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thehstman

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I have brought a ticket to Paignton on 19th April and dont know what route to do.
The route is FGW only.
i was told these were my options

09:54 Gloucester - Swindon 10:43 (SWT 158)
10:55 Swindon - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

09:45 Gloucester - Bristol Temple Meads 10:49 (FGW DMU)
11:47 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

Which one would be better?
 
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AFAIK route FGW only applies to advance tickets only. In which case you should have a reservation coupon for the HST sector and that is the train you must travel on.
 

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FGWman is right. It sounds like an Advance. If yes, you will have to endure the long wait at Temple Meads (assuming the reservation is from there; if it's from Swindon, you have to go via Swindon).
 
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I have brought a ticket to Paignton on 19th April and dont know what route to do.
The route is FGW only.
i was told these were my options

09:54 Gloucester - Swindon 10:43 (SWT 158)
10:55 Swindon - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

09:45 Gloucester - Bristol Temple Meads 10:49 (FGW DMU)
11:47 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

Which one would be better?

I'd go for the route via Swindon, less of an interchange time :)
 

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I have brought a ticket to Paignton on 19th April and dont know what route to do.
The route is FGW only.
i was told these were my options

09:54 Gloucester - Swindon 10:43 (SWT 158)
10:55 Swindon - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

09:45 Gloucester - Bristol Temple Meads 10:49 (FGW DMU)
11:47 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton 13:43 (FGW HST)

Which one would be better?

That first leg is an FGW service - have you misread [SWI] on the journey planner? Or have you seen that it is operated by a hired in SWT unit?
 

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I have brought a ticket to Paignton on 19th April and dont know what route to do.
The route is FGW only.
And what is the ticket type? We are unable to advise unless you clearly state exactly what is on the ticket, under 'Ticket Type' and 'Validity', in the absence of that confirmation, I believe that, based on what you have said, the ticket type is likely to be 'Advance' and the validity is likely to be 'Bookedtrainonly'. This is fairly self-explanatory, but if you are unsure, look at the information on the National Rail Website...

National Rail said:
When and where the ticket can be used


  • Tickets are valid ONLY on the date and train service(s) shown on the ticket(s).​
  • Where applicable, you must travel in the Class and reserved seat(s) shown on the ticket(s).​
  • Tickets may only be used on the services of the Train Company (or geographic route where applicable) shown next to ‘Route’ on the ticket.​
  • If the ‘Route’ also states ‘and Connections’, travel is allowed on appropriate connecting trains where shown on the ticket(s) or other valid travel itinerary.​
  • If the route is prefixed with a +, the ticket includes the cost of travelling across London on London Underground, Docklands Light Railway or First Capital Connect (Thameslink Route) services as appropriate to the journey.​


Conditions of use


  • You must be at the departure station shown on your ticket in good time to catch the train. If you miss the first train on which you are booked for any reason, a new ticket must be purchased.​
  • If delays occur while travelling, you will be allowed to take the next available train(s) to complete your journey.​
  • Railcard holders travelling on a discounted ticket must carry their Railcard when they travel. If a Railcard holder fails to produce a valid Railcard with their ticket, a new ticket must be purchased as if no Railcard and/or no ticket were held.​
  • First Class Advance tickets do not always grant access to First Class Lounges at stations. Please check with the train company you are travelling with to confirm policy at specific stations.​
How did you buy this ticket? These conditions should have been made available to you at the point of sale.
 

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If it's one ticket that is held (Gloucester - Paignton) it will not be possible to go via Swindon as this is not a permitted route for any ticket type. You would need to split the journey, Gloucester-Swindon and Swindon-Paignton and purchase separate tickets for each leg.
 

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According to the Routeing Guide, this is correct.

However, I've noticed something. Apparently even Gloucester to Bath isn't valid via Swindon. I've done that before now! :?
 

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According to the Routeing Guide, this is correct.

However, I've noticed something. Apparently even Gloucester to Bath isn't valid via Swindon. I've done that before now! :?

It is from what I can see, as you arent passing through any routing point twice? (map LG) :)
 

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Following the map exactly, Bath to Swindon is valid - via Bristol (that would raise a few eyebrows!). But the Golden Valley is nowhere to be seen, and this is what I was referring to.
 

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Following the map exactly, Bath to Swindon is valid - via Bristol (that would raise a few eyebrows!). But the Golden Valley is nowhere to be seen, and this is what I was referring to.

Ah OK, understand now :) :P
 
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