all in, it was 2hrs there 2hrs back - needs must at the time, but it was horrible and when I could I took a 30% pay cut to get a job in Liverpool, even though it left us skint for a couple of years

I've always preferred to try and live close to work, currently I am 25 mins away from the office but only in 2 days a week.

time spent travelling to and from work is dead time in my eyes, no matter the books, podcasts or whatever

ultimately its up to you what you are comfy with