Next day train tickets?

Andybtsn · 22 Mar 2006 at 18:53

Is there any websites that offer next day delivery train tickets?

Obviously it's cheaper buying traion tickets in advance, just wondering if there is a site that is decent out there?

I'm going to edinburgh from North Yorkshire on Saturday, and am looking for the cheapest possible option.

Thanks

Gilly · 22 Mar 2006 at 18:54

Next day delivery? :confused:

I thought it was you either paid for tickets for the next day or you didn't. If you need to travel tomorrow then you pick them up at the station...

gib786 · 22 Mar 2006 at 18:57

thats what i thought, you ordered the tickets but picked em up at the train station. Im off to manchester airport tomorrow by train, not paying a penny though, have never paid for train tickets

VonClinkerhofen · 22 Mar 2006 at 18:58

Why do they have to be delivered? Just by them online and collect them from the machine/office on the platform

www.the trainline.com Not especially cheap but all websites use the same search function and the price doesn't vary

In advance generally means atleast 2 weeks before you travel to get them cheaper in my experience.

Andybtsn · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:02

You didn't read my first post correctly.

I usually buy tickets in advance as it's a lot cheaper, buying them on the day, there silly prices.

Example, it would cost me £22 to get from North Yorks to Brighton from Internet. On the day, it would cost over £100.

I'm off to edinburgh on saturday, was hoping I could order some tickets in advance to get them cheaper in time for wed.

Andybtsn · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:02

VonClinkerhofen said:
In advance generally means atleast 2 weeks before you travel to get them cheaper in my experience.

Question answered.

Damn.

[TW]Fox · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:15

andybtsn said:
Question answered.

But not correctly.

Different tickets are available at different times. You can buy advance purchase tickets such as SuperAdvance up until the day before you travel. These are often significantly cheaper than the price of a walkon day return.

Even the very cheap tickets, such as those offered by Virgin, are available 3 and 7 days before travel. Whilst its true that further discounts can be had if you book at least 14 days before, it's certainly not the end of the world if you don't have 14 days..

Che · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:29

Can you always get SuperAdvance tickets? I tried to buy tickets from Milton Keynes to Birmingham and return and the price wouldn't change even if it was weeks in advance

Getting there at about 8pm 1st April and leaving at 9am the next day (2nd April) if anyone can have a look for me

TripleT · 22 Mar 2006 at 19:46

How do some people cope with day to day life without these forums?!

One More Solo · 22 Mar 2006 at 20:20

gib786 said:
thats what i thought, you ordered the tickets but picked em up at the train station. Im off to manchester airport tomorrow by train, not paying a penny though, have never paid for train tickets

Explain.

gib786 · 22 Mar 2006 at 20:35

One More Solo said:
Explain.

my dad worked for british rail for 22 years, him and his dependants all recieve free train passes which allow us to get on nearly all trains for free! Very sweet tbh as its helped me save a lot of cash over the years. Oooh this my 1000'th post as well

el_dazza · 22 Mar 2006 at 20:44

yep, thetrainline do next day delivery but it costs a fiver

Vonhelmet · 23 Mar 2006 at 12:44

el_dazza said:
yep, thetrainline do next day delivery but it costs a fiver

Just use a fastticket machine and collect them on the day.

el_dazza · 23 Mar 2006 at 12:51

vonhelmet said:
Just use a fastticket machine and collect them on the day.

What, if like me, you have a longish journey from a small station?
When i use the trains, i have to go from Barnstaple -> Exeter, and the ticket machine is at exeter :confused:

Vonhelmet · 23 Mar 2006 at 13:10

el_dazza said:
What, if like me, you have a longish journey from a small station?
When i use the trains, i have to go from Barnstaple -> Exeter, and the ticket machine is at exeter

Move to exeter, duh.

el_dazza · 23 Mar 2006 at 13:12

Basher · 23 Mar 2006 at 13:12

If you buy tickets from machines at the train station, even on the day they're not stupidly priced, I've always found its no cheaper to buy 1 week before than it is to buy on the day. What you really do need to avoid however, is purchasing on the train itself, as this can get very pricey.

Andre · 23 Mar 2006 at 14:45

Che said:
Can you always get SuperAdvance tickets? I tried to buy tickets from Milton Keynes to Birmingham and return and the price wouldn't change even if it was weeks in advance Getting there at about 8pm 1st April and leaving at 9am the next day (2nd April) if anyone can have a look for me

Your problem is you are leaving at 9am the following day. Tickets before (I think) 10:30 carry a premium. Book your return for after 10:30 and see the price drop

Kell_ee001 · 23 Mar 2006 at 14:52

Most large train stations have fast-ticket machines so your tickets are available within the hour. For smaller stations the tickets are faxed and will be there the next day usually (so order them today, they'll be faxed there tomorrow)

Best bet is to ring the operator and ask them what they can do for you. You can also ask for the cheapest tickets which they have to offer you, even if it's not on their trains!

Andre said:
Tickets before (I think) 10:30 carry a premium.

Entering and exiting a large city during rush hour carries a premium