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All fares mentioned are from 20/05/12 - NFM12.
Shrewsbury to Banbury costs £68 for an SOR (no SDR available) or £156 for an FOR.
Let's just remind ourselves of how much Birmingham to Banbury costs. £19.10 for an SDR or £44 for an FOR. There is no First Class accommodation between Shrewsbury and Banbury, and an SOR costs just £16. So if you buy a through ticket for a First Class journey from Shrewsbury to Banbury, that's a staggering 2.6x price increase compared to splitting at Birmingham, a central hub (£156 instead of £60)! hock:
I just couldn't believe this one. Almost triple the price, and it's a rather obscure journey at that! (And surprise, surprise, this fare is price by XC. Whoever sets these fares urgently needs a reality check).
Shrewsbury to Banbury costs £68 for an SOR (no SDR available) or £156 for an FOR.
Let's just remind ourselves of how much Birmingham to Banbury costs. £19.10 for an SDR or £44 for an FOR. There is no First Class accommodation between Shrewsbury and Banbury, and an SOR costs just £16. So if you buy a through ticket for a First Class journey from Shrewsbury to Banbury, that's a staggering 2.6x price increase compared to splitting at Birmingham, a central hub (£156 instead of £60)! hock:
I just couldn't believe this one. Almost triple the price, and it's a rather obscure journey at that! (And surprise, surprise, this fare is price by XC. Whoever sets these fares urgently needs a reality check).