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Two together railcard
Obvious question but does only one person have to buy a two together railcard to get a discount on 2 people travelling together on Avanti to London or do both people have to purchase one ?
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Train delay refund question
After 10 months of driving from Liverpool to Solihull and back twice every other weekend (to pick up my kids) I finally decided to try the train as an alternative to 13-14 hours on the M6 over the course of the weekend. It’s gone fairly well. 27 minute delay heading back on Friday evening and today a 25 minute delay…
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Live advertising for non-existing deal/offer
My partner and I were on a weekend break in Scotland. There was an Ad at the airport for 25% discount for return bus trip to the city. However, the driver informed us that the offer has been withdrawn months ago and we have to pay full fair both ways. There was no point arguing with the driver so we just paid. Somehow it…
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Taking a shorter train journey than I've booked
I've got an LNER Flat Fare return ticket London to Inverness. What will happen if I try to just disembark and board at Aviemore? I see nothing in the terms and conditions to say I can't do this. But I'm wondering if I'll have problems at a ticket barrier at Aviemore. Thanks.
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MSE News: Jobseekers encouraged to get 50% off...
If you're on jobseeker's allowance or job hunting and claiming universal credit you may be able to get a free railcard from the jobcentre which gives 50% off many rail tickets, thanks to a little-known discount scheme...Read the full story: 'Jobseekers encouraged to get 50% off railcard' Click reply below to discuss. If…
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Uber hikes fares in London by up to 25%
Londoners who use app-based taxi service Uber will see fares rise by up to 25% from today for trips around the capital and to the city's major airports. Read the full story here: 'Uber hikes fares in London by up to 25%' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Cheap train tickets for over-55s in the north
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/special-offers/club-55 This looks like a good deal!
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Train company that owes me £10 ignoring me. What are my options
A couple weeks ago, I got on a train and the conductor came round. I handed him £10 for a ticket which he took. He faffed about on his ticket printing machine and then told me it was broken and that I needed to buy a ticket once I got off the train, so I did. But then I realised that he didn't give me my £10 back! I don't…
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Family and Friends Railcard - can I specify the start date, does anyone know??
Hi, my family and I are just about to book a trip to Edinburgh for Dec 17th, returning 19th. We don't currently have a family and friends railcard, but intend to get an annual one which will pay for itself just from this trip.Can you specify the start date when you buy one of these railcards? I don't want it to start until…
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London congestion charges
Hi we are from Cornwall and will be going to Wembley in August. We are travelling in are diesel car I see it is a lez charge zone. We will be there for 3 days but only travelling 2 of them do we pay for the charge zone for all 3 days or just the 2 we drive. And how do we pay this is it best in advance or after we have…
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Wimbledon to Watford Junction
Basically next year I'll be going to the theatre in Wimbledon. Now I thought as I was saying the night in Wimbledon, I would go to the Universal Studios Tours the next day. Now I understand it will take a bit of time, but what is the way to get from Wimbledon to Watford junction on a Sunday preferably on the Underground.…
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TFL Season Ticket Refund
Hey everyone. I’ve brought a TFL annual season ticket about two weeks ago. Now I no longer need it since I’m moving offices to one closer to my home. Will TFL still give me a refund? I’ve used it for less than a month.
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DLR noise? Loud horn....
Hi, So I recently moved into an apartment block right next to a DLR station. I can hear the trains coming to and fro, and that is not a problem. However what does happen is that occasionally the trains coming into the station would sound a very loud almost fog-horn like noise. And this happens throughout the day up until…
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Which Windsor train station for Theatre Royal Windsor
In the next few weeks I wish to attend the Theatre Royal at Windsor with my 18yo from our Yorkshire home.We will be using a Two together railcard and attending a matinee performance. Looking at the theatre's website it says it's near to both Windsor Central and Windsor Riverside stations. The journey will involve a few…
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Bus pass
I just got my bus pass. Does anyone have any hints or tips for making the most of the bus pass Chris
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Help with London trip Disabled person.
We have booked to see Prince of Egypt at the Dominium and arrive by train at Kings Cross. I know the underground has lots of steps which my wife will not be able to manage but she is OK with an escalator. So what is the best way for us to get to and from the theatre, do these stations have stairs? Perhaps book a Uber? We…
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Taunton to London
My work means I need to travel around the country about once a week by train, the rest of the time I work from home The day is normally around 6hrs at site The work is normally in major cities, often London, but others such as Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff, Bournemouth etc I…
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Find the cheapest train ticket for ANY date (not having to search every available date)
Hi there, Good advice on MSE for cheap train tickets but one thing that baffles me.... when searching for a train ticket, why do you have to search for a specific date? I could go and visit family on any day. I could go sightseeing on any day I could go on a shopping trip on any day I just want to find the cheapest day to…
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Split ticketting
Hi all am looking for guidance on potential options to either split ticket (x 2 adults) or to drive part of the way and then travel in via train / underground to Tottenham Hotspur ground (think the nearest underground station is seven sisters but could well be wrong as I'm not based in London). We are travelling in from…
