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Tealeaf · 19-10-2011, 15:45

The simple answer to Retlaw's question is that the train operators use differential pricing in order to get bums on seats during the relatively quiet periods of late morning/afternoon/late evening.

I'll give you a little tip, however. If you want to save money travelling from Accy to the south, then don't start your train journey from Accy - get on the bus to Manchester & go from Piccadilly. The overall travel time is slightly longer, but three trains an hour run from Manchester as against one from Preston (usually 3/4 full when it gets in). You'll get much lower prices starting from Manchester (check the websites); you'll also get a better seat.

The same goes for coaches - don't set off on one of the 3 daily coaches from Accy to London. Go to Manchester and get on it there. You'll save lots of money and in this instance the overall journey is actually quicker.

19-10-2011, 15:45	#6
Tealeaf God Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paradise Lost Posts: 7,220 Liked: 11 times Rep Power: 4266	Re: Rail Travel The simple answer to Retlaw's question is that the train operators use differential pricing in order to get bums on seats during the relatively quiet periods of late morning/afternoon/late evening. I'll give you a little tip, however. If you want to save money travelling from Accy to the south, then don't start your train journey from Accy - get on the bus to Manchester & go from Piccadilly. The overall travel time is slightly longer, but three trains an hour run from Manchester as against one from Preston (usually 3/4 full when it gets in). You'll get much lower prices starting from Manchester (check the websites); you'll also get a better seat. The same goes for coaches - don't set off on one of the 3 daily coaches from Accy to London. Go to Manchester and get on it there. You'll save lots of money and in this instance the overall journey is actually quicker.