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Southern sneakily change refund rules
For several years, Southern have promoted the Rainy Day Guarantee, which is now called the Money Back Guarantee, allowing full refunds of online purchased day tickets, which have not been collected at a machine. This included Southern Advance Single tickets. An entry has been added deep within the Southern website stating:…
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Different train ticket prices
We travel from PAD to CPM fairly regularly at the same time. Have recently noticed that First Great Western prices appear to have gone up about 28%. They haven't but they don't seem to have the cheaper tickets available that other websites do (national rail, trainline etc.). I am talking about the same day, same time, same…
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Anyone had any success using bPay band on London transport?
I recently acquired and topped up a Barclaycard bPay band for contactless payment on the TFL network. So far it's been a spectacular failure. It NEVER opens a barrier at the first time of asking - always requiring 3-4 swipes, which is pretty annoying when there's a queue of people behind you - and frequently doesn't open…
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Free London travel on 28 November
...if you have a contactless Mastercard. See http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/money-tips/free-london-travel-for-mastercard-holders-11363943622679 for full info.
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East Coast goes private
May have missed other posts on this subject but couldnt find any. Interesting times ahead for the employees - hopefully they are protected as they can be under TUPE etc. Whats the implications for its customers for those with a crystal ball next year? The end of the Rewards scheme? The end of East Coast rail booking site…
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MSE News: Average rail fares to rise 2.2% from January
"Hard-pressed rail commuters in England, Wales and Scotland face average price increases of 2.2% from 2 January 2015..." Read the full story: Average rail fares to rise 2.2% from January Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
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MSE News: Travelling by train in the new year? Book your tickets tonight
"The price of some train tickets in 2015 will rise at 11.59pm tonight, so book now if you plan to travel in the new year ..." Read the full story: Travelling by train in the new year? Book your tickets tonight Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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Oyster card v Season Ticket
I normally buy an annual season ticket from Marlow to London Zones 1-6 (£4,004.00) but wondered if it would be cheaper to buy a Marlow to London Paddington ticket (£3,236.00) and get a pay as you go Oyster card for the travel from Paddington to Liverpool Street or Bank. I travel Mon-Fri peak times for approx. 45 weeks a…
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Using Family and Friends Railcard without child
I have a family and friends railcard as I often travel with my daughter and sometimes my husband as well to the South. I urgently need to travel to London on Tuesday and will have to stay at Paddington Station from 1am until my app at 9am as its too expensive for tv trains nearer the time. Currently I'm being charged…
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Local train cancelled, again
If your train is cancelled can you claim the money you lost on theatre tickets back from the TOC?
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Intention to prosecute?
Hi, I was just looking for some advice about an 'intention to prosecute' I've just received for a journey I made about a month ago. I bought my ticket from Kings Cross, went through the barriers and boarded the train. During the journey there was a ticket inspector on the train. I took my ticket out of the place I usually…
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First Bus users: Have you used your mobile as a bus ticket yet?
If you have, how did it go? Check out the First Group press release To do it, it says "Paying with Barclays Pingit on First Bus is a simple, safe, secure and fast process. To use mTicketing customers should download the ‘First Bus Mobile Tickets app’, which is available for free on App Store and Google Play. They then…
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Train season tickets - refunds
How does it work? Is there an admin fee for requesting a refund? For instance, say I buy a 3 month ticket and use it for, say 6 weeks, how does the refund work? Do they just work out how much a 6 week ticket would have cost (you can ask for anything from month upwards) and then knock this off the refund? What if you get a…
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MegaBus free tickets
MegaBus seem to have some ticket for £0.00. i have only checked Cardiff to London, it seem to be for travel mid January to end of February.
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Cycling Glove Recommendations?
I cycle daily and need some gloves that are wind and water proof. As cycling gloves are traditionally quite expensive, can anyone recommend any? I'm currently wearing my usual wooly gloves, but my hands were really cold this morning! TIA
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Best way to travel from Lee Valley Campsite to London
My wife and I are travelling to London next week, and will be staying at the Lee Valley campsite (Stewardstone) What is the best option please, for us to travel to / from the centre of London. We'll leave our campervan at the campsite. An alternative, would be to take the van to a nearby station although this might prove…
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when should I buy tickets
Hello traveling to London in may to see a concert at o2. We are equidistant from lockerbie and carlisle. Travel south on wed 27th may, return home sat 30th. When is the best time to book these tickets for the best price? Many thanks phil
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Offpeak train tickets
I haven't used a train in the UK in something like 30 years so forgive me if this question has an obvious answer. I've booked a couple of return off peak tickets with London Midland. I had to pick departure times for both journeys when booking online.Can I take alternative trains so long as they are within the off peak…
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Only completing part of the journey - allowed?
I was wondering if anyone new whether we'd be breaking the rules by buying a ticket for a further destination but only completing part of the journey? We're looking to travel from Watford Junction to Wembley Central this evening...but it's actually cheaper to get a return ticket to West Brompton, which stops at Wembley…
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HELP ! Best single day London ticket (zones 1-6)
I am travelling to London tomorrow (urgent, unplanned visit) What is the best option for a ticket, to cover all zones 1 - 6 ? My 'very early' Monday morning journey into London centre, will involve a bus, overground train, then 2 different Underground journeys. I think a travelticke tis the best option, but can this be…