Anytime tickets are available on all of our local train services. Depending upon the route you are travelling on Anytime Day, Off-Peak or Off-Peak Day tickets may also be available. | | Anytime | Anytime Day | Off-peak | Off-Peak Day | Advance |
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| Standard Class | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| First Class | No | No | No | No | No | |
| Single | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Return | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Which trains can I travel on | Any train | Any train | Monday to Friday: most services after 0930.
Saturday and Sunday any train | Monday to Friday: most services after 0930.
Saturday and Sunday any train | Valid only on the specific train on which you reserve your seat | |
| What days can I travel on | Outward travel must be made within 5 days of the date shown on the ticket
Return travel must be made within one month. | Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
Return journey must be made on the same day as outward journey | Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
Return travel must be made within one month. | Outward travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
Return journey must be made on the same day as outward journey | Valid only on the specific train on which you reserve your seat | |
| When can I buy? | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | Anytime | Up to 1800 the day before travel | |
| Flexibility - can I change my choice of train on the day of travel? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Refundable? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Can I get a discount with my Railcard? - Standard Class travel | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Can I get a discount with my Railcard? - First Class travel | Yes, excluding Young Persons Railcard and Family and Friends Railcard | Yes, excluding Young Persons Railcard and Family and Friends Railcard | Yes, excluding Young Persons Railcard and Family and Friends Railcard | Yes, excluding Young Persons Railcard and Family and Friends Railcard | Yes | |
| Full terms & conditions | Click here for full details | Click here for full details | Click here for full details | Click here for full details | Click here for full details |
| Name | Anytime Single |
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| Description | Anytime fares are fully flexible walk-up tickets with no restrictions on when you can travel. |
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| Availablity | |
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| Booking deadlines | Tickets can be bought in advance or immediately before travel.
You can reserve a seat on many longer distance services. Reservations are recommended on busy services.
There are no restrictions on when you can travel, however if you wish to change your date of travel or the origin and/or destination of your ticket, you will need to buy a new ticket and apply for a refund on your existing ticket (see below).
View details about upgrading to First Class. |
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| Breaks in journey | You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel on Off-Peak tickets unless the ticket restriction for the journey you are making does not allow it. If you intend to start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station, please call 08457 48 49 50 to check if it is available on your specific journey.
Where Break of Journey is available on your specific journey, if you wish to stop overnight or it is not possible to complete the journey by 0230 on the day following the last day of validity, you may continue your journey the following morning. Travel must resume before 1200, where the time restrictions that apply to the ticket should be observed and no further break of journey is allowed except to change trains.
NOTE: Cross London transfers will not be accepted by London Underground during this extension period. |
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| Validity | Conditions of Use
- You must travel in the class of accommodation shown on your ticket. Where accomodation is provided, you may upgrade to First Class. More information about upgrading to First Class. First Class Anytime tickets provide access to First Class Lounges at stations. Please check the First Class on National Rail page for more information.
- Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce their valid Railcard with their ticket,
they will be required to pay a full priced ticket for their journey as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held.
- The outward part of the ticket is only valid for travel when accompanied by the unused return part of the same ticket.
When and where the ticket can be used
Anytime Single tickets are valid for travel on any train on the date shown on your ticket. Break of journey for an overnight stay is allowed. Where a journey continues into the next day, travel must resume before 1200 and no further break of journey is allowed except to change trains.
Travelling via London
If the route shown on the ticket has a †, the ticket includes the cost of travelling between certain London Stations (e.g. between Liverpool St and Paddington)
by either London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or First Capital Connect (Thameslink Route) services appropriate to the route of the journey being made.
More information about Travelling across London to connect with another National Rail service.
Notes:
- Tickets will only be accepted by London Underground and DLR on the date shown on the ticket and until 0429 the following day.
- Other than to change trains, a break of journey at intermediate London Underground or DLR stations is NOT permitted.
- Travel restrictions do not apply on public holidays.
All tickets and travel are subject to National Rail Conditions of Carriage. |
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| Refunds | Your ticket is refundable.
If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your intended journey then you can get a refund by returning your unused ticket to the ticket office or place of purchase (for tickets bought via websites, telesales or travel agents) within 28 days of the ticket expiry date. You may be required to pay an administration fee.
The refund amount will normally take into account any use you have made of the ticket and in some circumstances no refund will be paid. |
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| Fare Category | open |
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| Can I get a group save ticket? | No |
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Close| Name | Anytime Day Single |
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| Description | Anytime fares are fully flexible walk-up tickets with no restrictions on when you can travel. |
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| Availablity | |
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| Booking deadlines | Tickets can be bought in advance or immediately before travel.
You can reserve a seat on many longer distance services. Reservations are recommended on busy services.
There are no restrictions on when you can travel, however if you wish to change your date of travel or the origin and/or destination of your ticket, you will need to buy a new ticket and apply for a refund on your existing ticket (see below).
