All valid points.

I admit that my constraint is money, not time. I am prepared (within
reason) to adjust the time and days I travel to avoid peak periods. And if
the price goes too high, I don't travel.

I just wish that I had been able to find the information myself without
having to plead for assistance!

Now about my "lost" train (which went to Kennsington Olympia) how often does
that happen?



"Phil Richards" wrote in message
...
Colin Wilson wrote:

You have to wonder why they simply don't have a 59 pound fare and have
done
with it.

Quite simply E* will have to turn business away at peak times through too
much demand. Eurostar don't take standing passengers, if they did sell all
tickets at £59 and your Friday evening departures for example would be
like
the Underground at peak periods and people wouldn't use the service thanks
to an uncomfortable journey. You could take an average flat rate fare
(say
about £100 to £120), however many will be put off by that and won't use
it.

So logically you have a demand based quota controlled system, book early
and/or travel on lightly loaded trains you get a good deal. Book say today
for going out this coming Friday night after 17:00, back late Sunday and
you'll pay over £150. Simple as that.

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