[hvkumar]

What about driving down on your own? Either your own car or some friend's?

I will check out with a friend of mine who normally "smuggles" her small dog in a basket with her in the same train compartment surreptiously. I beleive she has also driven down with her dog.

You can also check out with any of the express goods carriers (parcel trucks, packers and movers) who may also take you along.