgate: this worked better for train times and mileage in relation to our overnight stop at Grove Ferry. No problems at all at the pilgrim office in Santiago - they just asked how many k I had...
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    Which part to choose between Lisbon and Porto

    I walked the Tomar to Coimbra section last May and there were very few pilgrims. Had I not teamed up with another pilgrim I'd have been walking alone. I estimate that there were only about 20 people a day walking this bit. We met in albergues at night.
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    Camino Ingles - how immersive an experience have you found it?

    Just finished. Whilst actually walking, for me it was as worthwhile and immersive as a longer Camino. What I missed was the daily rhythm of albergue life. That's partly because I was on the A Coruña branch which is less frequented, and partly because I had to do short stages and therefore stayed...

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