Rail Travel: Tips on Cheap Tickets

dzug1

yorkie2 wrote: »

What ticket is it that is "specifically" to/from London Marylebone?

The "Route High Wycombe" tickets that are being discussed are to/from London Terminals.

Correct - BUT the validity of the tickets (Just 15, now called super off peak or something like that) being discussed is on specified trains (perhaps defined trains would be a better term). The defined validity is in terms of arrival at and departure from Marylebone. There is no validity defined for Euston, therefore they are not valid there.

Different story for standard tickets via High Wycombe - they are valid.

Chiltern's booking site agrees with the above for sample journeys next Saturday.

royeee

In September I plan to travel from Paddington to Totnes then next day continue from Totnes to Redruth then one week later return from Redruth to Paddington. What is the best ticket option in terms of going on specific trains?

ticketcollector

dzug1 wrote: »

Correct - BUT the validity of the tickets (Just 15, now called super off peak or something like that) being discussed is on specified trains (perhaps defined trains would be a better term). The defined validity is in terms of arrival at and departure from Marylebone. There is no validity defined for Euston, therefore they are not valid there.

Different story for standard tickets via High Wycombe - they are valid.

Chiltern's booking site agrees with the above for sample journeys next Saturday.

Validity
Code PU
Super Off Peak

Outward Travel
Monday to Friday
By any train from London Terminals timed to depart from 1100 to 1559, and from 2000.

Saturdays and Bank Holidays
By any train from London Terminals timed to depart from 1100.

Sundays
By any train from London Terminals timed to depart from 1100.


Return Travel
Monday to Friday
By any train except those timed to arrive at London Terminals before 1345.

Saturdays and Bank Holidays
By any train except those timed to arrive at London Terminals before 1345.

Sundays
By any train except those timed to arrive at London Terminals before 1345.

royeee

royeee wrote: »

In September I plan to travel from Paddington to Totnes then next day continue from Totnes to Redruth then one week later return from Redruth to Paddington. What is the best ticket option in terms of going on specific trains?

I am now planning to go to Camborne instead of Redruth. On a Standard Advance Single is it possible that if I buy a ticket from London to Camborne I can break the journey at Totnes and use the same ticket to continue to Camborne the next day?

royeee

Further to this, I don't think it will work because with this ticket you have to book to go on specific trains.

susancs

Just seen on Uk hot deals that mega train are offering seats form £1 on a route that starts on the 14th July from Birmingham, Manchester, Preston, Oxenholme, Carlisel, Glasgow and Edinburgh- just checked 14th july Birmingham to Edinburgh and coming back 16th and seats £1. (50p booking fee) www.megatrain.com

kindalen

looking to travel from birmingham airport to liverpool on saturday september 13th,landing at 7.35am, and have to be back in birmingham on sunday 14th september for a flight at 7.30pm,so want to be there for about 5pm.
any advice on how to get cheapest fare?
ta muchly.

fcred

Anyone know the best way of getting from london to manchester on 2nd august. The outgoing journey is ok( need to be in manchester by 1), but i need to leave manchester after 6 and the only train listed on trainline takes 4 hours 51 mins and involves a replacement bus. Is there a quicker route i could take that may also be cheaper?

The total cost of the journey i have found is £62

dzug1

fcred wrote: »

Anyone know the best way of getting from london to manchester on 2nd august. The outgoing journey is ok( need to be in manchester by 1), but i need to leave manchester after 6 and the only train listed on trainline takes 4 hours 51 mins and involves a replacement bus. Is there a quicker route i could take that may also be cheaper?

The total cost of the journey i have found is £62

In a word, no. However:

There's a National Express coach at 1805. It's no quicker, but you don't have to change and you can do it for £5 at the moment.

Or you can fly - BA have mid-evening flights to both Heathrow and Gatwick for around £60

sparkymark_3

If you are travelling to/from London + south east - Cornwall this summer you might want to look into travelling on the Sleeper train, this allows you to travel overnight in berths from £59 Twin Advance single for 2 people (travel and berths) kids half price, if 3 or 4 in a group connecting door can be unlocked between cabins. Kids will find this a great way to start/end a holiday and avoid amusing them on a long journey.
The train has recently had a £2 million refurb. so should be comfy ! Lounge car for night caps /snacks etc. also a wake up call with tea/coffee etc.
If you are on very tight budget day coaches on this train are 1st class style reclining seats, usually Advance single tickets available from £15 (would not advise with children) As normal book as far ahead as possible for best prices, Friday nights being very popular for example.