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May
6
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If you’re flexible, TheTrainline has a nifty Cheap Fare Finder tool . Tell it where you want to go and a range of dates and it tells you the cheapest day and time. Yet while it’s great for info, you can book more cheaply by going direct to the train company (read find cheap fares and book for less).
Currently it covers the 100 most popular routes, yet even if only part of your journey’s covered, you may …
May
6
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If you’re a regular traveller, then it’s often possible to seriously cut your costs by getting a railcard or season ticket. Which one works for you depends on how often you travel.
Spend over £72/year? Get a 16-25, Family & Friends or Senior Railcard.
Railcards which can be bought from the Railcard website typically cost £24 per year, or £65 for three years, and cut a third off the bill. Therefore spend over £72 a year (even in just one trip) and …
Apr
29
Posted by gorillasaver.
Train peak times are usually before 10am and between 5pm and 7pm. Therefore if you’re getting on a long-ish train journey during peak time, and some portion of the journey is outside peak time; if you’re buying a return ticket you’re still paying a peak ticket price.
The simple solution
By following Trick Two above and split ticketing based on time as well as distance, you can ensure you’re only paying peak prices for the portion of the journey that is …
Apr
28
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This is the big trick everyone should know. Instead of buying tickets for the whole journey, buying tickets for its constituent parts separately can bizarrely slash the price – even though you’re travelling on exactly the same train.
It’s perfectly allowed within the National Rail Conditions of Carriage, and has been confirmed by the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC). The only rule is that the train must call at the stations you’ve bought tickets for.
How much can you save… …
Apr
27
Posted by gorillasaver.
Buying a return ticket should be cheaper than two singles. Yet logic and train fares go together like a kettle and a rabbit. Lots of top deals are only available on one-way fares. It’s very common that cheaper fares are available for two single tickets but not the return, thus always check.
And just to make it more confusing, occasionally if you’re only doing a one way trip, buying a return can be cheaper.
How much can you …
Apr
6
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There are more promotional train fares available than people realise; yet for the ultra cheap deals you have to know where to look and be flexible.
Check for hidden promotional specials
The National Rail website has a special promotions index page listing all special offers. Also do note that on certain East Midlands and South West Trains routes, including Sheffield to Derby and London to Exeter, it’s possible to get Megatrain fares for £1 if you book early enough.
Plus if you’re travelling …
Apr
6
Posted by gorillasaver.
Even before the hardcore system-playing tips, it’s important to look at how and when you book, to see what savings can be made…
Time your booking for maximum gain
As a general rule the earlier you book the cheaper the ticket. Yet timing the purchase accurately can make a real difference.
Buy early, specifically 12 weeks early
Everyone knows book early and you can get cheaper fares, yet often these disappear quicker than empty seats on a commuter trip. Therefore to ensure a …
