If I buy a 3 day travelcard can I get 2 for 1 coupons?
May 2nd, 2012, 07:51 AM
#41
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 17,268
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
"Will that train travel qualify them for the 2x1 vouchers?"
No. But what's the point of worrying?
You can't exist in London without some kind of Tube/bus pass (hell: I can't live without my Oyster and I don't even live there), and the 1 or 7 day Travelcard is just as good value as the straightforward PAYG Oyster everyone within 100 miles of the place regards as an essential tool for everyday living.
No. But what's the point of worrying?
You can't exist in London without some kind of Tube/bus pass (hell: I can't live without my Oyster and I don't even live there), and the 1 or 7 day Travelcard is just as good value as the straightforward PAYG Oyster everyone within 100 miles of the place regards as an essential tool for everyday living.
May 2nd, 2012, 08:06 AM
#42
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Flanneruk: Confused by your reply. From the DayOut web site:
<b>What kinds of train tickets are valid for this promotion?</b>
2FOR1 and special offers/admission vouchers are available with almost ANY type of train tickets issued to London (or to the Attraction Destination) on normal 'paper' ticket stock (i.e. not electronic or 'smartcard' but for exceptions see below) and valid on the day you wish to the visit the attraction, theatre, or restaurant, e.g. National Rail issued tickets includeOff-Peak, Super Off-Peak, Travelcard, Advance, Anytime, Season Tickets and various promotional travel tickets that may be issued from time to time, etc...
By way of recognition most 'paper' rail travel tickets show the Double-Arrow (or 'crows-foot') National Rail logo, then you're safe to assume it is valid. If you are unsure in any way please ask at your local staffed National Rail station.
London Underground issued tickets (including Travelcards issued by London Underground ticket offices and agents) are NOT valid and will not be accepted at any attraction.
<b>Can I use an Oyster card?</b>
<u>No,</u> the 2FOR1 London Attractions partnersDO NOT recognise Oyster Cards as being valid accompanying rail tickets.
<b>Can I use Underground/tube only tickets and/or London Bus only tickets?</b>
<u>No,</u> except as shown below.
However if your travel ticket has an element of National Rail/train company travel included, e.g. any type of 'paper' Travelcard, train/tube inclusive ticket and is issued by a National Rail operated ticket office, then the answer is Yes. By way of recognition if your travel ticket shows the Double-Arrow (or 'crows-foot') National Rail logo you're generally safe to assume it is valid. If you are unsure in any way please ask at your local staffed National Rail station.
<b>What kinds of train tickets are valid for this promotion?</b>
2FOR1 and special offers/admission vouchers are available with almost ANY type of train tickets issued to London (or to the Attraction Destination) on normal 'paper' ticket stock (i.e. not electronic or 'smartcard' but for exceptions see below) and valid on the day you wish to the visit the attraction, theatre, or restaurant, e.g. National Rail issued tickets includeOff-Peak, Super Off-Peak, Travelcard, Advance, Anytime, Season Tickets and various promotional travel tickets that may be issued from time to time, etc...
By way of recognition most 'paper' rail travel tickets show the Double-Arrow (or 'crows-foot') National Rail logo, then you're safe to assume it is valid. If you are unsure in any way please ask at your local staffed National Rail station.
London Underground issued tickets (including Travelcards issued by London Underground ticket offices and agents) are NOT valid and will not be accepted at any attraction.
<b>Can I use an Oyster card?</b>
<u>No,</u> the 2FOR1 London Attractions partnersDO NOT recognise Oyster Cards as being valid accompanying rail tickets.
<b>Can I use Underground/tube only tickets and/or London Bus only tickets?</b>
<u>No,</u> except as shown below.
However if your travel ticket has an element of National Rail/train company travel included, e.g. any type of 'paper' Travelcard, train/tube inclusive ticket and is issued by a National Rail operated ticket office, then the answer is Yes. By way of recognition if your travel ticket shows the Double-Arrow (or 'crows-foot') National Rail logo you're generally safe to assume it is valid. If you are unsure in any way please ask at your local staffed National Rail station.
