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To the trains again! Donuts on the Mound 2

20/08/2018 by Kevincm

Donuts on the mound 2 – Back to the trains

Donuts on the mound 2

In this donut filled adventure

  • Continuing a new tradition
  • Off to Birmingham Airport
  • Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin T2
  • And there were planes. And Donuts
  • Back to Dublin Airport
  • Aer Lingus Regional EI6276 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport
  • Back to the trains
  • It’s Still About Community

With me off the ATR72-600, I headed aboard the waiting shuttle bus. With the bus loading quickly, it was sent on its way for a quick ramp tour of Birmingham Airport, before arriving at the arrival doors for Irish arrivals.

an airplane parked at an airport
Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner

a plane parked at an airport
British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E-Jet.

There was a short wait whilst the doors were opened for the arrival, but soon – we were let in.

a man and woman walking in a building
Off the bus.

a person with luggage on the ground
Pedestrian route…

a group of people walking into a building
Split arrivals.

The arrivals bypass customs, and instead a police inspection point (which is hardly ever manned). Once through this, you’re in the luggage reclaim section

a man standing in a room with luggage conveyor belt
Luggage! Get your luggage here!

a blue sign with black text and white text
Although this chart – whilst helpful makes me ponder. Seriously… Up to 60 minutes to unload a Boeing 777?

With no luggage to take, I headed through the customs control point, and out into the public area.

Of course, this being an airport – there’s one last hurdle to clear, and that’s the last duty-free shop.

a group of people walking through an airport
Because airports never like to leave any money on the table.

Once past that last hurdle – you’re heading into the public area.

a group of people walking with luggage in an airport
Freedom!

With me clear, I headed back towards the railway station for a short ride back to New Street station.

people walking in an airport
7pmish – still busy.

Following the signs, I reached the AirRail link, and for once had timed it in time to meet one arriving.

a train on a track
AirRail link arriving.

Arriving into Birmingham International station, a CrossCountry Voyager was just about to depart towards Birmingham New Street. I jumped on it for the 10 minute ride on the trains to Birmingham New Street.

trains
The difference between a CrossCountry Voyager and a Virgin Voyager? Not a lot. One is less cared for. Which one is your own thought… 

Passing the airport on the way out, an Emirates Airbus A380 (one of two a day) had arrived at Birmingham Airport.

a group of airplanes parked at an airport

With a 10 minute ride being as such, I was soon deposited at Birmingham New Street train station – still rather warm with the heat of British Summer.

a group of people in a large building

Whilst I could had waited for a bus home, I was starting to be a little more than tired. I therefore opted for a taxi ride back to the flat.

15 minutes after getting off the train, I was at my front door – the end to a great day out.

a red door with a backpack and a stuffed bunny
TravelPeep after doing some travelling. On planes and trains.

Finally: It’s STILL about community


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