Any train promotion codes out there?

Rachel_M_71

Hiya

Also a newbie but need some advice. I want to go to London in Jan 08. Travelling out to London on Tues 22nd Jan from Manchester Piccadilly and returning on Friday 25th Jan 08 for 2 adults.

I have tried to look at the various train websites but it says that those dates aren't available yet.

Does anyone have a rough idea of how much it will cost, which website is best to use and it there are any discount codes I can use?

Trying to keep it as cheap as possible as it is a surprise trip for my husbands 50th.

Thanks

Rachel

dzug

Rachel_M_71 wrote: »

Hiya

Also a newbie but need some advice. I want to go to London in Jan 08. Travelling out to London on Tues 22nd Jan from Manchester Piccadilly and returning on Friday 25th Jan 08 for 2 adults.

I have tried to look at the various train websites but it says that those dates aren't available yet.

Does anyone have a rough idea of how much it will cost, which website is best to use and it there are any discount codes I can use?

Trying to keep it as cheap as possible as it is a surprise trip for my husbands 50th.

Thanks

Rachel

If you get the right tickets, a total of £50 return for the pair of you - £12.50 per single journey.

(You can actually do it a bit cheaper by travelling via Sheffield rather than on a through train, but it's a bit of a drag and only worth it if the direct cheap tickets have gone or you are totally skint)

Unless anyone has a special offer, all the websites are much of a muchness. If you are paying by credit card, avoid thetrainline as they charge - the others don't. Or you can buy them at a station - they are not exclusively online.

Rachel_M_71

dzug wrote: »

If you get the right tickets, a total of £50 return for the pair of you - £12.50 per single journey.

(You can actually do it a bit cheaper by travelling via Sheffield rather than on a through train, but it's a bit of a drag and only worth it if the direct cheap tickets have gone or you are totally skint)

Unless anyone has a special offer, all the websites are much of a muchness. If you are paying by credit card, avoid thetrainline as they charge - the others don't. Or you can buy them at a station - they are not exclusively online.

Thanks very much for the information. :beer: I will give it a try when the dates are available.

Rachel

purpleluvbug

Does anyone have any ideas where i can get cheap train tickets to get me from milton keynes to glasgow? I have tried gner, or what ever it is... but can only get stupid times. Im on benefits and can't afford full price, but need to get up to see my family wiv new arrival, and 2 year old.. please help

hander

So rarely book train journeys but am trying to get to Manchester from London on 11.11 (Sunday).

Want to be there before 1.00pm and get back the same day - almost as late as possible.

Best I can get is £49.25 via Virgin, leaving on 8.34 and coming back on the 20.10

One long day of train rides. Can anyone do better?

rowan_3

Im looking to find a cheap train

09/11 Aberdeen to Glasgow around 4pm
11/11 Glasgow to Aberdeen around 1pm

Any help?

squawkbox

rowan wrote: »

Im looking to find a cheap train

09/11 Aberdeen to Glasgow around 4pm
11/11 Glasgow to Aberdeen around 1pm

Any help?

If you go onto any Sainsbury's stores in Scotland, you should be able to get a voucher that allows you to travel anywhere in Scotland for £15 with your shopping (there is no minimum spend). You need to go to Sainsbury's before Nov 7th.

Details: http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/sainsburys/

Lipstick99

Looking for 3 December Newcastle to Man Airport - return 11 Dec.

Can you find me a bargain, every penny counts....

caliston

For some reason Royal Bank of Scotland decided to send me a copy of 'Sense' magazine, full of advertorial about their unexciting financial services. However I did spot a few offers that might be of interest here...

Save 25% on a Railcard

Buy a Railcard online before 30 November for just £15! That's 25 per cent off the normal price of £20 - and the card entitles you to huge savings on rail fares for a whole year. Railcards are available for anyone aged 16-25 (youngpersons-railcard.co.uk), anyone travelling with kids (family-railcard.co.uk) and anyone aged 60 or over (senior-railcard.co.uk). To apply, go to: railcard.co.uk, choose your railcard and enter the code RBSCOT15 - before 30 November 2007.

Offer only available for Young Persons, Family and Senior Railcards until 30 November 2007. For Young Persons and Senior Railcards you will need a valid passport or UK driving licence to verify your age, and Young Persons will also need to upload a passport-style photo. Please make sure you read the terms and conditions before purchasing your Railcard. Full Railcard Ts&Cs available on each website.

Half-price travel on the Caledonian Sleeper to Scotland or London

Treat yourself to an autumn break and travel on the Caledonian Sleeper to Scotland or London for half-price. The Caledonian Sleeper operates overnight travel, six nights a week between London Euston and 40 Scottish stations, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William, in both directions. With our great offer, return travel to/from Glasgow or Edinburgh is £49.50, and Aberdeen or Inverness is £56. The price includes a berth in a twin-bedded cabin and morning snack. To book your trip, call First ScotRail Telesales on: 08457 55 00 33 and quote 'Bank Offer'.

Terms and Conditions:
1. The offer is subject to availability. Only valid on the Caledonian Sleeper.
2. Prices quoted are valid until 15th December. Prices after this date are subject to alteration.
3. You can purchase up to two half-price Caledonian Sleeper Apex single or return tickets in one transaction.
4. Valid for travel in twin-berth accommodation.
5. Tickets must be booked at least five days in advance of outward travel.
6. Travel available up to 15th December 2007 and between 7 January and 23 February 2008.
7. No changes to travel plans. Refund conditions apply. Enquire at time of booking.
8. First ScotRail reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.

dzug

purpleluvbug wrote: »

Does anyone have any ideas where i can get cheap train tickets to get me from milton keynes to glasgow? I have tried gner, or what ever it is... but can only get stupid times. Im on benefits and can't afford full price, but need to get up to see my family wiv new arrival, and 2 year old.. please help

The Virgin trains website and Milton Keynes station are your best bets. No point in using GNER on this journey. Singles start at £17.50 each way if you book sufficiently far in advance. A saver return is £88 - no need to book in advance, just some peak hour restrictions.

Or try National Express - takes about 7 hours but £32 return booked in advance