Rail Travel: Tips on Cheap Tickets

geordieracer

Thats the one Yorkie - I couldnt find it when i looked.. Terrible practice

stephenliverpool1

I'm going to the British Open next week and will be departing from an unstaffed train station. There are also no self-service machines at the station.

So how do I buy tickets ? I presume that I just get on the train and get one from the conductor ? I also presume that I won't be fined for not having a valid ticket when I got on the train.

I'm also looking to get a anytime cheap day return. Does this mean that I can travel anytime between 0700hrs till 2200hrs; or are there restrictions ? If I buy the ticket from the conductor, would it cost me more than buying it at a ticket office or on-line ?

I'm an infrequent user of trains so would be very grateful for any advice.

dzug1

From an unstaffed station with no ticket machines you buy the ticket on the train at the same price at a ticket office or online.

If you buy an ANYTIME day return it's valid on any train on the day it's issued for. If you buy an OFF PEAK day return it's valid on any off peak train on the day it's issued for. On some lines all trains are offpeak.

Where are you travelling from? There may be for example be a split ticket that could save you a bit. If it's the Liverpool area then that's almost certainly the case

stephenliverpool1

Thanks. I have justed checked thetrainline.com website and I can get an anytime day return and it only costs 40p more than an off-peak return ticket. It an't worth splitting the tickets as it is just a handful of stops from start to finish.

bcfc1710

Where is best place to slit Bristol - Leeds?

Also can i get group of 3 discount?

geordieracer

stephenliverpool1 wrote: »

Thanks. I have justed checked thetrainline.com website and I can get an anytime day return and it only costs 40p more than an off-peak return ticket. It an't worth splitting the tickets as it is just a handful of stops from start to finish.

Where are you coming from - could make all the difference.And dont use the trainline.

Livingthedream

bcfc1710 wrote: »

Where is best place to slit Bristol - Leeds?

Also can i get group of 3 discount?

As that route is a Arriva Crosscrounty route it's going to be an expensive one, however, you could split at the following;
Sheffield, Derby, Birmingham NS, Cheltenham Spa.

But the best way to save money is to go 'via London' enter this on you train website search engine 'more/advance options' to get some cheap advance tickets the earlier you book the cheaper it is, East Coast Website offer a 10% online discount as well.

Through the East Coast Website you can also get 3+ group discounts on you journey book/info here

bcfc1710

Livingthedream wrote: »

As that route is a Arriva Crosscrounty route it's going to be an expensive one, however, you could split at the following;
Sheffield, Derby, Birmingham NS, Cheltenham Spa.

But the best way to save money is to go 'via London' enter this on you train website search engine 'more/advance options' to get some cheap advance tickets the earlier you book the cheaper it is, East Coast Website offer a 10% online discount as well.

Through the East Coast Website you can also get 3+ group discounts on you journey book/info here

Just to say cheers mate!! Saved us about £40!! got Up sat morning back Sunday morning for £42 return each!!!:T:T

ADIE2805

Hi All,

I want to travel from Oxenholme to Bournemouth on the 07/08/11 and return on the 12/08/11.
Which would be the cheapest way??

Thanks in advance
Adie

Livingthedream

ADIE2805 wrote: »

Hi All,

I want to travel from Oxenholme to Bournemouth on the 07/08/11 and return on the 12/08/11.
Which would be the cheapest way??

Thanks in advance
Adie

Split at Manchester Piccadilly, it's possible to get the walk on fare of £119.10 down to £94.50 using advance tickets but timings ain't great

Also give yourself plenty of time to get from the upper platforms to the main concourse at Piccadilly.