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day return train deals, Brighton to London?
off peak.. looking to make a day of it, before going to premiere of 10x10 movie,, :beer: https://www.regentstreetcinema.com/ or a spare gift voucher code, for the venue? :-)
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Elderly person wishes to walk in and book Nat.Exp. in Peterborough
Someone we know, wishes to be able to book National Express tickets in Peterborough but has no idea where this can be done. They do not use internet. They say it used to be done in bus station, but have heard this is not so now. Please could someone offer advice. Oh yes, they are not comfortable using the telephone as they…
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Places to sell train tickets?
Hi, I have an advance train ticket from London Marylebone to Leamington Spa that I bought and am unable to make the journey or return journey. Is there a place that I can resell/ get an exchange on my tickets?
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National express overbooking from Stansted
National express claim to never overbook. I found today that this is not the case. I arrived before the departure time and waited in the queue, as I got to the front I was told the bus was full and I would have to wait for the next one. This resulted in me missing a connection from London Victoria, having to wait an hour…
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MSE News: New tool predicts when cheap train tickets will jump in price
An online train ticket retailer has launched a new tool that will show you when cheap advance train tickets are likely to rise in price and sell out altogether...Read the full story: 'New tool predicts when cheap train tickets will jump in price' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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'We saved £960 on our train journey': is this the biggest split-ticketing success ever? - MSE News
A group of 20 union members saved a combined £960 on train tickets to their annual general meeting - by splitting their return tickets into six journeys...Read the full story: ''We saved £960 on our train journey': is this the biggest split-ticketing success ever?" Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join…
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Network Railcard Price Rise?
I get the same train every week using the Network Railcard. Usually it's £13.75 from Euston to Berkhamsted with an off peak return (within 1 month). Today it was £14.20. Does anyone know where this 3.3% increase has come from?
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Applying for a 60+oyster photocard
I will be applying for a 60+ oyster photocard shortly I cannot do it online as I do not have a credit card to pay the admin fee online so I will be applying in the Post Office where I can pay over the counter I understand the process only for one step that is you need to provide a verification letter that you download I…
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Advice On Rail Ticket Evasion Fine
Good Evening, My Mother has recently received a letter for Rail fare ticket evasion by her boyfriend ( was her boyfriend up until now). It has been sent by the courts stating that he has been fined £800. He has been with her a couple of years, and has only stayed from time to time. He has had absolutely no mail sent to her…
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Adding travelcard to annual train ticket rip off
I get an annual season ticket from woking to london. I get a first class ticket so i get a seat. Can someone please tell me why turning a first class ticket from train only to travelcard adds an extra £1400 but for a standard class ticket it only costs £700. Its the same service ie tube i am adding. Is this even legal? I…
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help please with Northern train strike
Hi went on a booked holiday to the lake district yesterday and due to the strike it took 12 hours (not 5 and a half) and I had to take numerous different trains and 3 buses and a taxi. Cost me a small fortune and I missed all the meals at the hotel/ welcome drinks etc! Any advice on my return next Saturday when heh strike…
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All change - jargon to be removed from train tickets - MSE News
Train firms will remove jargon such as 'London terminals' and 'any permitted' from tickets on 100,000s of routes next month...Read the full story: 'All change - jargon to be removed from train tickets' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Weekly ticked swallowed by machine - claim refused- HELP
Hi, Just after some advice really. My son was on a weeks work experience, he purchased a weekly ticket for return train journeys Mon-Fri (Southern Trains). On Monday pm on the way out of the station the ticket machine swallowed his ticket. There were no staff members around and despite hanging about looking for a staff…
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Cricket fan goes all out to save £90 on his train ticket to watch England - MSE News
A cricket fan saved £90 on a return train ticket to watch England's test match against India next week - by splitting his journey ten times and printing out 26 paper tickets...Read the full story: 'Cricket fan goes all out to save £90 on his train ticket to watch England' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Part-time Thameslink and Great Northern commuters to be paid extra compensation - MSE News
Part-time commuters who travel on Great Northern and Thameslink services could be eligible for additional compensation following major disruption earlier this year...Read the full story: 'Part-time Thameslink and Great Northern commuters to be paid extra compensation' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already,…
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MSE News:Northern season ticket holders to be given cash compensation - but the amount varies
Commuters who have a Northern train season ticket for routes through Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester will receive a month's worth of compensationRead the full story: 'Northern season ticket holders to be given cash compensation - but the amount varies by route' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Rail cards
Does any one know of a rail card for a single traveller aged 55? None of the options seem to fit my critea, I'm not a student, season ticket holder, don't travel with young kids or partner, I'm not disabled or living in the London area.
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Rugby to London via West Midlands Trains
I am planning an overnight trip to London from Leicester. In true moneysaving style I refuse to pay what East Midlands Trains charge and am planning to drive to Rugby, park overnight and travel to and from there via West Midlands Trains which will save me about £40. However West Midlands Trains don't do seat reservations…
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Pads for mechanical brakes
I've bought a second hand bike so I checked the brake pads and they have a lip on the top of the pads and they are glazed over so if I replace them what brand should I buy and what material will be best.
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LNER Quiet Coach
I have just booked a journey to London with LNER and have noticed they no longer provide a quiet coach in First class. They still do in second class. What an odd decision. This is what they say on their website:- Please note: First Class no longer has its quiet coaches. This will give you more flexible space and greater…
