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The National Rail offers a variety of ticket types. To help you make an informed decision, we have listed the eight main types below:
Allows travel during off-peak hours on specified routes.
Includes both outward and return journeys between two destinations.
Discounted tickets available when booking 12 weeks in advance.
Access to higher service levels.
Fully flexible tickets for purchase and travel at any time.
1/3 discount on Off-Peak tickets for groups of three to nine passengers.
Unlimited travel between two stations within a specified period.
Up to eight days of travel within a 28-day period.
The table below provides a concise overview of the usage regulations for each ticket type.
Train Ticket Types | Railcard Discount | Changes | Refunds | Seat Reservation |
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Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak | | | | Available on some routes |
Advance Tickets | | | | Available on some routes |
Anytime Tickets | | | | Available on some routes |
Season Tickets | 16-17 Saver | Route or class can be changed | | Available on some routes |
Flexi Season Tickets | 16-17 Saver | | | Available on some routes |
The table below compares Season Tickets and Flexi Season Tickets, showing the various validity periods for Season Tickets and the flexibility of Flexi Season Tickets.
Feature | Season Tickets | Flexi Season Tickets |
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Validity | Weekly Monthly Annual | Any 8 days within a 28-day period |
Ideal for | Frequent train travelers, like commuters | Irregular train travelers, like hybrid workers |
How to use | Show to the train conductor | Activate Show to the train conductor |
Benefits | Significant savings compared to daily tickets Unlimited travel and no daily purchase | Cost savings with flexible travel days Easy access on your mobile phone |
Season Tickets | Anytime Day Returns |
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Weekly Season ticket£101.30 | £158.20(£22.60 * 7 days) |
Monthly Season ticket£389.00 | £678.00(£22.60 * 30 days) |
Flexi Season ticket£171.40 | £180.80(£22.60 * 8 days) |
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