Avanti are shooting themselves in the foot here! Very greedy! After a little look around, for the Norwich game, I've managed to get from London Euston to Manchester and back for just under £54, by going up from Euston on Northwestern (£9.30) and changing at Crewe to/from Manchester on tfwrail (£9.60 return) and then back from Crewe on Avanti (£34.90). 3 1/2 hours out and 2hrs 40 return... I used the train split page to guide me (although I booked with the individual companies). Don't think I'll be able to get up for the Arsenal match on Bank Holiday Saturday!