Is it any wonder people don't want to take the trains? - Page 2

Rich_L · 10-12-2009, 14:09

Alternatively, I just paid £40 for a first-class return (2 x advance singles) from Paddington to Exeter, I'll get through that in tea and biscuits alone, lol

Burble · 10-12-2009, 14:37

Did you book that in person, Rich? I assume that the cashier was blinded by the handsome bastard standing in front of him/her and pressed the wrong button

Yeah, I know you can get very good prices booking in advance. If only emergency visits could have a bit more warning!

Rich_L · 10-12-2009, 15:00

LOL no it was an supa-advance fare through t'internet, with an extra discount through ordering from FGW direct

It is outrageous how much they charge though for walk-on peak fares :boggles:

But I suppose if you compare trains with planes and how much a 'walk-on' fare can be then maybe they aren't so bad!

Nutcase · 10-12-2009, 15:10

A few years back I did London to Liverpool for £6 return with an advance booking. Bargain

Just a shame my line into London doesn't do advance booking and so it cost me £18 to get into london and back

Nonsensical in every sense

Psymonkee · 10-12-2009, 15:51

Crazy prices!

Cracking one that I may have shared before but my Mum had to get herself down to Brum to see her brother and looked at the train as an option. I forget the prices but it was astronomical but that's not the funny bit.

I do remember she could save £80 (not a typo) if she got a single to Edinburgh then a return EDI -> New Street and finally another single home! Madness!

Jingo · 10-12-2009, 16:08

What happened to Megatrain? I used to travel Plymouth - Bristol for £1 each way; Bristol to Paddington was £5 et al.

Boo-urns.

10-12-2009, 14:09	#11
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	Alternatively, I just paid £40 for a first-class return (2 x advance singles) from Paddington to Exeter, I'll get through that in tea and biscuits alone, lol __________________

10-12-2009, 15:00	#13
Rich_L Dr Cocktapuss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Seven Sizzles Posts: 1,044	LOL no it was an supa-advance fare through t'internet, with an extra discount through ordering from FGW direct It is outrageous how much they charge though for walk-on peak fares :boggles: But I suppose if you compare trains with planes and how much a 'walk-on' fare can be then maybe they aren't so bad! __________________

10-12-2009, 15:51	#15
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	Crazy prices! Cracking one that I may have shared before but my Mum had to get herself down to Brum to see her brother and looked at the train as an option. I forget the prices but it was astronomical but that's not the funny bit. I do remember she could save £80 (not a typo) if she got a single to Edinburgh then a return EDI -> New Street and finally another single home! Madness! __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

10-12-2009, 16:08	#16
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	What happened to Megatrain? I used to travel Plymouth - Bristol for £1 each way; Bristol to Paddington was £5 et al. Boo-urns. __________________

10-12-2009, 14:37	#12
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Did you book that in person, Rich? I assume that the cashier was blinded by the handsome bastard standing in front of him/her and pressed the wrong button Yeah, I know you can get very good prices booking in advance. If only emergency visits could have a bit more warning!

10-12-2009, 15:10	#14
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	A few years back I did London to Liverpool for £6 return with an advance booking. Bargain Just a shame my line into London doesn't do advance booking and so it cost me £18 to get into london and back Nonsensical in every sense