Regarding the cost of train travel in the UK: we have some of the most expensive rail fares in all of Europe.<p>Flying abroad and back for less than the cost of a domestic train ticket is a popular and depressing comparison.<p>Although cheaper fares for some routes can be bought by booking in advance, the reality is that, for most passengers, travelling by rail is expensive.<p>Here is a season ticket comparison from 2017: UK vs Europe<p>- UK: Luton to London St. Pancras (35 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £387<p>- UK: Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly (32 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £292<p>- Germany: Dusseldorf to Cologne (28 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £85<p>- France: Mantes-la-Jolie to Paris (34 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £61<p>- Italy: Anzione to Rome (31 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £61<p>- Spain: Aranjuez to Madrid (31 miles) | Monthly season ticket cost: £75<p>Source: <a href="https://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial-issues/transport-policy/uk-commuters-spend-6-times-much-their-salary-rail-fares-other" rel="nofollow">https://www.tuc.org.uk/industrial-issues/transport-policy/uk...</a><p>Interesting fact: many of the UK rail franchises are run by European rail companies: Deutsche Bahn (Germany), Keolis (France), Trenitalia (Italy), Abellio (Netherlands).