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Daily mail railcard roulette!

chocdonuty
chocdonuty Posts: 929 Forumite
in Public transport & cycling
Argg, need to book a train for the 28th/29th May but not got my railcard yet.
Half the price if I use it but if I book now will it arrive in time?
If I wait a few days, will the cheap tickets all be sold anyway?
Can't pick tickets up at the station so need to book sharpish to get them to me on time, I wish I had a car lol!
Has anyone go their railcards yet?
:hello: Hiya, I'm single mom, avid moneysaver and freecycler, sometimes :huh: but definatly :D

Comments

  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    edited 20 May 2013 at 10:54AM
    You do need to buy the tickets quickly to get free postage, otherwise you will have to pay for special delivery.

    If it's still cost effective, the worst case scenario is to buy the cheap tickets now at railcard prices and if your free card doesn't turn up then buy one at the station before you travel.
  • balletshoes
    balletshoes Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    I don't think I'd take the risk - I'm sure the smallprint on the free railcard application said they would be sent out by the very end of May.
  • chocdonuty
    chocdonuty Posts: 929 Forumite
    Dailymail say they will endevour to get the card to me by 31st may so I guess it's being processed :/
    :hello: Hiya, I'm single mom, avid moneysaver and freecycler, sometimes :huh: but definatly :D
  • squack
    squack Posts: 633 Forumite
    got my free railcard in the post this morning.
    squaaaaaaaaacccckkkkkk!!!! :money:
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