View details about upgrading to First Class. |
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| Breaks in journey | You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel. |
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| Validity | Conditions of Use
- You must travel in the class of accommodation shown on your ticket. Where accomodation is provided, you may upgrade to First Class. More information about upgrading to First Class. First Class Anytime tickets provide access to First Class Lounges at stations. Please check the First Class on National Rail page for more information.
- Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce their valid Railcard with their ticket,
they will be required to pay a full priced ticket for their journey as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held.
- The outward part of the ticket is only valid for travel when accompanied by the unused return part of the same ticket.
When and where the ticket can be used
Anytime Day Singles are valid for travel on any train on the date shown on your ticket and until 0230 on the following day.
If you are still travelling at 0230 then you may stay on the train to complete that part of the journey, but no further break of journey is allowed and all travel must be completed by 1200.
Travelling via London
If the route shown on the ticket has a †, the ticket includes the cost of travelling between certain London Stations (e.g. between Liverpool St and Paddington)
by either London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or First Capital Connect (Thameslink Route) services appropriate to the route of the journey being made.
More information about Travelling across London to connect with another National Rail service.
Notes:
- Tickets will only be accepted by London Underground and DLR on the date shown on the ticket and until 0429 the following day.
- Other than to change trains, a break of journey at intermediate London Underground or DLR stations is NOT permitted.
- Travel restrictions do not apply on public holidays.
All tickets and travel are subject to National Rail Conditions of Carriage. |
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| Refunds | Your ticket is refundable.
If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your intended journey then you can get a refund by returning your unused ticket to the ticket office or place of purchase (for tickets bought via websites, telesales or travel agents) within 28 days of the ticket expiry date. You may be required to pay an administration fee.
The refund amount will normally take into account any use you have made of the ticket and in some circumstances no refund will be paid. |
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| Fare Category | open |
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| Can I get a group save ticket? | No |
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Close| Name | Off-Peak Single |
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| Description | Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy. You may be required to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route. |
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| Availablity | |
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| Booking deadlines | Tickets can be bought in advance or immediately before travel.
You can reserve a seat on many longer distance services. Reservations are recommended on busy services.
If you wish to change your time of travel you can pay the difference between the cost of the ticket held and the cost of the ticket that is most appropriate for the journey you need to make.
In many cases, if you are still travelling at a time when your ticket is not restricted, no additional fare is payable.
If you wish to change the date of travel, or the origin or destination of your ticket, it may be necessary to buy a new ticket and apply for a refund on your existing ticket (see below).
View details about upgrading to First Class. |
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| Breaks in journey | You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel on Off-Peak tickets unless the ticket restriction for the journey you are making does not allow it. If you intend to start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station, please call 08457 48 49 50 to check if it is available on your specific journey.
Where Break of Journey is available on your specific journey, if you wish to stop overnight or it is not possible to complete the journey by 0230 on the day following the last day of validity, you may continue your journey the following morning. Travel must resume before 1200, where the time restrictions that apply to the ticket should be observed and no further break of journey is allowed except to change trains.
NOTE: Cross London transfers will not be accepted by London Underground during this extension period. |
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| Validity | Conditions of Use
- You must travel in the class of accommodation shown on your ticket. Where accomodation is provided, you may upgrade to First Class. More information about upgrading to First Class. Please check the First Class on National Rail page for more information.
- Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce their valid Railcard with their ticket,
they will be required to pay a full priced ticket for their journey as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held.
- The outward part of the ticket is only valid for travel when accompanied by the unused return part of the same ticket.
When and where the ticket can be used
Off-Peak tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route.
Website journey planners can tell you when your ticket can be used - simply enter your journey times to see the trains you can travel on.
Off-Peak Single tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on your ticket.
Break of journey for an overnight stay is allowed. Where a journey continues into the next day, travel must resume before 1200 and no further break of journey is allowed
except to change trains.
Travelling via London
If the route shown on the ticket has a †, the ticket includes the cost of travelling between certain London Stations (e.g. between Liverpool St and Paddington)
by either London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or First Capital Connect (Thameslink Route) services appropriate to the route of the journey being made.
More information about Travelling across London to connect with another National Rail service.
Notes:
- Tickets will only be accepted by London Underground and DLR on the date shown on the ticket and until 0429 the following day.
- Other than to change trains, a break of journey at intermediate London Underground or DLR stations is NOT permitted.
- Travel restrictions do not apply on public holidays.
All tickets and travel are subject to National Rail Conditions of Carriage. |
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| Refunds | Your ticket is refundable.
If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your intended journey then you can get a refund by returning your unused ticket to the ticket office or place of purchase (for tickets bought via websites, telesales or travel agents) within 28 days of the ticket expiry date. You may be required to pay an administration fee.
