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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Birmingham-London rail fares war sees train tickets slashed to under £10

Simon Calder

Competition between rail and coach firms for passengers between Birmingham and London has intensified, with Avanti West Coast cutting its cheapest fare by a quarter to £9.

The move – which applies to heavily restricted “Superfare” tickets – is intended to lure travellers away from slower rail and road options on the 113-mile journey between the two cities.

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