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Malton Seadog
10-01-2009, 11:14 AM
Hi all,

I realise this is too far in advance to book yet, but I'm looking for cheap options using similar dates.

On Tuesday 14th April, two adults (one with a 16-25 railcard) will need to travel from Doncaster to Milton Keynes Central.

We will return on Thursday 16th April.

The cheapest option I've found so far is:

Doncaster to Tamworth return: £49.80
Tamworth to Milton Keynes return: £21.45

TOTAL: £71.25 (£35.62 each)


I considered going Doncaster to Manchester and then getting a direct train to MK from there. The good news is that I can get us both to Manchester for just £8.30 each - an amazingly cheap fare.

The problem here is that Manchester to MK seems to be £80+ in total, thus making it more expensive.

Have Virgin stopped doing their cheap fares on the West Coast Main Line?

A third option was Doncaster to London on the East Coast Main Line and then up to Milton Keynes.

This may be an option.

Any help would be great - thanks!

AirlieBird
10-01-2009, 11:36 AM
The cheapest option is via London from £38.40 for the two of you booking through nxeastcoast.co.uk

These prices were for travel on 17 March.