Chiltern Peak time fares

Chiltern has reissued the leaflet 'If you think fares to London should be fairer, join us...' to take account of the increase in the Super Off-peak fare between Birmingham and London (still great value at £25).

Alas, no doubt in the interests of 'simplicity', it continues to suggest that the Peak Time return fare to London from Birmingham is £85. Whilst correct in terms of the ticket described - an Anytime Return - regular readers of my blog will know that Peak Time travel is actually cheaper than this...

So, for the sake of clarity, the 'walk-on' fares are as follows (don't forget that the booking office CANNOT refuse to sell you these combinations):

0543 Moor Street to Marylebone: £39.40 outwards; £32 back = £71.40 (outwards, split ticket at Bicester North: £16.40 + £23)

0614 / 0655 Moor Street to Marylebone: £45.90 outwards; £32 back = £77.90 (outwards, split ticket at Banbury: £15.30 + £30.60)

0717 / 0748 Moor Street to Marylebone: £37.60 outwards; £32 back = £69.60 (outwards, split ticket at Haddenham & Thame Parkway).

0815 onwards Moor Street to Marylebone: £33 off-peak return available...