What are split tickets in TrainPal?
When travelling from Station A to Station C, you would typically expect to buy a direct ticket. However, it may be significantly cheaper to purchase a ticket from A to B and then another ticket from B to C. This allows you to buy two separate tickets for the same journey and save money.
The same principle applies when buying tickets for more than two stations. Additionally, accepting flexible journeys can be even more cost-effective. For example, you can buy two tickets from A to B and from B to C, with a 10-minute wait at Station B.
These concepts are known as split tickets and can help passengers save a significant amount of money.
How do you use split tickets with TrainPal?
When purchasing split tickets for the same journey, your travel experience will be the same as if you had bought a regular, "straight-through" train ticket. The only difference is that by splitting the tickets, you may have paid a significantly lower fare for the same journey. You will still travel at the same scheduled times.
If you buy flexible journey split tickets, you may need to check and follow the stops indicated on the tickets, if necessary.
Split tickets cover the entire journey instead of a single, more expensive ticket. The only condition when using split tickets is that the train you board must make stops at all the places for which you have purchased tickets, rather than just passing through them.
Is split ticketing legal?
Yes, split ticketing is perfectly legal and is permitted by the National Conditions of Carriage. All train operating companies on the national rail network follow this rule.
Will split ticketing work on any journey?
To get the listed price for your route, the tickets you purchase (and the journey you undertake) must match the tickets displayed. This includes the ticket type (e.g. Peak or Off-peak), destination, and journey time. Otherwise, it may result in a higher cost.
Does split ticketing work with Railcards?
Yes, as long as you purchase standard tickets and your Railcard is valid, there is no issue. Occasionally, splitting tickets without using a Railcard can result in an even lower cost.
Can I split advance tickets?
Yes, the savings can be significant. We provide split tickets for all types of tickets, including Advance, Off-peak, Anytime, and other available options. You may find that advance split tickets offer a much lower cost.
Is it cheaper to buy split train tickets?
Yes, the ultimate aim of buying split tickets is to save money.
