Bonkers Train Fares

You really couldn't make this up.

If I was to catch the 13.01 train from Oxford to London Paddington on Tuesday, I could take advantage of the special fare of £4 single. However, if I caught the next train to Didcot at 13.07, going around 50 miles less will cost me 90 pence more.

That's right. Oxford to Didcot is £4.90.

It has also come to my notice that it is around 13 miles between Oxford and Didcot. However, the cost of a single train ride to London from either station during peak hours is £24.00.

Is that a fair fare? Of course it isn't. If I had a case, I would rest it.