Colwyn Bay to Lichfield - cheap train deal?

Ruthie5

Hi, I need to make this trip on a regular basis at the moment, but I never seem to get any deals on it. When I book on the train line (off peak return) I can only get it for £40. However, I also often travel to London and seem to get some great deals on that journey, even if I just book the night before?

I'm sure there are some rail experts on the forum, and would really appreciate some advice. Are there some routes for which advance deals just aren't available? Is there any way of me doing this journey more cheaply?

Many thanks! Ruth

Livingthedream

Try this from the East Coast website;

Colwyn Bay to Birmingham New St avoid Crewe** Advance singles from £11 each way
Birmingham New St to Lichfield Trent Valley Off Peak day Return £5.10 (2x£3.10 singles if staying longer than a day)

Total return £27.10 cheaper but takes a bit longer 1 hour ish.

** click 'more options' then 'avoid'

And if possible don't buy from the trainline.con as they charge all sorts of fees.

wealdroam

Ruthie5 wrote: »

Hi, I need to make this trip on a regular basis at the moment, but I never seem to get any deals on it. When I book on the train line (off peak return) I can only get it for £40. However, I also often travel to London and seem to get some great deals on that journey, even if I just book the night before?

I'm sure there are some rail experts on the forum, and would really appreciate some advice. Are there some routes for which advance deals just aren't available? Is there any way of me doing this journey more cheaply?

Many thanks! Ruth

Are you returning the same day?
If so, an Off Peak Day Return from colwyn Bay to Chester is £14.90.
Couple that with an Off Peak Day return from Chester to Lichfield TV at £16.50, to give a return trip for £31.40.

If you are not returning the same day, that split using flexible off peak return tickets is not cheaper.

If you can plan ahead, you might be able to combine an Off Peak Return Colwyn Bay to Chester at £16.20 with Advance Simgles from Chester to Lichfield TV from £4.00 each way depending on date and time.