ADVANCE TICKETS
What are they?
Advance tickets are single (one-way) tickets offering big
discounts on many longer distance journeys. As the name suggests,
these tickets must be booked in advance of your journey and are
subject to availability.
Is it for me?
If you are able to plan ahead, Advance tickets can offer
fantastic value for money. There are limited numbers of Advance
tickets, so generally speaking, the earlier you book, the cheaper
the ticket - with many tickets going on sale around 12 weeks in
advance. Advance fares are usually for longer distance journeys and
are sold as single fares, but can be mixed and matched with other
Advance, Off-Peak or Anytime Single fares to get the best
value tickets for your journey.
What about restrictions?
You must travel on the specific train you have booked and there
are no refunds on Advance tickets. However if you have to change
the time or date of your journey, you can do this before the
departure of the first reserved train printed on your ticket. The
difference between the price paid and the cost of the next suitable
fare for your journey is payable, plus a £10 administration fee per
person per single ticket for each change to the journey.
When can I buy?
Advance tickets must be purchased in advance up to the day
before travel and are sold on a first come, first served basis.
What discounts can I get?
If you have a 16-25, Disabled Persons, HM Forces, Family &
Friends or Senior Railcard you could get up to 1/3 off your
Advance ticket, subject to the restrictions of the Railcard.