Yes it is but we regularly witness examples of people never using it. Take a visit to Fb and read the continual stupid questions, Is there a hairdressers, When does ** open? etc Using a search engine must be a black art to some.And the search engine on this site is pretty good.
I'd split the thread purely for personal reasons. After deciding, years ago, I was never going to ride PBP I have zilch interest in riding in Europe. Living where I do and as someone who will never fly I consider it too much hassle and expense to get there. Whilst envious of some of the train services in Europe I’m only interested in U.K. trains.