Scotrail and rail sail via FGH / PMD

[wintonian]

As I understand it through tickets to Irish / NI stations via Fishguard have not been available for some years. Also that through tickets via Pembroke Dock are not available.

However when putting the query of Winchester - Belfast NI in to the Scotrail planner it offers me 2 different ECS's 1 at £46 and the other at £44, both with the following restrictions:

ECONOMY SINGLE
TICKET TYPE

ECONOMY SINGLE
DESCRIPTION

This Standard Class single ticket is available for all journeys via Fishguard Harbour or Pembroke Dock.
TRAIN OPERATOR

Most Train Operating Companies
BOOKING DEADLINES

Walk-up ticket: can be purchased either in advance or on day of travel.
DISCOUNTS

Child fares are 50% of the full fare - no further discounts are available.
REFUNDS

Full refund minus a cancellation fee for a ticket that is wholly unused and returned complete, within 28 days of its expiry date.
CHANGES TO TRAVEL PLANS

If the travel date is to be changed, cancel and rebook.
CONDITIONS

The journey must be on the date on the ticket. Reservations are not essential but are recommended.
BREAK OF JOURNEY

Break of journey is not permitted.
AVAILABILITY

Available on most days.
VALIDITY

It is only available for travel on specific journeys serving these ports.

Can anyone explain this?

 

[OwlMan]

Via holyhead, either by Swift or convential ferry, There are also tickets via Stranraer. (see attachment)

Peter

 

[wintonian]

Thanks, I relise that, I was just wondering where on earth that restriction I found has come from.