First Capital Connect Free Tickets Discussion Area

ctdctd

Got mine, that's five trips to London sorted which is handy as I go once a week.
:beer:

lynzpower

Mine came today as well :j joy this is brilliant, think we are going to use them for a couple of days out

michaels

They say FCC routes only but Thameslink of course doesn't link at the weekends - do you think they cover the underground alternative at the weekend?

Stompa

michaels wrote: »

They say FCC routes only but Thameslink of course doesn't link at the weekends - do you think they cover the underground alternative at the weekend?

I'd been wondering that. It explicitly states on the back of the ticket 'Not valid on London Underground or DLR services'. But then again:

http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/plan-your-journey/planned-timetables-changes/details/TL2011-11-05/

says:


Crossing and travelling to/from central London (First Capital Connect tickets can be used for travel on these routes): Please use the following routes:

• Northern line between Kentish Town, King's Cross St Pancras, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle
• Jubilee line between West Hampstead and London Bridge

so it's anyone's guess!

rodman

I received mine today as well. I ordered it to go from London to Brighton but tickets doesnt say that, actually I have to put Origin: and Destination: every time I travel. Does it mean I can go to any city within of course First capital connect map? Like i wanna go London - Cambridge, London - Luton and I have to return same day? Sounds good to me.

ncp1951

Stompa wrote: »

I'd been wondering that. It explicitly states on the back of the ticket 'Not valid on London Underground or DLR services'. But then again: (Link to FCC Website) says:


Crossing and travelling to/from central London (First Capital Connect tickets can be used for travel on these routes): Please use the following routes:

• Northern line between Kentish Town, King's Cross St Pancras, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle
• Jubilee line between West Hampstead and London Bridge

so it's anyone's guess!

FCC are CORRECT in what they say, so no guessing required.

It is normal practice in London (All Zones) that where, say a train ticket, cannot be used due to service failure or engineering works then the ticket is valid on alternate methods of transport, eg tube or bus. The only problem occurs is when London Transport don't tell their staff that the tickets are valid and 'discussions' with staff then become neccessary. This only normally happens when there is a sudden loss of service and staff don't know about it.

However as these engineering works have been going on for a considerable time, and will continue to do so, the staff should be knowledgable about it. When I use the tickets I'll print the appropriate page from the FCC website and take it with me; just in case.

Stompa

ncp1951 wrote: »

The only problem occurs is when London Transport don't tell their staff that the tickets are valid and 'discussions' with staff then become neccessary.

Yes, it was that aspect that concerns me, particularly as these tickets don't look like 'standard' ones. Either way I'll find out the answer later today!

Fenris

Someone on a local selling group has just put three of their five tickets up for sale for £50! Seller even said they were complimentary!

Why can't people just enjoy the gift and use it? I plan on using all five of my tickets, there's so much to do in London!

kimmylee

Anyone used their complimentary tickets yet? Any challenges? I was thinking of doing a journey originating from New Southgate - Brighton but I am not sure if this is valid, since it would involve getting off at London Kings Cross, then going from St Pancras Intl to connect with trains to Brighton. Please let me know what you think

Stompa

kimmylee wrote: »

Anyone used their complimentary tickets yet? Any challenges? I was thinking of doing a journey originating from New Southgate - Brighton but I am not sure if this is valid, since it would involve getting off at London Kings Cross, then going from St Pancras Intl to connect with trains to Brighton. Please let me know what you think

I used one yesterday to go from Cambridge to Brighton, so:

Cambridge to Kings Cross
Kings Cross to London Bridge (Northern Line, as Thameslink closed)
London Bridge to Brighton

I passed through 12 barriers and was waved through each time, no problems at all. The only thing I'd suggest is to allow yourself a few more minutes, as the manned gates tend to be a little slower than the automatic barriers.

So your intended journey should be fine.