Why is train travel in the UK so expensive.
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Cannot understand the prices quoted for a one off journey!!
This october myself the missus and 2 kids fancy a trip to the Blackpool illuminations midweek for 2 nights.
Normally I'd drive from Essex to Blackpool..not a problem.
Out of curiosity and to make it more interesting for the kids..thought I would see what the trains cost.
Well blow me £260 for a family of 4 return ticket..All this talk of being Green and getting people out of cars and on to public transport..Not at those prices!!
Looks like the cars having a road trip.
This october myself the missus and 2 kids fancy a trip to the Blackpool illuminations midweek for 2 nights.
Normally I'd drive from Essex to Blackpool..not a problem.
Out of curiosity and to make it more interesting for the kids..thought I would see what the trains cost.
Well blow me £260 for a family of 4 return ticket..All this talk of being Green and getting people out of cars and on to public transport..Not at those prices!!
Looks like the cars having a road trip.
Efbe said:
but why the illuminations in blackpool?
it's a bloody long way to go for a (probably) wet, chav infested, scumhole with a few lights.
Driving will take around 4 and a half hours, going past london, so maybe more.
you could be doing so much better things with your time!
True..it'll be a one off..It can be a bit cheesey but the kids are roller coaster fans and not been to the pleasure beach before.it's a bloody long way to go for a (probably) wet, chav infested, scumhole with a few lights.
Driving will take around 4 and a half hours, going past london, so maybe more.
you could be doing so much better things with your time!
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