Any Virgin Train codes please ?

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Mr_BennMr_Benn Forumite
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We are travelling from Rugby to London the 29th May, using the first Virgin train out, and need an open return for the same day.
I am trying to find any way of reducing the £168 cost of 4 adult tickets. Typical, that our child has just turned 16 we so cant use the Family & Friends anymore.


I have tried Google but cant seem to get any codes or offers.


Really appreciate any help. Thank you.

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  • glider3560glider3560 Forumite
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    There aren't any discount codes for any train tickets.

    The options are: double up your Tesco Clubcard vouchers at Red Spotted Hanky (note £1 booking fee).

    Or, travel with London Midland. An off peak return is £28.00 per adult. They also offer GroupSave: one third off when 3 to 9 people travel together.
  • edited 1 May 2016 at 9:00AM
    martinbuckleymartinbuckley Forumite
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    edited 1 May 2016 at 9:00AM
    Mr_Benn wrote: »
    We are travelling from Rugby to London the 29th May, using the first Virgin train out, and need an open return for the same day.
    I am trying to find any way of reducing the £168 cost of 4 adult tickets. Typical, that our child has just turned 16 we so cant use the Family & Friends anymore.


    I have tried Google but cant seem to get any codes or offers.


    Really appreciate any help. Thank you.


    If you bought your F&F railcard before the child turned 16, you are allowed to use it with that child until it expires or the day before they turn 17, whichever is sooner.


    http://www.familyandfriends-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/are-you-eligible/


    Another option (if you can), is to travel from Kettering or Northampton, where there are earlier, cheaper services which include a 1 day travelcard.
  • pogofishpogofish Forumite
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    The Public Transport Forum might be a better place to ask - I know people do take trains for leisure purposes but it really falls outside of "Going Out"!

    Have you explored any split ticketing options? Again, that is well discussed/explained in a Sticky there. :)
  • Mr_BennMr_Benn Forumite
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    Ahhh - because I was so focused on my horrible Anxiety and worrying about travelling, I never got round quick enough to buying a ticket . Bangs head on table and cries...


    I have now reduced the cost by going for a specific train back, and using the Virgin Group booking. At least that gives us a the ability to reserve a specific table for the return journey.
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