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Public transport & cycling

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Grouosave query
Hi, We are 4 adults 1 kid and 1 infant travelling to London from Southampton. The issue is only 2 adults and 1 infant will come back on the same day while rest of the party will stay Back. So what is the best way to book train tkts ? If I book grouosave for all it is just 52 quids ..but can we come back alone on that…
Train ticket price confusion
Apologies if this has been done to death. I frequently travel on weekends (off-peak) and I'm pretty sure the prices I get charged at the machines are more than what I see on-line (nationalrail.co.uk). I've seen a lot about this but I'm curious. National rail often gives me "off-peak" but when I expand it offers "super…
MSE News: Major train timetable shake-up - if you're delayed here's how to claim
Passengers faced disruption as three train firms began a major timetable shake-up - if you've been delayed here's how to claim compensation ...Read the full story: 'Major train timetable shake-up - if you're delayed here's how to claim' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Northern Rail are terrible.
Just be warned - I made a delay repay complaint to northern rail 5 weeks ago explaining how they terminated my train and i ended up missing my flight. The customer service team have just replied to me today acknowledging my complaint and asking me for a photo of my ticket. It was 5 weeks ago so of course I no longer have…
London Undergrond with Family
Hi all Can you tell me the cheapest way of travelling round London on the underground for a family of 4 (2 children 16/13) for the day We will be getting on and ending our day in Zone 8 Watford high street. Don't seem to be able to purchase for this zone tho. Help will greatly appreciated
Train company NIL : Customer WON!
Hi. I was at my change station part way through a train journey using Southern Rail in March. I was heading on holiday via Gatwick airport. At the change station ALL trains were cancelled so I was forced to get a taxi to get to the airport on time for my flight. It was early in the morning and no rail staff were apparent.…
How do you get the cheap megabus prices?
It's says from £1 with a 50p booking charge. I can't seem to get anything like that. How can you get hose prices, or even double that I wouldn't mind. But my prices when I search are en or twenty times those advertised prices
Weekend Restrictions Super Off Peak Trains
Is it me or is this new? South Western Railway have travel restrictions for Super Off Peak trains tickets into and out of Waterloo on the weekend. I'm sure last year there were no restrictions on the weekend especially Sundays. So for me its the 07:23 train on Saturday or Sunday or wait until 11:23 to use a Super Off Peak…
Bracknell to Honiton
Hi, I'm travelling from Bracknell to Honiton tomorrow and am totally unfamiliar with the route. I have to change at Reading and Basingstoke apparently and just wonder what the signage is like at those stations. I can well imagine wandering around trying to find which platform I need and miss my connections! So if anybody…
Off peak day return intermediate stop permitted?
Can anyone please advise whether an 'Off peak day return' ticket from Exeter to Newton Abbot on Saturday 12th will allow an intermediate stop en route? I can find information which says it will and that it won't online. Our wonderful train network ....... It looks as if this ticket is the same price bought on the day of…
MSE News: Britain's train ticket system could be completely overhauled
The entire train ticketing system could be overhauled after Britain's rail companies and an independent transport watchdog called for radical changes...Read the full story: 'Britain's train ticket system could be completely overhauled' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Barrier scam
At train station or London underground barriers if you put your ticket in the machine immediately after someone else has the barrier instead of shutting will stay open a bit longer allowing you to quickly follow right behind the person in front. At my destination train station someone in front of me put their ticket in, I…
Help with train refund please.
Hi everyone. Hoping you can help me with my issue. Will try to keep it as brief as I can but don't want to miss anything important out. Over 6 weeks ago now I bought a return train ticket online at a cost of £86.90 for London to Manchester to travel that day. The ticket validity was to come back within one month. Now I…
Train Leeds to London
Not totally sure where to put this ... Hi, quick q, what’s the cheapest way to travel to London, from Leeds by train, albeit first class, with not that much notice ie mid may, during the week ? it doesn’t have to be during rush hour though.. Is there a rail card you can get or a discount card ? I haven’t done it in years..…
Something better than a cycling bell.
I have a basic bell on my bike which is probably worth about £2. It's a bit lame really. Now that a lot of pedestrians seem to have decided that the advent of the 20mph speed limit, and the urgency of messages on their smartphones, make it appropriate for them to cross the road without looking to see if there is anything…
London Train Ticket help
Hi all, I have a season ticket for Hemel Hempstead to Kensington Olympia (not via London) and I use my contactless for any additional TFL services I need. Sometimes, I find that I am close to London Euston after work and it's easier to go from there. I am guessing I wouldn't need to buy a ticket all the way to Hemel…
Train help plz
Hi, I am travelling by train between Birmingham International and Horsham (via London) on Friday 3rd August. Does anyone have an idea of the cheapest way to do this (should I purchase a one-day travelcard, split tickets etc)? I will need to be at Horsham before 9am and leave Horsham around 3:45pm. Thanks, Christian
Arrrgh Train Tickets
I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on this, i went to get train tickets a while ago on Trainline.com for my upcoming holiday, however as i didnt want specific times on the way back (might be delayed) they gave me the option of anytime open return. The tickets i was going to purchase on the way out were going at…
Train stopped early - taxi cost
Hi Can't find anything on this, so here we go... Yesterday I was on a train from Paddington to Cheltenham Spa. During the journey we were advised that there was a signal fault en route and we would have to get off at Swindon and "alternative transport" would be arranged. When we got off at Swindon, we were advised that…
GWR Delay Compensation - Only half refund
Hi all. I'm a little confused as to GWR's policy on delay refunds, if anyone is able to offer advice it would be really appreciated. So a couple of weeks ago we went to Bath, got there no problem on the Friday, went back to Bristol that night then due to signalling issues had a 3-4 hour delay to get home from Temple Meads…

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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
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Winter Fuel Payments to be extended to pensioners earning £35,000 or less – here's what we know so far
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Winter Fuel Payments extension confirmed for this winter – watch Martin Lewis' instant response and his message to the Chancellor
Winter Fuel Payments will be extended to more pensioners this winter – though not to everyone – the Chancellor has today confirmed. However, exact details of who will now qualify still remain scant. Watch MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis give his instant response, as well as his key message for Rachel Reeves.
Nationwide Fairer Share: Free £100 bonus confirmed for 2025 – here's who will get it
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Forced onto a prepay energy meter? You may be due money back as 10,000s to be compensated
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