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Martin_Brez

Why? The Dumbarton-Glasgow ticket is wholly within the area where fares are set by Strathclyde Passenger Transport and therefore at a much lower rate/mile than Scotrail standard prices. This should apply to any other journey within the SPT

In that case, could you split Glasgow to Edinburgh? Depending on route you travel, could you split your route from Glasgow to the last eastern station in the SPT area en route to Edinburgh? I know the fare between the two cities is not very much but is it possible for it to cost less?

Later this year, I'm walking the West Highland Way, I've seen tickets can cost as little as £12ish if booked in advance from Ft William to Glasgow. What is the best station in the SPT area where I could split the fare? Hence, Ft William to ... in SPT area? Then to Glasgow Central/Queen Street. I'm not familiar with the Glasgow area/SPT zones.

Thanks,

Brez

Jeff_Bridges_hair

The first station in the SPT area would be Dumbarton Central... but to be honest im not sure yoru going to get much fare variance.. But a few quid saved is a few quid saved.

Livingthedream

Martin_Brez wrote: »

I'm not familiar with the Glasgow area/SPT zones.

Thanks,

Brez

There you go the SPT network map.

Link

dzug1

Jeff_Bridges_hair wrote: »

The first station in the SPT area would be Dumbarton Central... but to be honest im not sure yoru going to get much fare variance.. But a few quid saved is a few quid saved.

There's actually no point - advance fares are not offered to Dumbarton from Fort William so you'd pay more to get there than you would to Glasgow - about £20 anytime single

Jeff_Bridges_hair

dzug1 wrote: »

There's actually no point - advance fares are not offered to Dumbarton from Fort William so you'd pay more to get there than you would to Glasgow - about £20 anytime single

Wasnt sure if there was. just answering the question of what is the first station in the SPT area.

Tis a lovely train journey that though.

eastybeasty

hi guys

not long moved to this area and im new to the forum. i was wondering if theres anything im missing about trying to get cheap tickets for the above route, even the singles seem pretty expensive if anyone can give me any pointers id be grateful

dzug1

eastybeasty wrote: »

hi guys

not long moved to this area and im new to the forum. i was wondering if theres anything im missing about trying to get cheap tickets for the above route, even the singles seem pretty expensive if anyone can give me any pointers id be grateful

£16 to £22 single doesn't sound too bad to me (random midweek date in March). Maybe booking further ahead is the answer?

It might be worth playing about with splitting at York and/or Newcastle though.

eastybeasty

thanks yeah ill have a look into the splitting. i used to travel from york to edinburgh and could get tickets without booking that far in advance, usually for about £25ish return.....that was a few years ago mind you...

edit: just had a look into the splitting, some times work out about £1odd nearer or cheaper than just buying the one single ticket....

bluebindy123

Hi can anyone recommend a split ticket cheaply from Seamer to manchester please. I am totally lost in all this, thanks in advance.

wealdroam

bluebindy123 wrote: »

Hi can anyone recommend a split ticket cheaply from Seamer to manchester please. I am totally lost in all this, thanks in advance.

When are you travelling? Dates and times.
Plenty of Advance Singles at £12 each way if you book far enough ahead.