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Ok to only use part of train ticket?
I wanted return train tickets for eccles to Liverpool for this Saturday. Looking at best options it was £13+ which I thought was pretty steep. I knew the service started (or called through) Manchester Victoria so I searched for that journey and the fair was £3.80 rtn a tenner cheaper. My question is can I buy the Victoria…
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Split ticketing season ticket loophole help!
So my husbands season ticket is up for renewal ( margate to wandsworth using southeastern services) and we are considering split ticketing the season ticket at new cross. His train doesn't actually stop at new cross, but according to an article in Kent life in December last year it doesn't need to. Its considerably cheaper…
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Best time for Leeds to Liverpool for a stree free journey!
Recently went to Liverpool just before 8.45am from Leeds and it was horrendously busy. Had to stand nearly all the way. I know it is the rush hour but pretty bad really. Does anyone know of any quieter services during the day both to and from Liverpool from Leeds, with plenty of seats and a more relaxed feel?
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MSE News: Millions of Londoners using unregistered Oyster cards - here's why you should register...
Millions of Londoners risk not being able to get a refund if their Oyster card is lost or stolen as they haven't registered it to their online account...Read the full story: 'Millions of Londoners using unregistered Oyster cards - here's why you should register yours' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven!!!8217;t…
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Aren't Bicycles Great.
Aren't bicycles great, a simple machine that let's people get places in a low cost, low impact way. Can even be maintained by people with limited mechanical skills like me. So what are you cycle transport plans for 2015? I'm planning on doing more long distance travel with mine and more trips by train with the folder. If…
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Cheapest Network South East season ticket
I may take a job that is based from home but will require travelling to London approx eight to ten times a month at varying times. I live in the South East. I am trying to work out if it is worthwhile purchasing the cheapest annual season ticket (that I will not use) to qualify for a Gold Railcard. The cheapest season…
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Anyone take their bikes onto trains for travelling
I'm curious about people's experience taking their bikes on the train which seems a perfect topic for a forum section on public transport and cycling. I've been trying to get my bike booked on a train today but had to give up and I find it very difficult to even check for free bike slots specifically with Scotrail and…
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New Redspottedhanky Android app
Been advised that there is a new app for Redspottedhanky. In my opinion, it's rubbish!! There are so many bugs & even for the simplest of tickets, it takes far too long to make an order. They shouldn't have gone live with so many issues Are there any other train ticketing websites that don't charge a fee? The desktop…
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MSE News: Rail penalty fare appeals body to consider 'mitigating' circumstances
Passengers who are given a penalty fare despite having a genuine reason for not having a valid train ticket will now be able to go to an extra stage of appeal where 'mitigating circumstances' will be considered, the Government has announced...Read the full story: 'Rail penalty fare appeals body to consider 'mitigating'…
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Disagreement with bus driver
Got into a disagreement with a bus driver- I accidently went down the wrong lane into a car park. the bus driver could have waited, it wasn't intentional. Anyhow, he cranked at gears to accelerated towards me. I reversed out but gave him an unfavourable hand signal while I did it. we wound down our windows and I called him…
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Reading to Manchester - Tickets from Islip?
A few years ago you could buy tickets from Islip to Manchester to travel from Reading to Manchester via London which were a cheaper option. Does this still work? And if so what tickets do I need to ask for?
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Train cheaper for further??
Hi, I'm looking to go from barrow > Lancaster by train which costs around 13.10, however if I select barrow in Furness > Preston instead it is 10.50. This is the stop after Lancaster on the same train Is it allowed to be able to use the barrow to Preston ticket and get off at Lancaster instead? Thank you Kavan
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Expedia train tickets booking fee
I booked train tickets via Quidco on Expedia yesterday to avail of the 3% cashback from the Quidco app. Checking my credit card statement today, in addition to the cost of the ticket, there is a transaction of £1 paid to "SilverRail". Is this a booking fee? I can't recall being informed about this during the booking…
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From Basildon to LSE
Hello! What is the cheapest method to transport from Pitsea (Basildon) to LSE in Central London, two evenings and one Saturday morning per week? Would it work to travel by car and park somewhere close after 6pm? Would it work to buy a railcard? I don't know which option would be best. Thanks!
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Remove and refit thru axle
I need to remove and refit a thru axle tommorow very similar to this https://www.bike198.com/review-manitou-minute-super-140mm-with-20mm-thru-axle/manitou-minute-20mm-2/ all my searches keep giving me QR thru axles! I looked online recently and from memory its an allen key at either end of the axle tightened until home…
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Rail firms to launch new cut-price 'standing-only' season tickets
Rail firms to launch new cut-price 'standing-only' season tickets At last! Rail firms reluctantly accept the crowded reality of many people's rail journeys... :T
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train fares in london
i am travelling to London 1st May, I am wanting to get from Gatwick to London Victoria. trainline.com shows this to be £12 one way, is this the best price?
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train ticket splitting advice
Hi, Looking to book return tickets from Edinburgh to Sheffield. Normally travel on the West Coast line when going down south, splitting at Preston/Wigan/Warrington, but rarely use the East Coast line. Can anyone advise on the best stations to split tickets at on this line, to save me a bit of time when searching for the…
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Arrival Rail North Court Summons
Hi guys. I received a court summons today for apparently avoiding paying 50p. I got on the train at Blackrod travelling to Manchester Victoria. There!!!8217;s no ticket office at Blackrod so I couldn!!!8217;t buy a ticket. When I got off the train at Manchester Victoria there was a guy sat on a bench issuing the tickets…
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MSE News: Megabus ads which promised £1 fares...
Two Megabus adverts promising £1 fares have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority - after the budget travel firm admitted there was only one £1 seat available for each route...Read the full story: 'Megabus ads which promised £1 fares banned' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum…
