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I am wanting to go and visit my friend in Newcastle from 9/03/07 - 11/03/07. I have been on various sites and the cheapest train ticket i can find is £63.10 for a return.
I don't have a rail card as i don't travel long distances at all so didn't see the point of paying £20 for one. My friend has one though and with one it would only be around £41 which i would be happy to pay.
What i am wondering is could i use my friends card details to buy my ticket online or would i have to produce the card when i am departing. £63 is a hell of alot of money just for one weekend.
Thanks
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Posted: 2007-02-25 11:24:20
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I am pretty sure you would have to show it on the train if the inspector asks to check your tickets.
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Posted: 2007-02-25 11:45:49
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haynesycop I presume your talkin about the young persons railcard yeah?
I always had to show mine to the ticket guy on the train when they came around so you'll need your own card really. see the website here
http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/faq.htm#6 . also if you try sayin you've forgotten your card youll have to pay the full fare :S
if you think about it tho the card costs £20 but youll save £21 on that ticket alone. so the railcard pays for itself straight away.
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Posted: 2007-02-25 12:28:06
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I thought this would be the case. I would still have to pay out £60 odd though. £20 for the card and £40 for the ticket. Oh well, guess i haven't got much choice.
Thanks
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Posted: 2007-02-25 12:38:13
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Is it not cheaper by National Express?
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Posted: 2007-02-25 12:54:59
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Yeah but it takes 7 hours lol. Think i will just buy the railcard less hassle even if it is more expensive.
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Posted: 2007-02-25 12:58:12
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where are u tavelling from if you dont mind me asking?
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Posted: 2007-02-25 13:11:51
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i came from liverpool to newcastle and it cost 44 with a railcard.....they didnt even stamp my ticket never mind check for railcard. that was on transpennine - gner. not sure about virgin trains.....only took 4.09hrs too! but definetly worth buying one...
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Posted: 2007-02-25 13:51:49
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she'll be going from liverpool....
don't forget wifey.. you may need a ticket to b'mouth one day so maybe the railcard is an idea!
fatreg
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Posted: 2007-02-25 17:10:02
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Indeed Mr Reg, looks like i will be getting me a rail card then.
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Posted: 2007-02-26 11:30:49
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