Any train promotion codes out there?

jenny_f

not a promotion code but on some of GNER's cheap/value fares they are offering 10% off

book online

mad_cash_cow

I'm trying to find the cheapest way to travel to London (Tower of London for a birthday treat) -myself & 3 children off peak on a Monday in mid July. I haven't got a family travelcard, & am unlikely to use one again, but it looks as though it might be just worthwhile.

Does anyone have any codes, or has anyone spotted any offers for cheap rail travel with kids?

I'd be very grateful (& the kids might even get an icecream after their sandwiches if I can get the price down!). Shame the BOGOF offer for the Tower is only with adult tickets, so 2 of the tiddlers will have to pay.

Thnaks for any help!!

MOOOOO

evesham1988la

Westbury to London Paddington
Outward Journey on Monday, July 17, 2006
Depart 08:58, Arrive 11:19
1 Changes @ Bath

London Waterloo to Westbury
Return Journey on Monday, July 17, 2006
Depart 21:20, Arrive 23:27
1 Changes @ Sailsbury

SUPER ADVANCE RETURN Adult Fare 1 £19.90 (1 adult @ £19.90 )
SUPER ADVANCE RETURN Child Fare 3 £29.85 (3 children @ £9.95 )
Total Fare £49.75

With a Family Railcard that would bring the total down to - £24.55 - if my maths is correct as National Rail Enquires has stopped working. I will have a look if I can better the times as it does seem rather a long day.

Personally, I would fork out the £20 for the RailCard and buy a Cheap Day Return for the 4 of you (£30.80) - and use the 09.39 from Westbury direct to Paddington and returning at 19.20.

The summer holidays are fast approaching so it may give you opportunity to visit other places with your little ones. Perhaps Sailsbury (£6.30 for all 4) or Bath (£9). Have a good time in London!

tigger_and_george

Hi everyone!

Anyone, please, with cheapest way to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Berkhamsted on Saturday 01/07/06. I believe via Kings Cross might be the least troublesome, but will stand corrected!! Would also like to upgrade to first class if not much more (weekend first perhaps??!!).

I need to be in Berkhamsted by about 1100hrs, and will be leaving around 1700hrs on the same day.

Would Network Railcard be of any use? Or else, any promo codes worth using?

Many thanks in advance guys (and girls!!)!

mad_cash_cow

Thanks Evesham, you're a star!! I was getting 100% bogged down in all the possible variations. Think we'll go the Cheap Day Return as you said- the other option is too late for a 5 yr old!

Do you know whether you have to buy the Cheap Day Return in advance or not?

Thanks again!

The Train-hopping Cow!!

evesham1988la

mad_cash_cow wrote:

Thanks Evesham, you're a star!! I was getting 100% bogged down in all the possible variations. Think we'll go the Cheap Day Return as you said- the other option is too late for a 5 yr old!

Do you know whether you have to buy the Cheap Day Return in advance or not?

Thanks again!

The Train-hopping Cow!!

No need to book in advance - Cheap Day Returns can be booked on the day. Have a good trip!

evesham1988la

tigger_and_george wrote:

Hi everyone!

Anyone, please, with cheapest way to travel from Bury St Edmunds to Berkhamsted on Saturday 01/07/06. I believe via Kings Cross might be the least troublesome, but will stand corrected!! Would also like to upgrade to first class if not much more (weekend first perhaps??!!).

I need to be in Berkhamsted by about 1100hrs, and will be leaving around 1700hrs on the same day.

Would Network Railcard be of any use? Or else, any promo codes worth using?

Many thanks in advance guys (and girls!!)!

Yes - you will need to go from Bury St. Edmunds to Kings Cross (changing if needed at Cambridge) and then you will need to tube it between Kings Cross & Euston - and from there to Berhamsted. A Saver Return is £31.60. Buying this ticket would mean a Network Railcard will not be valid for any discounts.

However.. between Cambridge and Berkhamsted (via Kings Cross/Euston) it is and this portion will cost £15.10. With a standard cheap day return from Bury St. Edmunds to Cambridge this would cost £7.70. Total Cost - £22.80.

I don't think the Network RailCard would give any discounts on First Class - and as this journey involves 3 different train companies - upgrading to First Class for an extra £10 per sector is probably not worth it.

tigger_and_george

Thanks Evesham! Most useful!

In true Scrooge style, if I bought tkts online, any good promotion codes worth using? After all, could use money saved to buy a good old curled-up 'Travellers Fare' ham sandwich........or a BR Pork Pie...........those were the days!!!!

alchemista

it's a new month now, where are the new promotion codes???

evesham1988la

well, 5OFFJUNE is still valid expiring on 5th july