(03 Sep 2021, 7:15 am)Ianthegoon wrote Bear in mind that Cross-Country tend to charge high prices for fares that they set, so it may work out a fair bit cheaper to go via London. Alternatively use a fare-splitting site to bring the price down - Trainsplit is one such site that I've seen recommended.

Almost every time I have looked at the likes of Reading I have found that via London with transfers (Tube usually) work out cheaper and faster with or without split ticketing.

I have Train Pal app for split ticketing, if you want a £3 off voucher then use my referral link: d7f90129 *wink, wink, nudge, nudge (I also get a £3 off voucher with each referral so help a brother out) [emoji6]