I APPRECIATED the advice given in the excellent article by Sharon Griffiths – “Fare Comment” (Echo, Oct 18), but I was surprised that she did not mention the service offered by thetrainline.com.
I have just booked a return trip from Darlington to Southampton, leaving next Friday. National Rail Enquiries came up with a best price of £145.50, including the delight of using the London Underground to change stations.
The Trainline offered me a price of £75.90, with the only change being a half-hour wait in Birmingham. And the outward journey was in first-class accommodation at the same price as standard class.
Which alternative did I choose?
Brian Humphrey, Darlington.
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