Train Fares

uptheblades

Hello

Any users of trains might be interested in a 100% legit way to lower your fares on a regular basis without vouchers etc.

A journey that I used to make (40 miles) on the train cost me £14 return. I personally thought this was a rip off but as I live in a pretty rural area I had no real alternative.

I found that buying a ticket from my leaving point to a station 'half way' and then a ticket from 'half way' to my destination was cheaper than buying the simple A-B (if that makes sense!).

I realise this won't work with all fares but worth checking out if you have time as my fare went from £14 to £11 and £3 a ride saved, saved me a fair bundle!

Be good to know if anybody finds they save by doing this!

:j

rdwarr

My daughter used to do this travelling to University. It was something like:
Stevenage to Lincoln (change at Peterborough) = £33
BUT
Stevenage to Peterborough = £15
Peterborough to Lincoln = £9

alanrowell

See the sticky thread - http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=18454

runrabbitrun

who can i speak to if i want to travel from swindon-lancaster this friday usign different train companies? Surely first great western wont advise me of cheap seats that i buy from virgin?
Help!