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£55 one way Bristol-Leeds WITH a railcard..?

bc3000
bc3000 Posts: 758 Forumite
I'm trying to book a train for the 6th September Bristol-Leeds (well preferably Bristol-Bradford but I thought maybe Leeds would be cheaper?). I have a Young persons railcard and it's months in advance, and only 1 way- why is it so expensive?! What am I doing wrong? It's even expensive just to go to Birmingham- £26 for just over an hour on the train.. Is that just an expensive day/week/am I missing something?

Looks like I'll be getting a sore bum on the Megabus!

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  • property.advert
    property.advert Posts: 4,086 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Who are you trying to book with ? Avoid trainline etc.
  • bc3000
    bc3000 Posts: 758 Forumite
    I've tried everywhere.. they're all giving the same price for an anytime single not and advance single :(
  • KeithP
    KeithP Posts: 41,108 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    edited 8 June 2010 at 9:30PM
    You are too early for the cheaper tickets.

    For example, looking at a similar Monday in early August, that trip can be done for £21.80 using an Advance Single with railcard. That's to Bradford Interchange, btw.

    To Leeds its only £16.85.

    Have a look at this National Rail webpage to help work out when the Advance Singles become available.
  • bc3000
    bc3000 Posts: 758 Forumite
    Thanks, I had a feeling that might be the case!
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