Now, I know I can buy them from any manned station, but (and I know it's small change for the TOC) I'd value people's thoughts on who I should spend just over a grand with. Is there is an independent shop or similar in the Preston area where the 9% would be a pleasant bonus for them? My thinking is maybe head to Kirkham & Wesham and spend the money with Northern as they seem to be one of the few TOCs who advertise rover tickets.
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Where to buy a 2 week 1st class ALR
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I'm sure any guard who would be willing to sell it to you would enjoy the commission! I haven't heard of any independent shops being able to sell any rail tickets apart from Oyster top ups.
I am sure Ffestiniog Travel http://www.myrailtrip.co.uk/ would be delighted to do this for you and your money would be going to an excellent cause. I guess they would have to send it to you however. In my experience they are exceptionally helpful and well trained.
The cost of the mega-insured postage would put me off that, sadly.
I didn't realise a guard would get the commission. I know a Northern guard who I regularly get advice off, I'll give him a shout.
Thanks for the replies
My guard friend said he didn't think they could issue them on Avantix machines. Though it would be nice to get a 5% cut.
I remember buying tickets from my local travel agent, but that would be mid to late 80s.
There's a thread on independent ticket offices here. I'm not sure if there are any in the North-West though.
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