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GWR Train Fares

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?


Comments

  • Mark_d
    Mark_d Posts: 2,748 Forumite
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    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
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,868 Forumite
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    What type of ticket? Advance, Peak, Off Peak etc.?
  • daveyjp
    daveyjp Posts: 13,842 Forumite
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    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. "
  • The 4.9% figure only applies to season fares for commuters, not ad hoc long distance.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    As above. The 4.9% applies to regulated tickets only: not to Advance fares.
    Railcard, ticket split?
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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