As a result of the fare structure set by the last government and continued by the new one, rail fares in Kent rise by 3% above the Retail Price Index (usually the higher inflation measure). This meant an average 8.8% fare increase, which is roughly what travellers from Longfield face.

Examples:

London terminals
Peak Return - from £17.90 to £19.30 (up 7.8%)
Cheap Return - from £9.50 to £10.30 (up 8.4%)
7 day season - from £60.40 to £65.30 (up 8.1%)
Annual season - from £2,416 to £2,612 (up 8.1%)

London travelcard
7 day season - from £73.60 to £80.00 (up 8.7%)
Annual season - from £2,944 to £3,200 (up 8.7%)

Source - National Rail Website

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