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Family trip to London on train

I have read the cheap train guide, but still unsure.

3 adults (two of which are over 60) and a 4 year old all going to London together for the day. What would be the cheapest way of getting a ticket? Do they still do cheap tickets where you all travel together?

This would be from Ipswich area.

Thanks!
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  • yorkie2
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    Do you hold any Railcards?

    Would it be useful to hold a Railcard (ie, will any of the passengers be making more journeys by rail over the next year)?

    If any of the adults are happy to have the 4-year-old on their lap, only the adults would require a ticket. 3 x Adult GroupSave tickets are £26.25 each http://www.brfares.com/#faredetail?orig=IPS&dest=1072&rlc=GS3&tkt=SVR

    An alternative would be to purchase a Family Railcard, which would allow all 3 adults to get 1/3 off fares, including Advance fares, and the child would require a ticket, but a heavily discounted one, and you'd be able to get a seat each. Some trains on this route offer reservations and you could book a table.

    Do you have an idea of when you're travelling?
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