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 Posted: 11:53 - 28 Aug 2009  Post subject: Damn rail fare scam... |
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Just been tryingto get return rail times and costs and I've sussed out it's a complete scam and nightmare.
Info via the nationalrail.co.uk
Try 1 entered start and destination.
Got a price of £35.50 if I understand it correctly.
One change on outward journey.
Totally different route with 2 changes for return.
So, having done rail a little in the past I put in my own route.
Try 2 start to Sheffield and then Sheffield to destination.
Ok it took a little more fiddling with arrival and depart times but...
Total cost of tickets for the 2 legs of the journey £31.60.
Ok, only saved £3.90 but there's the thought in my head it could be a lot more with more digging (which I'm not doing as that's what computers should be for).
So, I conclude that they don't find the best fares and this certainly isn't in the best interest of the consumer (me).
No wonder transport system in this country is in a state.  
Anyone any recommendations on actually getting the best deal(s)?
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| Posted: 12:39 - 28 Aug 2009 Post subject: Re: Damn rail fare scam... |
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| map wrote: | 3 people, one bike, you do the math Einstein  |
Please do quote the section of the OP that mentioned there would be 3 people going...
Also, 3 people = 3 tickets. So it becomes even cheaper to drive/ride.
Its the London cabby excuse for charging so much, they apparently base their fares on 4 people sharing a cab, which works out cheaper then the tube (for 4).
Good to see that you're in the camp that considers Einstein a compliment, after all the man /was/ a genius  
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If you want to go from Preston to London 1st class it is cheaper to buy a 1st class ticket from Preston to Wigan and another ticket for the Wigan to London part of the trip.
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