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Those commuting from Brighton face bills rising by around £400 and past £5,000 for the year for the first time, assuming another 5.9pc rise in 2024.
Those travelling to the capital from Ashford in Kent face paying £6,000 for the first time, with bills also rising by around £400.
Commuters from Guildford to London would see their bills climb by £255 a year with a 5.9pc cap, from £4,324 to 4,579.
Those from Reading would pay an extra £315, which would push up their season ticket cost to £5,655 a year.
When factoring in travel cards for onwards travel such as on the London underground, the increases will be higher still.
The Liberal Democrats called on the Government to freeze rail fares.
Leader Ed Davey said: “Month after month, families and pensioners are being clobbered by inflation and the buck stops with Rishi Sunak.
“Now millions will also be stung by terrible rail fare hikes.”
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