Any train promotion codes out there?

wealdroam

AdeleBird wrote: »

Kings Cross is the destination - I suppose I could go at 9 it is still expensive though and mods can merge my post just really want an answer didnt know what board to put it in

I've looked again.

Depart Bexhill 09:01, arrive Victoria 10:58. Advance Singles = £7.40.
Tube to Kings Cross. Cash £4.00, Oyster £1.90.
Tube from Kings Cross. Cash £4.00, Oyster £1.90.
Depart Victoria 13:47 (or 14:17), arrive Bexhill !5:42 (or 16:02). Advance Singles = £7.40.

So total return fare for two people could be £18.60 with Oyster or £22.80 without Oyster.

With Advance Singles you must travel on the booked trains.

To get those £7.40 fares, you must book through Southern Railway's website... link in previous post.

4joy

Dear all,

I'm gonna to the lake district from london on 1 Oct and back next day. The lowest price is about 87 Pounds return and 38 single for each. That's too much. can anyone help me or anyone has virgin train's promo code? THX

wealdroam

4joy wrote: »

Dear all,

I'm gonna to the lake district from london on 1 Oct and back next day. The lowest price is about 87 Pounds return and 38 single for each. That's too much. can anyone help me or anyone has virgin train's promo code? THX

You might not like the journey times, but it can be done on those dates for £57.40 each return... or even £53.30.

Advance Singles each way between Euston and Crewe can be had for £8 each way using London Midland Trains only.

An Off Peak Return from Crewe to Oxenholme Lake District is £41.40 each.

Shave a few more pounds off by going via Manchester.
Crewe - Manchester Pic Off Peak Return Virgin Trains only = £11.70.
Manchester Pic - Oxenholme Off Peak return = £25.60.

bluepeter14_2

Just spent the last hour reading through this part of the forum and I've got to say the info on here is fab.

I'm doing the SHINE walk for Cancer in London on October 1st and I'm looking at the cheapest train fare and wonder if someone could help please??

We need to get from Prestatyn to London euston on Friday 30th september afternoon and return anytime on Sunday 2nd October anytime.

I don't mind driving to Crewe or the like if the tickets are cheap?

Do hope someone can help???



Just seen the above post so will try that first ! !!!!!! !!!!

tania-jo

I'm going slightly mad here trying to keep my bank account and teenaged daughter happy! Haven't been on a train since I was a student, many years ago, and am shocked by the prices. Any help, gratefully received. My daughter (14) and I want to travel from Plymouth to London on Friday 28th October, arriving 9 - 10am ish, and leaving around 8ish. Any ideas on best deals. Many thanks!

wealdroam

tania-jo wrote: »

I'm going slightly mad here trying to keep my bank account and teenaged daughter happy! Haven't been on a train since I was a student, many years ago, and am shocked by the prices. Any help, gratefully received. My daughter (14) and I want to travel from Plymouth to London on Friday 28th October, arriving 9 - 10am ish, and leaving around 8ish. Any ideas on best deals. Many thanks!

That's a long day.

How about...
Dep Plymouth 05:30, arr Paddington 09:21. Advance Singles = £45.75.
or dep Plymouth 05:53, arr Paddington 09:00. Advance Singles = £45.75.
then dep Paddington 19:45, arr Plymouth 23:26. Advance Singles = £45.75.

So total return for one adult and one child = £91.50.

Now, get a Family and Friends Railcard and that total return fare for the two of you drops to £51.90.

An F&F railcard usually costs £28 so you will more than save that outlay on this one trip, but the railcard is valid for a year.

There are often discounts on the railcard bringing that £28 down by 10% -20%.
Or get one with Tesco Clubcard points at £14 I think.

With Advance Singles you must travel on the booked trains.

Info from Southern Railway's website.

soba

Hi, looking to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London on 2 Dec 2011 and return on 4 December. Travelling out after 10am and returning after 2ish on the 4th. 2 adults travelling. Cheapest I've spotted so far is £85. Thanks.

wealdroam

soba wrote: »

Hi, looking to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to London on 2 Dec 2011 and return on 4 December. Travelling out after 10am and returning after 2ish on the 4th. 2 adults travelling. Cheapest I've spotted so far is £85. Thanks.

A Super Off Peak Return on London Midland Trains only will cover that trip for £23.50.
LM trains take rather longer, and the first Stoke departure is 10:54.

Can knock that down by 50p using Advance Singles, but you lose all flexibility.... on the other hand outward cheap tickets are available earlier.

Info from Southern Railway.

soba

Blimey, that was quick! Off to look at London Midland now. Thanks.

hogshead

Applying for a student railcard online how long do they take to arrive & can you book stating you have one if it isn't in your possession? Would printout of email suffice during this period?