London-edinburgh train for less than 20pounds?

Question

last year, i could get a saver ticket through gner for 12.50 each way. im looking again and can´t find anything less than 100.00 pounds. i find it hard to believe prices have really gone up that much in one year! if i´m missing something, please let me know! thanks

Answer 1

They have just simplified all the Price bands into some easier to follow ones, so maybe the good value one just vanished...isn't that the way.

Answer 2

It depends how far in advance you book, and what time you want to travel. I've just done a test for 9th July, and there are single "advance" tickets on the 1100 and 1200 at £27.50, while earlier and later trains are £36.50. "Savers" or "Cheap days" are £101.40, and open singles are £126.

Answer 3

Book 1 month in advance on national rail and get the first train out of kings cross in the morning it will cost you £58.00 return.