On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 11:48:27 +0100, "PeterE"
wrote:

A standard class return from Manchester to London is £175 now, you know.

Going in the peak it is, yes. Off-peak, it's under 50 quid - and that
does not need to be booked in advance.

(Note: I do not seek to justify the above peak-time fare, as I
definitely believe it is extortionate and I would not pay it, and
travel off-peak or go by car, on principle).

Are you really trying to say car hire, for two people, is dearer than that?
Are you sane?

Multiple passengers tend to affect the figure. If 5 are travelling,
it's almost certainly cheaper to travel by car, hired or otherwise,
regardless of any booked-in-advance tickets.

Neil

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