The argument for preferring rail over bus is usually that itis quicker, and in some cases more comfortable that the bus, even if the fares are higher. Which are the journeys for which, even taking speed into account, the rail fare is poor value?
The one which comes to mind for me is Middlesbrough-Newcastle. Even if one goes for the cheaper 'via Hartlepool' ticket, the cheapest Anytime Day Return is £13.90. Compare that to £8.50 on Go North East's bus service, which also includes travel on all other Go North East services for the day.
with regard to travel time, the rail service via Hartlepool is around 1 hr 25 mins compared to the same journey time on thr bus. It's difficult to see why rail doesn't make a better effort to be competitive.
What other examples are there?
The one which comes to mind for me is Middlesbrough-Newcastle. Even if one goes for the cheaper 'via Hartlepool' ticket, the cheapest Anytime Day Return is £13.90. Compare that to £8.50 on Go North East's bus service, which also includes travel on all other Go North East services for the day.
with regard to travel time, the rail service via Hartlepool is around 1 hr 25 mins compared to the same journey time on thr bus. It's difficult to see why rail doesn't make a better effort to be competitive.
What other examples are there?