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Which Uk websites should I use to book discount single journey train tickets?

Which Uk websites should I use to book discount single journey train tickets?

Old Feb 14th, 2006, 02:40 PM
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Which Uk websites should I use to book discount single journey train tickets?

And, how can I get these tickets, are there etickets or do I have to pick them up from the train station? I live in the US. Thnaks.
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Old Feb 14th, 2006, 02:52 PM
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Train routes in the UK are run by different operators. Types of ticket vary between operators, so you need to tell us which journeys you're planning.
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Old Feb 14th, 2006, 02:55 PM
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Check the train(s) you want to take. A rail-service/website will be given. You can pay with a credit card and have the e-ticket(s) delivered to a UK address - your hotel, for example. If tickets need to be sent overseas, they seem to cost a lot more. Booking ahead is cheaper than buying at the station. When you book ahead, you have to specify which train departure you want.
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Old Feb 14th, 2006, 03:12 PM
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I am looking for a ticket from London to York, and London to Oxford, and London to Windsor.
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Try www.thetrainline.com and have your tickets delivered to your first hotel. I've only used them once for journeys similar to yours but had just the results I wanted.

London to Windsor can be easily purchased at Waterloo station before your trip. This is a commuter type ride.
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Saving this thread--thanks!
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Old Feb 15th, 2006, 01:15 AM
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For Windsor and Oxford, there is no advantage to buying in advance: just buy a ticket at the station and get on the next train.
Trains to York are run by GNER (www.gner.co.uk) who have various cheap fares if you commit yourself to a specific train. A ticket which allows you to turn up at the station and hop on the next train will cost more.
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Go to the www.nationalrail.co.uk website. It can tell you who runs where & gives links to the various rail companies where - possibly - it might be cheaper to book tickets than through www.thetrainline.com

Note that thetrainline will charge a £1.50 booking fee and will try to slip an insurance charge into the total cost.

You should BTW be able to book tickets via www.nationalrail.co.uk & www.virgintrains.com for anywhere in the UK
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Qjump are a great company and easy sight to navigate around
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"Qjump are a great company and easy sight to navigate around"

Except that Qjump was bought by thetrainline several years ago & it now uses thetrainline website



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