national rail

[emmie]

does anyone else get confused when looking for travel information, and particularly rail fares. There are standard fares, first class, off peak, and so forth, but with different companies it can be different prices, and i honestly find it hard to navigate, and more importantly to get the best deal. Having a day out, say on the spur of the moment just seems to cost more.

[craft1948]

I use thetrainline, and without fail have secured a better deal than the ones offered at my local station..............

[gollysailor]

If you're thinking of travelling "continentally", try "The Man in Seat 61" http://www.seat61.com/

[dzug2]

<<I use thetrainline, and without fail have secured a better deal than the ones offered at my local station.............. .>>

I don't use thetrainline - because invariably I've done better elsewhere.

Why are our experiences so different?

[emmie]

dave, that's what i was getting at, it isn't straightforward, and even the money expert Martin Lewis, his website is excellent by the way, says he gets confounded by the train fare system, or lack of one.