I have discovered that, although I am the Blog Administrator, I cannot publish comments - any I write and click "publish" vanish into the ether. Obviously others among you have no such difficulty so maybe it is my Mac. So I am going to have to start a new post every time I have anything to add.
To follow up posts and comments:
I had only checked that there were SYHA hostels at each stop over but am happy to look at those offered by Shawn and compare prices, facilities etc. English YHA are offering 10% discounts on all bookings, including groups, for both accommodation and pre booked meals so worth a thought.
When train tickets are available for the relevant week, consideration should be given to booking separate tickets for each leg ie to Crewe, Crewe to Glasgow(Central) and Glasgow (Queen Street) to Oban. This could reduce the price to around £30 each way. I haven't taken my big bike on a Pendolino for a long time and am unsure of the cycle capacity but I am confident that Scotrail services offer 6 spaces - you do have to hang them upside down by the back wheel and booking is essential on the Highlands services due to demand.
I would be interested in a ride on the Jacobite but it would probably impinge on our overnight arrangements (and I would have to pay cos it's not run by National Rail).
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