GWR Train Fares

Martinwillgriffith

Hi, 

Has anyone else experienced a massive price hike from GWR recently that's way above the advertise 4.9% in the press?
I would often travel return from Plymouth To London for around £79. I am currently being quoted for the same departure and return times on a Monday £109.50. If I am to travel on any other day than Monday it's £139. This is a 78% increase at worse case and 17% best case. 
I am looking at 12 week advances and have an alert set up when they become available. 

This I find shocking considering how poor the service generally is with delays, cancellations and strikes. 

Anyone else experience this?

Mark_d

I would recommend using trainsplit.com for your tickets.  Maybe a railcard can save you money.  If you can't get anything else, maybe a Network Railcard is an option.  Price up your trips and see if you'd make a saving.

TadleyBaggie

What type of ticket? Advance, Peak, Off Peak etc.?

daveyjp

TadleyBaggie said:

What type of ticket? Advance, Peak, Off Peak etc.?

"I am looking at 12 week advances and have an alert set up when they become available. "

MilesT6060842

The 4.9% figure only applies to season fares for commuters, not ad hoc long distance.

macman

As above. The 4.9% applies to regulated tickets only: not to Advance fares.
Railcard, ticket split?