May 2nd, 2012, 09:50 AM
#43
TC . . . The Heathrow Express train <u>does not qualify</u> for the 2for1 offers. (neither does the cheaper Heathrow Connect)
In any case -- Are you VERY sure you want to take HEX?? It would be hugely expensive for 6 and only gets you to Paddington which is not near much. Unless you are staying right AT Paddington (which I normally wouldn't) the HEX is basically useless.
For 6 adults RT on the Hex would cost <B>£204/$330</B> (a little less if there are any children under age 15) That is insane.
Where are you staying?
In any case -- Are you VERY sure you want to take HEX?? It would be hugely expensive for 6 and only gets you to Paddington which is not near much. Unless you are staying right AT Paddington (which I normally wouldn't) the HEX is basically useless.
For 6 adults RT on the Hex would cost <B>£204/$330</B> (a little less if there are any children under age 15) That is insane.
Where are you staying?
May 2nd, 2012, 11:49 AM
#44
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
janisj; I checked the HEX web site and you are right, the cost is 108GBP each way for 6 adults + taxi from Paddington to the house -- Holland Park Villas. They could take a car service for about 80GBP each way + tip. It would be a marginal savings. However, if the HEX qualifies them for the 2x1 tickets the expendeture would be worthwhile. It is very confusing. The National Rail web site does indeed list the HEX as one of their trains and there are 2x1 coupons linked to the HEX section. I always take the train in from Heathrow and find it convenient. But then, I'm only one. So confusing.
May 2nd, 2012, 12:05 PM
#46
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Are the discounts you are seeing related to the London pass?? If so you have to buy the London pass to get those discounts and the London pass is about the worst deal ever so don't do that!
Unless there has been a change the HEX does not qualify...can you post the link where it shows a link to 2for1 deals?
Unless there has been a change the HEX does not qualify...can you post the link where it shows a link to 2for1 deals?
May 2nd, 2012, 12:11 PM
#47
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The national rail site lists it as part of your journey but it is not owned by national rail as far as I know and the HEX website is not branded as national rail. I believe it is a separate company and therefore does not qualify.
The purpose if the 2for1 is to encourage brits to travel to London and is not targeted to tourists. You as a tourist can take advantage of it though by buying a national rail ticket. The HEX is transport to and from the airport and would not fit with the model of this deal as well.
Hope this helps!
The purpose if the 2for1 is to encourage brits to travel to London and is not targeted to tourists. You as a tourist can take advantage of it though by buying a national rail ticket. The HEX is transport to and from the airport and would not fit with the model of this deal as well.
Hope this helps!
May 2nd, 2012, 12:40 PM
#48
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From the www.nationalrail.co.uk
<i>"Train companies: Arriva Trains Wales, c2c, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Coast, East Midlands Trains, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, First Hull Trains, First TransPennine Express, Gatwick Express, Grand Central, Greater Anglia, <u>Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express,</u> Island Line, London Midland, London Overground, Merseyrail, National Rail, Northern Rail, ScotRail, South West Trains, Southeastern, Southern, Stansted Express, Virgin Trains Details
Enjoy a fabulous top London show or enjoy a classical concert at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with our 2for1 offers. Visit an exhibition such as the the UK Wedding Show with 2for1, or try out one of the West End's No 1 nightclubs at Sound London with yet another great 2for1 admission deal.
Download your 2FOR1 voucher below:
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/
<i>"Train companies: Arriva Trains Wales, c2c, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Coast, East Midlands Trains, First Capital Connect, First Great Western, First Hull Trains, First TransPennine Express, Gatwick Express, Grand Central, Greater Anglia, <u>Heathrow Connect, Heathrow Express,</u> Island Line, London Midland, London Overground, Merseyrail, National Rail, Northern Rail, ScotRail, South West Trains, Southeastern, Southern, Stansted Express, Virgin Trains Details
Enjoy a fabulous top London show or enjoy a classical concert at the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with our 2for1 offers. Visit an exhibition such as the the UK Wedding Show with 2for1, or try out one of the West End's No 1 nightclubs at Sound London with yet another great 2for1 admission deal.
