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    Super off peak return

    Is the return portion of a Super Off Peak return valid on Monday before 12:00 as it is Bank Holiday (Sunday service)?
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    First class - need to book seats?

    I’m looking at doing a 1st class All Line Rover in mid June - are there any routes/ times when a seat reservation would be essential? Many thanks
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    All line rover validity

    Am I correct in thinking that an All Line Rover is valid on a 10:00 LNER departure from Kings Cross on a weekday? Many thanks Paul
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    Stopping short on outward leg of Off Peak Day Return

    Am I correct in thinking I won’t experience any problems with stopping short at one of Redruth or Truro on a Axminster - Penzance off peak day return? I intend to return from Penzance If I’m likely to experience issues at the gateline I‘ll buy an Axminster - Plymouth return and a Cornwall Day...
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    Crewkerne - Newcastle is this a Permitted Route?

    I’m travelling to from Crewkerne to Newcastle on Sunday 12th May, with a Super Off-peak Single route any permitted. As it can sometimes be difficult to park at Crewkerne, I may have to drive to Yeovil Junction to park. I’m intending to catch the 09:20 to connect with the 13:00 from Kings Cross...
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    Ticket query Crewkerne - Newcastle

    I’ve been looking at ticket options for Crewkerne- Newcastle return via LNER. 2 Super off peak singles work out at £154.10 with a Senior Railcard. I ‘ve previously looked up the Crewkerne-Glasgow fare which is £153.50 for an Off peak return again with Senior Railcard. If I booked this ticket am...
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    Last train pre strike day Waterloo-Crewkerne

    Assuming the strike on November 26 goes ahead does anyone have any idea what time the last train Waterloo -Crewkene is likely to be on the 25th? I have an appointment in London that afternoon and I d want to risk getting stranded. (Should be able to make the 17:20) Many thanks Paul
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    Axminster - Glasgow Any Permitted Routes

    Hi I’m going to do a Freedom of Scotland later this year travelling from Axminster. Checking fares to Glasgow an off peak return, route any permitted ( with Maltese Cross) restriction 5F cost £135.75 (standard class) would appear to allow travel via Exeter or via London.Am I correct in assuming...
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    Crewkerne- Portsmouth Harbour permitted routes

    Is Salisbury- Romsey- Eastleigh - Hedge End -Portsmouth Hbr a valid route? The routing guide appears to suggest it isn’t and you have to go via Southampton. I’d like to travel out that way and return via Southampton. Don’t know if it’s relevant but I intend using an off peak day return Many...
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    Was I sold the correct ticket?

    I asked for a 'Boundary Zone 6' ticket with Senior Railcard discount at Gatwick yesterday. When I examined the ticket on the train it was Gatwick -Croydon Stations cost £3.45. Was this the correct ticket?
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    Freedom Pass query

    I'm travelling from London to Poole next Saturday and will buy a Off Peak Day Return for Clapham Junction to Poole. Will my Freedom Pass cover me if I board the train at Waterloo even if it doesn't stop at Clapham Junction? Pauldubs
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    ALR question

    If an elderly person (over 60) went to a booking office to buy an ALR is the booking clerk obliged to recommend that they purchase a Senor Railcard first in order to reduce the cost?
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    1E25 14:50 Aberdeen - Kings Cross

    To satisfy a long held ambition I'm travelling 1st class advance on this service from Aberdeen to London on 20 June. (I'll have travelled up to Inverness the previous day from Euston via Glasgow & the WC/ Highland ML and will return from Inverness via Aberdeen and the ECML) How crowded is the...
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    London -Manchester Stations

    If I buy an Off Peak return route Any Permitted with my senior railcard am I right in assuming I can arrive into Piccadilly continue to Oxford Road?
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    London - Manchester Offpeak Any Permitted

    Looking at the Routing Guide it seems I can travel London - Manchester using an Off Peak 'any permitted' ticket @£46.20 from: Euston (via any of the 'direct' routes & via Wolverhampton) Paddington (via Reading and XC) St Pancras (via Sheffield) Queries As route from St Pancras goes through...
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    Paddington 1st class Lounge

    I've got a 1st class Club 55 London - Penzance ticket for 26 October and intend to catch the 07:30 from Paddington. I'll probably arrive some time before the train leaves. Am I right in assuming I'll be able to use the 1st class lounge while I wait? Pauldubs
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    SWT First Class

    Hi I'm a newbie so sorry if this has been asked before! If travelling from Clapham Junction to Exeter Central on an SWT advance ticket is it worth paying the extra for 1st class? Do you get anything other than the better seat/ quieter envoirenment? I usually will try to go 1st if the...

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