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Mar 27th, 2013, 10:16 PM
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It's exactly as Seat61 says:
<i>What I'm 90% certain is happening here, you looked up train fares further ahead than the 12 week booking horizon, so only say the flexible fares not tied to a reservation.</I>
Wait until they actually release those dates and you can get the lower, advanced fares.
As others have mentioned, start with www.nationalrail.co.uk
If you pull it back a week you'll see the prices drastically reduced which means they haven't released the cheap tickets yet.
<i>What I'm 90% certain is happening here, you looked up train fares further ahead than the 12 week booking horizon, so only say the flexible fares not tied to a reservation.</I>
Wait until they actually release those dates and you can get the lower, advanced fares.
As others have mentioned, start with www.nationalrail.co.uk
If you pull it back a week you'll see the prices drastically reduced which means they haven't released the cheap tickets yet.
Mar 27th, 2013, 10:59 PM
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<i>I clicked on your link for June 13th, then plugged in the actual date we need (June 19th) and its an extra 222 pounds!!!
Unless I'm doing something wrong</i>
Yes, you haven't bothered reading what people have already told you.
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<i>In the UK cheap inflexible train fares become available a maximum of 12 weeks before date of travel so if your travel date is after that the only tickets available will be the full price totally flexible, totally changeable, totally refundable ones.</i>
According to the Eastcoast website the latest date for cheap tickets is 14th June - the 19th June is after that date.
Unless I'm doing something wrong</i>
Yes, you haven't bothered reading what people have already told you.
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<i>In the UK cheap inflexible train fares become available a maximum of 12 weeks before date of travel so if your travel date is after that the only tickets available will be the full price totally flexible, totally changeable, totally refundable ones.</i>
According to the Eastcoast website the latest date for cheap tickets is 14th June - the 19th June is after that date.
Mar 28th, 2013, 05:41 AM
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June 19th IS 12 weeks away.
I will wait another week to buy them.
Perhaps Ill just check every single day until I see a price such as what I am seeing now for the 13th.
I appreciate all your help!!! Sometimes posting on this site can be harsh with the responses, but the point of the forums is to seek the advice and help of others who are experienced, right?
I will wait another week to buy them.
Perhaps Ill just check every single day until I see a price such as what I am seeing now for the 13th.
I appreciate all your help!!! Sometimes posting on this site can be harsh with the responses, but the point of the forums is to seek the advice and help of others who are experienced, right?
Mar 28th, 2013, 06:08 AM
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Mar 28th, 2013, 06:40 AM
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sofarsogood! You are a lifesaver!!!
Just purchased a one way ticket for two departing Leuchars at 6:17 am and arriving in London Kings Crossing for 1245 pm for 36 pounds.
Thank you Fodor friends!!
Just purchased a one way ticket for two departing Leuchars at 6:17 am and arriving in London Kings Crossing for 1245 pm for 36 pounds.
Thank you Fodor friends!!
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