getting a train to manchester

[majove]

is it possible to get cheap train tickets,travelling from london to manchester,prices i've seen are scandalous

[vehelpfulguy]

Booking in advance can reduce the price a lot.

My wife and I travelled from Birmingham to Edinburgh a few years ago on Virgin for �30 each as we booked early.

[dzug]

Yes - travel off peak and book in advance. In theory up to the day before but they often sell out before then.

Try here:

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/buy_tickets/default.aspx

using the Virgin value option. Note if it's months ahead the cheap fares may not be released yet.