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Today, we are taking a trip on the UK's unpopular Class 800 family of trains. These trains are known for being uncomfortable, prone to breaking down, and generally disliked by the public. But are they really as bad as everyone claims? Let's find out on this journey across the UK and Wales.

Train type: Hitachi Class 802 for GWR
Route: Cardiff Central to Exeter and on to Penzance
Train: 10:59 Cardiff Central to Penzance
Distance: 115 miles
Journey time: 2h23m
Average speed: 48 mph
Price: £59.40