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Buying Train Tickets Online

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  • teamcullen
    teamcullen Posts: 202 Forumite
    I'm 26, so the 16-25 railcard I had I can't have anymore!

    But if there was another one I could get, I'd be more than happy to hear about it. I'm travelling by train every week nearly!
  • dzug1
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    McKneff wrote: »
    If youre travelling from Durham, why dont you pick them up from the station at Durham.?

    OP says: as by the time I get to Durham on the day of travel I'll already be rushing for the train
  • Amba_Gambla
    Amba_Gambla Posts: 12,107
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    Whatever you decide, don't buy from the Trainline.
    Last time I checked, they charged a card fee AND a fee to pick your tickets up from FastTicket.
    Use https://www.tpexpress.co.uk or https://www.eastcoast.co.uk, who offer the same tickets, same prices without the added fees.
  • ManAtHome
    ManAtHome Posts: 8,512
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    Don't TransPennine allow you to print off at home? (I use them to Manchester Airport and normally print them rather than collect or post).
  • teamcullen
    teamcullen Posts: 202 Forumite
    I just selected the option to collect at the station, and I have a free half an hour waiting on a bus in the morning. So a Burger King and collecting the tickets at the station will do for me!
    It's super though, before tonight I didn't even realise I could save money buying the tickets a few days before travel. So I'm happy enough. And I did book using Transpennine's website so I saved on any booking fees too.
  • opinions4u
    opinions4u Posts: 19,411 Forumite
    edited 8 January 2011 at 10:42PM
    teamcullen wrote: »
    I just selected the option to collect at the station, and I have a free half an hour waiting on a bus in the morning. So a Burger King and collecting the tickets at the station will do for me!
    Want to save a bit on the in-station Burger King?

    Register for a Bite Card.

    20% off food and drink at most main stations (including Newcastle and Leeds) - includes Burger King, Upper Crust, Costa, Real Pubs, Millies Cookies and more!
  • teamcullen
    teamcullen Posts: 202 Forumite
    opinions4u wrote: »
    Want to save a bit on the in-station Burger King?

    Register for a Bite Card.

    20% off food and drink at most main stations (including Newcastle and Leeds) - includes Burger King, Upper Crust, Costa, Real Pubs, Millies Cookies and more!

    Super thank you! I'll register for that now
  • Sooler
    Sooler Posts: 3,116
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    as advised never buy from thetrainline ... they charge fees which some other sellers don't.
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