London - Chippenham: Peak/Off-peak/Super off-peak

[daniel78]

Hello,

I'm trying to figure my way through the various Peak/Off-peak/Super off-peak restrictions for a train journey London - Chippenham. Can anyone help?

My dad has to go to Chippenham today at short notice. He is over 60, he has a freedom pass for London, and a senior railcard.

He does this journey fairly regularly (usually with enough notice to get advance tickets though), otherwise he usually gets his return ticket to/from West Drayton to take advantage of free London travel.

Super off-peak return is £30.70, off-peak return is £38.00

When I search for London Paddington to Chippenham, I see a super off-peak fare available till 14:57, then from 19:27. Does this mean he can get the 19.27? His freedom pass should cover the inner-London part at any time after morning peak.

Also, are there any restrictions on when super off-peak can be used on the return journey?

Thanks.

 

[sonic2009]

I'm not 100% sure on this, but i think ticket restrictions have been lifted this week on FGW due to the reading development.

 

[daniel78]

I'm not 100% sure on this, but i think ticket restrictions have been lifted this week on FGW due to the reading development.

Thanks, I found this article which confirms as much, but only till yesterday. Is there somewhere I could call to check about today? It's a pity he got the call a bit too late to get to Paddington for the 14.27, it's not a problem leaving later, but he'd probably prefer to get to Chippenham before late evening.

 

[bb21]

I was at Reading earlier and the restrictions were not lifted AFAIK. Quite a few cancellations though.

Obviously it is too late for today, however for future reference, you can check ticket restrictions at brfares. West Drayton - Chippenham fares are here.