Download your 2FOR1 voucher below:
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/
May 2nd, 2012, 01:03 PM
#50
Unless things have changed (which is always a possibility) neither the HEX nor the Connect have ever been eligible for the 2for1 deals. Since the scheme was inaugurated those two have been specifically excluded (along w/ tfl tickets)
You might want to start a new thread instead of tacking on to this old one since things may have changed and folks may miss your posts buried at the bottom . . .
You might want to start a new thread instead of tacking on to this old one since things may have changed and folks may miss your posts buried at the bottom . . .
May 2nd, 2012, 01:09 PM
#51
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am not finding what you found but I did find this link that show some offers available with the HEX and Connect but it doesn't appear to be all the 2for1deals
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_...ns/toc_hx.html
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_...ns/toc_hc.html
I don't think you can use these tickets for all the 2for1deals but I will keep looking...
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_...ns/toc_hx.html
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_...ns/toc_hc.html
I don't think you can use these tickets for all the 2for1deals but I will keep looking...
May 2nd, 2012, 01:14 PM
#52
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
And per here it is privately owned and not owned by national rail...
https://www.heathrowexpress.com/about-heathrow-express
I am determined to find a definitive answer haha
https://www.heathrowexpress.com/about-heathrow-express
I am determined to find a definitive answer haha
May 2nd, 2012, 01:16 PM
#53
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
On the days out website faqs it states:
Can I participate in the promotion if I'm visiting London from outside the UK?
Yes. But please remember the offers are only available to anyone who buys a valid National Rail train ticket to either travel to London, or within London e.g. Travelcards issued by a National Rail operated ticket office.
HEX tickets are not sold at national rail ticket offices....
I really don't think the are eligible....
Can I participate in the promotion if I'm visiting London from outside the UK?
Yes. But please remember the offers are only available to anyone who buys a valid National Rail train ticket to either travel to London, or within London e.g. Travelcards issued by a National Rail operated ticket office.
HEX tickets are not sold at national rail ticket offices....
I really don't think the are eligible....
May 2nd, 2012, 02:14 PM
#54
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 4,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Jamikins, Thanks for all your efforts. It is quite confusing. I asked the question before finding the National Rail page. So in a way, answered my own question -- or so I thought. If its this difficult for experienced Fororites to find the definative answer, how would anyone ever know.....including those who are selling the tix?
Thanks again to all.
Thanks again to all.
May 2nd, 2012, 02:19 PM
#56
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,271
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Somebody made a good point on one of their trip reports....how would this work....buy one return ticket from a central London to a nearby station covering the days you're in London.the one return ticket you then use for the 2 4 1's and you can go with an oyster card either PAYG or a one week travelcard on it for the rest of your holiday!
Other possibilities for those who come in from Gatwick and not Heathrow is to buy a return ticket on either the Gatwick Express or slightly cheaper the regular train service...you need to get form and back to Gatwick anyway so in a way the benefits you get from the return ticket as far as 2 4 1 come for free!
Other possibilities for those who come in from Gatwick and not Heathrow is to buy a return ticket on either the Gatwick Express or slightly cheaper the regular train service...you need to get form and back to Gatwick anyway so in a way the benefits you get from the return ticket as far as 2 4 1 come for free!
May 2nd, 2012, 02:21 PM
#57
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,321
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Oh and the people at the admission entrance to sites will know because it has to be a ticket printed on national rail stock...if the HEX is then many won't notice even if they aren't eligible I would assume. But if the aren't (and I really don't think they are...) then everyone will know they aren't eligible because they look different.
May 2nd, 2012, 02:45 PM
#59
"<i>Could someone out there in London-land please look at their HEX ticket and post for us?</i>"
In the scheme of things, relatively few Londoners would take the HEX/have tickets lying around. It is very expensive and unless they were going specifically to Paddington, there are much better ways to get to town.
In the scheme of things, relatively few Londoners would take the HEX/have tickets lying around. It is very expensive and unless they were going specifically to Paddington, there are much better ways to get to town.
