Off Topic Train tickets - careful with National Rail!

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dennisboothstash

dennisboothstash

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You probably know this already, but just thought I’d remind people that National Rail is great for a quick check on train options, but always best to check the individual providers and their ticket options.
Just booked trains to Edinburgh for the Fringe festival (so was expecting it to be pricey) with a 2 together rail card and got Brough to York on Northern’s anytime short return for 50% less then even their own separate tickets for the trains I want and got LNER from York to Edinburgh First Class for a fraction of what National Rail was quoting.

Altogether for 2 paid £220.
Pricey enough you may say but if I’d booked the same trains at the same time via National Rail it would have been the bargain price of £715 !!! :headbang: :emoticon-0173-middl
 
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dennisboothstash said:
You probably know this already, but just thought I’d remind people that National Rail is great for a quick check on train options, but always best to check the individual providers and their ticket options.
Just booked trains to Edinburgh for the Fringe festival (so was expecting it to be pricey) with a 2 together rail card and got Brough to York on Northern’s anytime short return for 50% less then even their own separate tickets for the trains I want and got LNER from York to Edinburgh First Class for a fraction of what National Rail was quoting.

Altogether for 2 paid £220.
Pricey enough you may say but if I’d booked the same trains at the same time via National Rail it would have been the bargain price of £715 !!! :headbang: :emoticon-0173-middl
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A rant but youre right
Even with the savings
Its a disgusting price
Only 200 odd miles

Uk trains are disgraceful

Youll have a great time though
 
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bradymk2 said:
A rant but youre right
Even with the savings
Its a disgusting price
Only 200 odd miles

Uk trains are disgraceful

Youll have a great time though
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To be fair I don't think the price I've paid is ridiculous, although that's probably just because I'm used to being ripped off!

I'll do my best to make sure I get some money back through the medium of the free booze LNER have on longer journeys <cheers>

Been before during Fringe and had a cracking time so I'm looking forward to it.
 
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dennisboothstash said:
To be fair I don't think the price I've paid is ridiculous, although that's probably just because I'm used to being ripped off!

I'll do my best to make sure I get some money back through the medium of the free booze LNEER have on longer journeys <cheers>

Been before during Fringe and had a cracking time so I'm looking forward to it.
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Have a gud 'un. :emoticon-0148-yes:<cheers>
 
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Anyone got one of those Senior Citizen passes for the rail tickets?
Is it worth getting?
 
It certainly is, if you travel often by train it saves you lots.Even if you only use it once it saves you what it cost you. For those who don’t qualify if you usually travel with the same A.N.Other then it’s worth investing in the 2 together railcard.
 
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dennisboothstash said:
You probably know this already, but just thought I’d remind people that National Rail is great for a quick check on train options, but always best to check the individual providers and their ticket options.
Just booked trains to Edinburgh for the Fringe festival (so was expecting it to be pricey) with a 2 together rail card and got Brough to York on Northern’s anytime short return for 50% less then even their own separate tickets for the trains I want and got LNER from York to Edinburgh First Class for a fraction of what National Rail was quoting.

Altogether for 2 paid £220.
Pricey enough you may say but if I’d booked the same trains at the same time via National Rail it would have been the bargain price of £715 !!! :headbang: :emoticon-0173-middl
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And that nicely demonstrates how absolutely ****ed up 'our' UK rail system is.
How about designing a national rail system that actually puts customers and simplicity first?. No? Stupid thinking.
 
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dennisboothstash said:
You probably know this already, but just thought I’d remind people that National Rail is great for a quick check on train options, but always best to check the individual providers and their ticket options.
Just booked trains to Edinburgh for the Fringe festival (so was expecting it to be pricey) with a 2 together rail card and got Brough to York on Northern’s anytime short return for 50% less then even their own separate tickets for the trains I want and got LNER from York to Edinburgh First Class for a fraction of what National Rail was quoting.

Altogether for 2 paid £220.
Pricey enough you may say but if I’d booked the same trains at the same time via National Rail it would have been the bargain price of £715 !!! :headbang: :emoticon-0173-middl
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I'm not sure if it still works, but when traveling north of the border I have booked the Scotch part of the journey through Scotrail, as they're subsidised and a lot cheaper, even though you're on the same train.
 
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Cityzen said:
Surely you have been old enough for one for years? You don’t have to be 75 to qualify.[/QUOTE
You're years and years older, and months away from 75, I'm well over a decade away. Speaking of discounts, my season pass is paid in full, when/if I reach 65 it'll be back to direct debit for a year. The club drops the price when you're 65 for direct debit payers two months after your 65th birthday, but don't apply the discount for cash up front payers, odd. :emoticon-0125-mmm:


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dennisboothstash said:
You probably know this already, but just thought I’d remind people that National Rail is great for a quick check on train options, but always best to check the individual providers and their ticket options.
Just booked trains to Edinburgh for the Fringe festival (so was expecting it to be pricey) with a 2 together rail card and got Brough to York on Northern’s anytime short return for 50% less then even their own separate tickets for the trains I want and got LNER from York to Edinburgh First Class for a fraction of what National Rail was quoting.

Altogether for 2 paid £220.
Pricey enough you may say but if I’d booked the same trains at the same time via National Rail it would have been the bargain price of £715 !!! :headbang: :emoticon-0173-middl
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If you use trainline don't they do all that finding the best option for you.
 
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