Planes cheaper than trains? It's a MYTH, says the UK Rail Delivery Group, which claims that traveling by train can be up to 80% cheaper than flying.
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Traveling by train in the UK can be up to 80% cheaper than flying, according to a new report.
A study by the Rail Delivery Group found that although in some cases airfare prices initially appear cheaper on some routes, the final cost is often much higher once all the extra fees are added. expenses are taken into account.
The group said: “We are often told that flying domestically is faster, cheaper and more convenient. This myth is amplified by quick comparisons that generally ignore the length of airport security checks, as well as the added costs of baggage and seat selection.
'Many do not take into account the time it takes to get to and from the airport and forget that train stations are located in central and convenient locations, while airports are on the outskirts of our cities.'
Switching from plane to train could save you more than £200 for a trip from London to Edinburgh, a once the additional cost of baggage and airport transfers is taken into account.
Traveling by train in the UK can be up to 80% cheaper than flying, according to a new report.
A study by the Rail Delivery Group found that although in some cases airfare prices initially appear cheaper on some routes, the final cost is often much higher once all the extra fees are added. expenses are taken into account.
The group said: “We are often told that flying domestically is faster, cheaper and more convenient. This myth is amplified by quick comparisons that generally ignore the length of airport security checks, as well as the added costs of baggage and seat selection.
'Many do not take into account the time it takes to get to and from the airport and forget that train stations are located in central and convenient locations, while airports are on the outskirts of our cities.'
Switching from plane to train could save you more than £200 for a trip from London to Edinburgh, a once the additional cost of baggage and airport transfers is taken into account.
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