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One man was furious over the 'obscene' price he was quoted for a train ticket (Image: Getty Images) Brits are all too aware that train travel can come with a hefty price tag. But one traveller was left utterly flabbergasted when he found out a return trip from Newcastle to London would set him back nearly £800. Lee, the stunned passenger, vented his frustration on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a screenshot of what was labelled as the 'cheapest' Standard Return train ticket allowing travel at any time, which came to a whopping £786.

80. If Lee had fancied a touch of luxury in First Class, he would have had to dig even deeper into his pockets, shelling out an astonishing £1049.20, though this would include a 'complimentary' meal, hot or cold.



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