Request for assistance regarding Super off peak transfer

[Amstbn]

Hi there, i'm new here, i just found this forum.

I own a super-off-peak return (in 1 month) from Exeter St David to Heathrow Rail, outward with 01:07-04:03 GWR to reading, 04:35-05:13 from reading to Hayes & Harlington, and 05:23-05:39 Elizabeth line to Heathrow T2&3, in 07-APR-25 (Monday). I bought it from Trainline and it shown me this route. (I have a seat reservation certification for the first portion)
I am struggling with whether it is legal to the transferring train departs Reading after 04:29, as well as the Elizabeth Line that follows.
I also can't find some relative information on national-rail-restrictions.

Thank you very much for your response!

 

[cool110]

The booked itinerary is always valid, even if there's a discrepancy between it and the text of the restrictions. As for what the restrictions are it depends on exactly which ticket you have, if it's via "Reading Not London" then restrictions at Reading only apply to the return journey

 

[Bletchleyite]

Could you post a redacted copy of the tickets and which day you expect to use them on?

 

[Amstbn]

The booked itinerary is always valid, even if there's a discrepancy between it and the text of the restrictions. As for what the restrictions are it depends on exactly which ticket you have, if it's via "Reading Not London" then restrictions at Reading only apply to the return journey

Hi cool110, it only says 'valid only via Taunton'

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Could you post a redacted copy of the tickets and which day you expect to use them on?

Hi, Bletchleyite, i plan to traval from 01:07 07-APR-25 (Monday)

 

[yorkie]

Yes, it's perfectly valid.

You may want to consider booking with us in future; we do not charge a booking fee, and we also offer a seat selector (where available/applicable), and it also helps us to support the forum's running costs

 

[cool110]

Hi cool110, it only says 'valid only via Taunton'

Same set of restrictions, the important part is that the stop at Taunton on the outward journey is before 04:29 (or after 09:50).

 

[Bletchleyite]

Hi, Bletchleyite, i plan to traval from 01:07 07-APR-25 (Monday)

And is the ticket dated 07-APR-25 (I expect it is)? If so you're totally fine - a railway day is 28.5 hours long, starting at midnight and ending at 0430 the following day. In terms of peak restrictions (and anything else, indeed!) if you have an itinerary issued it's valid.

The restriction by the way (XC, but nothing to do with CrossCountry) is thus:

• Outward Travel; Not valid for travel on trains timed to depart after 04:29 and before the times shown from the following stations:
• ...
• 09:20 from Exeter St Davids;
• ...

Reading is not mentioned, nor is Hayes, so you are not only fine in terms of the itinerary but this is completely legit.

Ticket Restriction XC | National Rail

Ticket restriction details XC. Each train ticket restriction code states when and/or on what train(s) the ticket is not valid and the days and/or dates that these restrictions apply.

www.nationalrail.co.uk

 

[Amstbn]

And is the ticket dated 07-APR-25 (I expect it is)? If so you're totally fine - a railway day is 28.5 hours long, starting at midnight and ending at 0430 the following day. In terms of peak restrictions (and anything else, indeed!) if you have an itinerary issued it's valid.

The restriction by the way (XC, but nothing to do with CrossCountry) is thus:



Reading is not mentioned, nor is Hayes, so you are not only fine in terms of the itinerary but this is completely legit.

Ticket Restriction XC | National Rail

Ticket restriction details XC. Each train ticket restriction code states when and/or on what train(s) the ticket is not valid and the days and/or dates that these restrictions apply.

www.nationalrail.co.uk

Hi, thank you for response! I also read this, so I'm not sure about Reading. Wish you a nice day

 

[Bletchleyite]

Hi, thank you for response! I also read this, so I'm not sure about Reading. Wish you a nice day

Reading is not mentioned therefore there is no time restriction for that location. Nor is Hayes.

 

[Amstbn]

Same set of restrictions, the important part is that the stop at Taunton on the outward journey is before 04:29 (or after 09:50).

Hi, may I inquire for where to find this clause, because in theory, Taunton is just a passing point to distinguish between GWR or SW services.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Hi, may I inquire for where to find this clause, because in theory, Taunton is just a passing point to distinguish between GWR or SW services.

Taunton is irrelevant. In that restriction code and itinerary the one thing that matters is the departure from Exeter St Davids.

 

[yorkie]

Calling or passing points have no relevance for time restrictions.

 

[Amstbn]

Yes, it's perfectly valid.

You may want to consider booking with us in future; we do not charge a booking fee, and we also offer a seat selector (where available/applicable), and it also helps us to support the forum's running costs

Hi Yorkie, thank you, I will have a try if I have any future needs

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Taunton is irrelevant. In that restriction code and itinerary the one thing that matters is the departure from Exeter St Davids.

Yeh I think so.