Definition of liverpool stations

[alexjames]

I imagine that this has been asked before but a couple of searches here have produced no joy.

I've got Advance tickets from Euston to "Liverpool stations". Is this valid for Liverpool Central to Kirkdale (walk from Lime Street to Central)?

 

[tony_mac]

No.
Liverpool Stations are Liverpool Central, Lime Street, James Street and Moorfields

 

[First class]

It is also important to remember, that a VT Only ticket is NOT valid at Liverpool Central, James Street or Moorfields.

For example, London Terminals - Liverpool Stns routed Virgin Trns Only. Once you arrive at Liverpool Lime Street you cannot use your ticket on any other services, even between Lime Street & Central.

 

[ChrisTheRef]

But if it says "VWC + Connections" I'd say (I may be wrong) you could hop from Lime Street to Central on it.

As Tony Mac said, you'll need a new ticket from Liverpool Stns to Kirkdale (£1.90 sgl)

 

[alexjames]

Thanks chaps.

Looks like I'll have to pony up a few pennies.

 

[mickey]

But if it says "VWC + Connections" I'd say (I may be wrong) you could hop from Lime Street to Central on it.

As Tony Mac said, you'll need a new ticket from Liverpool Stns to Kirkdale (£1.90 sgl)

Yes about the 'connctns' (sic) part. Also remember - for next time, obviously - that unlike most TOCs Virgin does sell advance fares that include local Merseyrail connections, so you can get a ticket through from Euston to Kirkdale at the same price - or at worst a few pence extra - as a normal ticket to Liverpool Stns.

 

[tony_mac]

for the dates I looked at, advance tickets to local stations are now £4 - £9 more expensive than to Lime St.

That was definitely not the case when I last booked one.

 

[mickey]

for the dates I looked at, advance tickets to local stations are now £4 - £9 more expensive than to Lime St.

That was definitely not the case when I last booked one.

That's interesting. I've noticed they've been creeping up a little (they used to be the same price as the Liverpool-only ones) but they have tended still to be cheaper than the two separate tickets. I must remember to keep an eye out though if they're starting to get cheeky with it. That said, I do wish London Midland, TPE and EMT would start offering through advance fares on the same basis.