I always try and travel by train where possible for environmental reasons, but here's one I'm really struggling with.
Plan is for a weekend away to see friends in Bristol, going on Friday and coming back Sunday or Monday.
All my usual tricks such as splitting tickets, booking far in advance, finding obscure fares, slower but cheaper routes etc. aren't working. A return to Bristol is always coming up far higher than £100 (I am not eligible for any type of railcard).
With flights costing £30 each way, finding it very hard to justify the train. Not to mention it's a long arduous journey.
My only discovery so far is Crewe-Bristol anytime return via Hereford - £84. But once you add on getting to Glasgow the price goes a lot higher.
Any tips?
Plan is for a weekend away to see friends in Bristol, going on Friday and coming back Sunday or Monday.
All my usual tricks such as splitting tickets, booking far in advance, finding obscure fares, slower but cheaper routes etc. aren't working. A return to Bristol is always coming up far higher than £100 (I am not eligible for any type of railcard).
With flights costing £30 each way, finding it very hard to justify the train. Not to mention it's a long arduous journey.
My only discovery so far is Crewe-Bristol anytime return via Hereford - £84. But once you add on getting to Glasgow the price goes a lot higher.
Any tips?