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Rail Travel: Tips on Cheap Tickets

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  • jota
    jota Posts: 7 Forumite
    how do I start a new thread? about rail tickets, I am tearing my hair out, HELP.
  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    jota wrote: »
    how do I start a new thread? about rail tickets, I am tearing my hair out, HELP.
    Go back to the board index and click the newthread.gif button.

    (or just click the button above). :D
  • pmm1981
    pmm1981 Posts: 112 Forumite
    bcfc1710 wrote: »
    Hi looking for cheapest route Bristol to Derby saturday 30th april? cheers
    If unable to buy in advance split it at Birmingham, maybe Cheltenham too.
    This saves a fortune if its a day return.
  • kirko
    kirko Posts: 32 Forumite
    Hi all, im planning on buying a family and friends railcard, could anyone provide me with a promo code which is valid at the moment?

    Thanks

    Owen
  • Livingthedream
    Livingthedream Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    kirko wrote: »
    Hi all, im planning on buying a family and friends railcard, could anyone provide me with a promo code which is valid at the moment?

    Thanks

    Owen

    10% Off using 'Family10' link here ends 30th June 2011
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  • ElasticKorma
    ElasticKorma Posts: 43 Forumite
    I need a ticket from Richmond London to Clacton-upon-Sea for 2 adults and one child. It's currently showing at £56 return and thats with a railcard. Is there anyway of making it cheaper?
  • Livingthedream
    Livingthedream Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    ElasticKorma wrote: »
    I need a ticket from Richmond London to Clacton-upon-Sea for 2 adults and one child. It's currently showing at £56 return and thats with a railcard. Is there anyway of making it cheaper?

    Don't know what type of railcard you have or how long you will be in Clacton for, but will assume a Family and friends and a there for a day, but try spliting at Stratford London and using an Oyster card if you have one.

    Richmond London to Stratford London (via London Overground); £1.40 per adult 65p per child with child Osyter. (£6.9 return)

    Stratford London to Clacton on Sea; Super off Peak Day return £34.10

    Total Return £41. If no Oyster, Clacton for longer or different railcard then post back I'm surebody will help further.
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  • ElasticKorma
    ElasticKorma Posts: 43 Forumite
    edited 9 April 2011 at 10:54AM
    which site did you use to get that price please? Also I am going from 11/04 to 15/04
  • Livingthedream
    Livingthedream Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    ElasticKorma wrote: »
    which site did you use to get that price please? Also I am going from 11/04 to 15/04

    From the EastCoast website ,unfortunately as your going from 11th to 15th, Super Off Peak day tickets are no good for you and splitting at Stratford only saves a few quid.:o
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  • rich_shot2003
    rich_shot2003 Posts: 2,210 Forumite
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    Hi there

    I am looking for Cheapest fares from Macclesfield to Truro for Fri 15th April and back on Monday 18th April for 2 adults and 1 child with a family railcard please.

    Dont mind the times.
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