What is an Off-Peak Day Return train ticket?
What is an Off-Peak Day Return train ticket?
What is an Off-Peak Day Return ticket? An Off-Peak Day Return ticket is the name for a cheaper day return ticket valid for travel to and from a destination on Off-Peak trains only.
What are the off-peak times for ScotRail?
ScotRail’s Off-Peak tickets are valid for travel any time at the weekend, on weekday off-peak trains between 09:15 – 16:40, and after 18:15 Monday to Friday. Plan your journey online to check off-peak departure and return times on the day and route you’re travelling.
Can I buy an Off-Peak Day Return on the day?
They can be purchased for travel on any day of the week, but cannot generally be used Mondays – Fridays at peak times to, from, or via London. You can buy them on the day of travel, or in advance if you wish.
What is Off-Peak Return time?
CrossCountry Off-Peak times Generally speaking, the Off-Peak window begins after 09:30 and outside of evening commuter hours – 15:30-18:15 – for travel in and out of big cities. Super Off-Peak tickets become available after 10:00.
What does off-peak train ticket mean?
Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy. Offering good value for money, these tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route.
Can you use an off-peak ticket anytime?
You can travel Off-Peak on weekdays outside busy times. You can also use your Off-Peak train tickets to travel at any time on weekends and bank holidays. The times you can use your tickets vary, so use the journey planner to check for Off-Peak services.
Is Off-Peak Day Return 24 hours?
Off-Peak Day Return tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following day. All travel must be completed by this time. Off-Peak Day Return tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following day. All travel must be completed by this time.
Can I use an off-peak ticket at any time?
Are off-peak tickets flexible?
Off-peak – These are semi-flexible tickets that may have time and/or date restrictions.
Is it cheaper to buy an off-peak day return in advance?
Therefore advance tickets are normally cheaper if you book earlier. At the higher price tiers, you may find that an off-peak return is cheaper than two advance singles – always check before you buy.
What does anytime day return mean?
Anytime tickets give you the freedom to travel whenever you want. You can buy a Single, Day Return, or Open Return ticket for train journeys on any day, and at any time. The flexibility of Anytime tickets means you don’t have to book them in advance.
Can you use off-peak tickets at any time?
Can I break my journey with an Off-Peak Return?
6.1 Break of journey is allowed on the outward and return portions of Off-Peak tickets unless otherwise indicated by a restriction shown against the ticket’s validity code.
Can I use an Off-Peak Return at any time?
If you cannot complete your journey on the same day you will be allowed to finish it the following day – see ‘Break of journey’ below. Off-Peak Return tickets are valid for return travel within one calendar month from the start date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 after last day of validity.
How do Off-Peak Return tickets work?
4.4 Off-Peak Singles and the outward portion of Off-Peak Returns are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning. If the journey cannot be completed in this time, the ticket may be used to continue the journey on the following day.
Is a return train cheaper?
On both your outward and return journey, you’ll be able to access the First Class carriage, and it’ll generally be cheaper if you travel during Off-Peak times. In fact, an Off-Peak Return journey in First Class can sometimes end up cheaper than an Anytime Return ticket in Standard.
What is the difference between Off-Peak Return and anytime return?
Anytime Day Return: Your outward and return travel can be on any train on the date specified. Off-Peak Return: Both journeys must be on an Off-Peak train, the outward journey on the date specified.
How do I buy off peak tickets on ScotRail?
Buying Off-Peak tickets You can buy Off-Peak tickets online, with the ScotRail app, via a ticket vending machine, at a ticket office, or by phone on 0344 811 0141. You’ll need one of our free Smartcards to buy a Super Off-Peak Day Return. Applying for a Smartcard is quick and easy, simply sign up here.
When does the ScotRail half price ticket offer go live?
When the offer goes live, you’ll see the link to follow. These half price tickets will be valid for travel on all ScotRail services, Monday to Friday between Monday 9 May and Tuesday 31 May inclusive.
What is a Super Off-peak day return ticket?
Our Super Off-Peak Day Return tickets are only valid for travel on certain routes between 11:00 and 14:59, and after 20:00, Monday to Friday. And you must return on the same day as your outward journey.
How do I get a refund for my ScotRail ticket?
If you purchased from the ScotRail website or app, please call 0344 811 0141 selecting ‘option 2’ for our Web Support team to discuss your refund or log into your MyScotRail account on our website to request a refund. If you purchased from a station ticket office, please return there for a refund.
