Sleeper fares

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[Sleepy]

Sleeper package fares (berth & travel) have been withdrawn  , you now need a supplement together with normal walk up tickets. The supplement pricing will vary according to demand, previously this was  a fixed price for either solo or twin cabin occupancy.

[Ralph Ayres]

I've just had a play with GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway)'s slightly confusing booking website. Initially it looks (to me at least) as though it's showing combined prices for ticket plus supplement as there is a box saying "You have selected an overnight sleeper", but the next page generously tells you that there is no extra cost for a standard seat and gives the option of adding a sleeper berth. So far I've found berth prices between £45 and £60 in the next few weeks, but no way to get an overview of prices on all dates to let someone who is flexible about travel dates see and pick a cheap day.  Less than ideal, though I suppose no different from the lack of transparency when buying Advance tickets.  Only way seems to be trial and error, with a bit of second-guessing when fewer people might be travelling by avoiding Mon and Fri, BH weekends and school hols.

[Sleepy]

With the old pricing on GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) mixing desk you could easily click next day to see if any better Advance package available.