Requesting train help: reading to bristol return

s100_2

Does anyone know the cheapest way of doing this please. i have to make this journey on monday and tuesday at peak hours.

It comes up as ridiculously expensive. Please help....

KeithP

Travelling at peak hours will always be expensive.

Have you tried splitting the tickets?

Let us know that you have done some research and others may be more willing to help.

s100_2

ok, yes i have, i never travel by train normally so thats why i asked for advice. Reading through the threads it seems as splitting is the best option but all i can get is:

reading to bristol - return is £97
2 singles- £82
reading to didcot return is £7.40, and then single from dicot to BTM is £17 which makes one days travel about £41.

Just wanted to see if it can be done for less?

dzug

Booked in advance tickets betwen Didcot and BTM can be as little as £5.50 each way. Peak hour availablity is not too bad - admittedly for a bit more than that. The return is usually cheaper - you don't HAVE to buy the same price each way.