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NorthernLass 10,465 posts

I need to go to Manchester from London on Monday afternoon. Instead of driving I truly wanted to take the train.
It is £184. One way per person.
It is two of us.
Thank you.

Welcome to the crazy world of train pricing. Also, you pay these stupid sums and then they go on strike and cancel on you (like me this weekend).

Scotland is a completely different kettle of fish – I paid £33 return Preston to Glasgow recently for 2 people with a railcard! Pretty much the same distance as to that London.

It is considerably cheaper to fly to LHR and get the Piccadilly line into central London. Though you do have all the airport faffing with ID, security, etc.

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