Ticket Types

There are four main types of ticket offered by Train Companies:

Anytime – fully flexible, for travel at any time of the day

• Anytime Day Single or Day Return tickets are valid for one single or return journey on the 

date shown on the ticket. 

• Anytime Single tickets are valid for one single journey, and are valid for two days beginning 

from the date shown on the ticket.

• Anytime Return tickets are valid for one return journey. The outward part is valid for five 

days unless otherwise shown and the return part is valid for one calendar month from the 

start date shown on the ticket.

Off-Peak – semi-flexible tickets with time and/or date restrictions

Off-Peak tickets are for use on trains that are less busy and are cheaper than 

Anytime tickets. You will have to travel at certain times of the day and/or days 

of the week, and sometimes on specific routes or operators. 

Advance – book in advance for travel on a specific service

Advance tickets are single fares offering great value for money on many journeys. 

In most cases, you must book in advance up to the day before travel and these 

tickets are subject to availability. 

Generally, the earlier you book the better the deal. Tickets are normally available

up to 12 weeks before travel, earlier on some routes. You will need to choose a 

specific train at the time of booking and must travel on that service.

Advance tickets generally are non-refundable but changeable before the original departure time for a fee plus any fare difference. 

Season Tickets

For travel on the same route on a regular or daily basis, available for periods of 7 days to 12 months.