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From previous discussions here....now archived... the principle of being able to upgrade a Standard Anytime Single to a First Class Off Peak Single is something that should be possible (appropriate journey) but many ticket offices say cannot be done....so they only offer upgrade to First...

So can the train split websites recommendation of Preston to Wigan Wigan to Crewe Crewe to Shrewsbury with a full fare adult off-peak day return travelling 10th July of approx £ 35 be improved on?

I've read lots of discussions but can't find definitive answer to this- Advance VT only ticket excessed to Off-Peak Single (Route Any Permitted printed on ticket) Is the new ticket valid on any permitted route or VT only? Thanks, Premier01

So just boarded train to Poulton-le-fylde to discover last train back to Preston is around 18.40 due to industrial action. Are Northern supposed to provide bus replacements or am I stuck with early train home or paying myself for alternative way home?

I have just been refused an excess (upgrade to 1st Advance) of an Advance ticket at a VT station as it was purchased online..well corporate travel agent. Apparantely to do with this new tablet system which I have just read about on another thread! Is this right? Any insight or work...

With lots of cancellations currently, is Bolton to Preston to Bamber Bridge a valid routing? Any suggestions appreciated

I have just been stung for an excess of £69.50 to upgrade on the train to first class. I have an Anytime Standard Single London to Preston ticket priced £ 175.50 I aksked at London Paddington station to upgrade this so I could use the 1st class lounge at Euston prior to boarding the 19.30...

Outward travel- to arrive Shrewsbury between 10.30 and 12.00 Return same day leaving Shrewbury betwee 18.00 and 19.30 3 adults no rail cards. Max 2 hours travelling preferred. Any suggestion for cheap tickets, split tickets or creative but valid routings much appreciated...

What would this mean on a VT FDS adult ticket then?

Does the following suggestion from 2012 still offer the cheapest option for thos journey on 27th November? Preston - Stockport and Chester - Shrewsbury. Both allow travel via Crewe, finish short on the first and start short on the second. Thanks, Premier01

Any suggestions for cheap split tickets/routeings for Preston to Bristol other than the Preston to Wolverhampton then Wolverhampton to Cheltenham Spa then Cheltenham Spa to Bristol found on the split ticket websites? Particularly keen to see if there are any cheaper 1st class options. This...

I have a Carlisle to Retford SDS any permitted route valid today. Just to check am I ok to break journey in Newcastle then take the following route- Newcastle to York (EC) York to Retford (EC) Thanks, Premier 01

Hi can anyone provide clarification on routes permitted with a Preston to London any permitted ticket- as I understand the following routes would be valid:- - Preston to London Euston on direct train via Crewe, Rugby or Birmingham - Via Birmingham change at Birmingham New Street then VT...

Hi all, I want to travel from Nottingham to Preston and have a Macclesfield to Nottingham SOR any permitted route and Macclesfield to Preston SDS...not planned that way but how its turned out. Would that cover travel via Tamworth XC changing to VT up to Preston? Perhaps with bridging...

Would a London Terminals to Waterbeach SOR be valid from KGX to Harlow, breaking journey there overnight then onto Waterbeach the next day? NR doesn't suggest separate tickets required but just want to check with those who know best! Thanks, Premier01

I am used to paying about £12 for this route so was surprised when I checked and found it would be over £36 for 2 adults-that's because we are travelling out today and returning tomorrow and the price rockets for an open ticket! If anyone can think of ways to cut this price down then it would...

I will be making this journey today and was thinking there would be a cheaper way other than the obvious Preston to Manchester SVR and Preston to Lytham SOR at approximately £18 total but can't find anything and splitting not yielding many results. Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks...

Is it possible to get a refund on an unused London Euston to Preston Standard Anytime Single ticket (or any SDS)? National rail advises 'may be' and if so is there an admin charge generally for these refunds? Thanks, Premier01

I have a Preston to Mancheseter SOR-would the unused return portion be valid to get me back to Preston from Crewe on WCML boarding at Crewe? Several previous discussions suggest it would but want to be sure. Thanks, Premier01

We are looking to to travel to Cambridge on Friday 4th May from Preston, breaking the journey in Birmingham on Friday evening and returning on Monday 7th May not breaking the journey on way back. Thanks, Premier01 --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Breaking journey in...