The refund amount will normally take into account any use you have made of the ticket and in some circumstances no refund will be paid. |
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| Fare Category | flexible |
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| Can I get a group save ticket? | No |
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Close| Name | Off-Peak Day Single |
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| Description | Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy. You may be required to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route. |
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| Availablity | |
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| Booking deadlines | Tickets can be bought in advance or immediately before travel.
You can reserve a seat on many longer distance services. Reservations are recommended on busy services.
If you wish to change your time of travel you can pay the difference between the cost of the ticket held and the cost of the ticket that is most appropriate for the journey you need to make.
In many cases, if you are still travelling at a time when your ticket is not restricted, no additional fare is payable.
If you wish to change the date of travel, or the origin or destination of your ticket, it may be necessary to buy a new ticket and apply for a refund on your existing ticket (see below).
View details about upgrading to First Class. |
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| Breaks in journey | You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel on Off-Peak tickets
unless the ticket restriction for the journey you are making does not allow it. If you intend to start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station, please call 08457 48 49 50 to check if it is available on your specific journey |
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| Validity | Conditions of Use
- You must travel in the class of accommodation shown on your ticket. Where accomodation is provided, you may upgrade to First Class. More information about upgrading to First Class. Please check the First Class on National Rail page for more information.
- Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce their valid Railcard with their ticket,
they will be required to pay a full priced ticket for their journey as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held.
- The outward part of the ticket is only valid for travel when accompanied by the unused return part of the same ticket.
When and where the ticket can be used
Off-Peak tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route.
Website journey planners can tell you when your ticket can be used - simply enter your journey times to see the trains you can travel on.
Off-Peak Day Single tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on your ticket.
Break of journey for an overnight stay is allowed. Where a journey continues into the next day, travel must resume before 1200 and no further break of journey is allowed
except to change trains.
Travelling via London
If the route shown on the ticket has a †, the ticket includes the cost of travelling between certain London Stations (e.g. between Liverpool St and Paddington)
by either London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) or First Capital Connect (Thameslink Route) services appropriate to the route of the journey being made.
More information about Travelling across London to connect with another National Rail service.
Notes:
- Tickets will only be accepted by London Underground and DLR on the date shown on the ticket and until 0429 the following day.
- Other than to change trains, a break of journey at intermediate London Underground or DLR stations is NOT permitted.
- Travel restrictions do not apply on public holidays.
All tickets and travel are subject to National Rail Conditions of Carriage. |
|---|
| Refunds | Your ticket is refundable.
If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your intended journey then you can get a refund by returning your unused ticket to the ticket office or place of purchase (for tickets bought via websites, telesales or travel agents) within 28 days of the ticket expiry date. You may be required to pay an administration fee.
The refund amount will normally take into account any use you have made of the ticket and in some circumstances no refund will be paid. |
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| Fare Category | flexible |
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| Can I get a group save ticket? | No |
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Close| Name | Advance |
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| Description | Advance tickets are single (one-way) tickets for selected journeys available in First Class and Standard Class, offering the best available price for each journey. |
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| Availablity | Tickets are valid ONLY on the date and train service(s) shown on the ticket(s). Where applicable, you must travel in the class and reserved seat(s) shown on the ticket(s). |
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| Booking deadlines | Tickets must be purchased in advance of travel, subject to availability. Book as far in advance as possible to get the cheapest fares |
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| Breaks in journey | You may not start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station except to change to/from connecting trains as shown on the ticket(s) or other valid travel itinerary |
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| Validity | You must be at the departure station shown on the ticket in good time to catch the train.
If you miss the first train on which you are booked for any reason, a new ticket must be purchased. If delays occur while travelling, you will be allowed to take the next available train(s) to complete your journey.
Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce a valid Railcard with their ticket, a new ticket must be purchased as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held. |
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| Refunds | Refunds
Your ticket is non-refundable.
If the train you purchased a ticket for is cancelled or delayed by more than 60 minutes, special arrangements will be made to accommodate you on another train (although a seat cannot be guaranteed). If, as a result, you decide not to travel, a refund will be offered on completely unused tickets and you will not be charged an administration fee
Changing the time or date of travel
Changes to time or date of travel must be arranged before departure of the first reserved train printed on the ticket, after which the ticket has no value and a new one must be purchased.
You will need to present the ticket(s) and reservation(s) when you request a change.
Changes to tickets cannot be made on-board the train. If you board a train without a ticket and reservation for that service, a new ticket must be purchased.
The origin, destination and Train Company or route shown on the ticket(s) must remain the same. The difference between the price paid and cost of the next suitable fare for your journey is payable, plus a ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂã10 administration fee per person, per single ticket for each change to a journey. If you change to a train on which a cheaper fare is available, the difference will not be refunded. |
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| Fare Category | restricted |
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| Can I get a group save ticket? | No |
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