An investigation by The Times found a total of 42 different fares available to travel from Birmingham to London Euston over a 24 hour period. An analysis by thetrainline.com also found 22 fares varying from £21 to £237.50 between London and Manchester.
"The level of complexity has made it difficult for passengers to know if they are getting the right deal," writes Andrew Ellson.
- We've read it in: The Times, July 26 2016, p6