Mr Sifter Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Hoping the well travelled Kickbackers can help. I'm looking for two return tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle in June and again in July, this time Edinburgh to Glasgow. How should I buy them? Genuinely not bought train tickets for years, so any advice is appreciated. Cheers?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, BarneyBattles said: I use the Trainline. Edinburgh to Newcastle should be cheap as chips because you’re not travelling for a while. Virgin trains are a lot nicer. Perfect BB. does the trainline app cover all services (i.e. virgin and scot rail?). Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Wilder Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Prices are going up again soon. Trains are a complete overpriced joke unless you can book far enough in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfcbilly Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 20 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said: Hoping the well travelled Kickbackers can help. I'm looking for two return tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle in June and again in July, this time Edinburgh to Glasgow. How should I buy them? Genuinely not bought train tickets for years, so any advice is appreciated. Cheers?? Are you travelling to and from Glasgow on same day? If so Scotrail do off peak day return that can be bought in advance or on train on the day. Im sure off peak is after 9.30am departure weekdays or anytime at weekends. Just go to their website and select buy tickets option. That will give you options on your specific dates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 13 minutes ago, hmfcbilly said: Are you travelling to and from Glasgow on same day? If so Scotrail do off peak day return that can be bought in advance or on train on the day. Im sure off peak is after 9.30am departure weekdays or anytime at weekends. Just go to their website and select buy tickets option. That will give you options on your specific dates Nah Billy. Through there on 10th July, back on 11th. Just the one night?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull's-eye Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 My local service is Southern Rail. The bus is the option I would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Advance tickets normally released 12 weeks before day of travel. Personally I would pop into your local station and do it that way. For Newcastle remember an advanced ticket is only valid for the train bought for. EGYPT if bought for 9am train then that is the train you must take, no other unless, that train is cancelled then you will be allowed to travel on the next. There are no advanced tickets for travel to Glasgow. A return ticket is only valid for the same day. There are no overnight returns valid between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Off peak travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid thus. Monday-Friday between 09.15-16.30 and then 18.30 to last train which is 23.30. This is both directions. Off peak between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid at anytime on a Saturday and Sunday and official public holidays in Scotland. Now if you are staying overnight in Glasgow then I suggest you by a return Dalmeny to Glasgow off peak. This allows you to catch a train at Haymarkethe for Glasgow. You can travel back the next day with this ticket. I humbly suggest going into the travel shop at Haymarket where the staff will put you right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 36 minutes ago, John Findlay said: Advance tickets normally released 12 weeks before day of travel. Personally I would pop into your local station and do it that way. For Newcastle remember an advanced ticket is only valid for the train bought for. EGYPT if bought for 9am train then that is the train you must take, no other unless, that train is cancelled then you will be allowed to travel on the next. There are no advanced tickets for travel to Glasgow. A return ticket is only valid for the same day. There are no overnight returns valid between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Off peak travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid thus. Monday-Friday between 09.15-16.30 and then 18.30 to last train which is 23.30. This is both directions. Off peak between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid at anytime on a Saturday and Sunday and official public holidays in Scotland. Now if you are staying overnight in Glasgow then I suggest you by a return Dalmeny to Glasgow off peak. This allows you to catch a train at Haymarkethe for Glasgow. You can travel back the next day with this ticket. I humbly suggest going into the travel shop at Haymarket where the staff will put you right. Wow, what a brilliant comprehensive reply John. Cheers for that! I'm at my work just now but I'll definately take the time later to look into this. I KNEW I'd get the help I needed on here?? cheers for all the replies. Much appreciated ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 9 minutes ago, Mr Sifter said: Wow, what a brilliant comprehensive reply John. Cheers for that! I'm at my work just now but I'll definately take the time later to look into this. I KNEW I'd get the help I needed on here?? cheers for all the replies. Much appreciated ?????? No problem. I work for Scotrail. I did 10 years in the Haymarket travel shop. Old and new station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 1 hour ago, BarneyBattles said: I use the Trainline. Edinburgh to Newcastle should be cheap as chips because you’re not travelling for a while. Virgin trains are a lot nicer. Don't use these guys, they'll charge a booking fee. Book the same tickets via any train companies own website and don't put pay a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I went into Waverley to get our tickets for a trip to London ,2adults ,1child fare £141 return total price , for some reason it was £30 dearer on Trainline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: I went into Waverley to get our tickets for a trip to London ,2adults ,1child fare £141 return total price , for some reason it was £30 dearer on Trainline. A fine example of how bonkers train prices are, I paid more than that just for myself a few weeks ago for a one day return to London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTBCAL Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 I travel to a few away games by train with the kids. Cannot fault their prices and service at all. For Ibrox an open Glasgow return is about £15 for me and 3 kids ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazo Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 14 hours ago, Mr Sifter said: Hoping the well travelled Kickbackers can help. I'm looking for two return tickets from Edinburgh to Newcastle in June and again in July, this time Edinburgh to Glasgow. How should I buy them? Genuinely not bought train tickets for years, so any advice is appreciated. Cheers?? For the Edinburgh to Newcastle use the site below, no need to use any other service. Crosscountry are poor so try to book a virgin train plus you’ll get free Wi-fi codes when booking direct. https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 if you get the virgin red app you get 30pc off your first bookings east and west coast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshed Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 15/02/2018 at 08:13, John Findlay said: Advance tickets normally released 12 weeks before day of travel. Personally I would pop into your local station and do it that way. For Newcastle remember an advanced ticket is only valid for the train bought for. EGYPT if bought for 9am train then that is the train you must take, no other unless, that train is cancelled then you will be allowed to travel on the next. There are no advanced tickets for travel to Glasgow. A return ticket is only valid for the same day. There are no overnight returns valid between Edinburgh and Glasgow. Off peak travel between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid thus. Monday-Friday between 09.15-16.30 and then 18.30 to last train which is 23.30. This is both directions. Off peak between Edinburgh and Glasgow is valid at anytime on a Saturday and Sunday and official public holidays in Scotland. Now if you are staying overnight in Glasgow then I suggest you by a return Dalmeny to Glasgow off peak. This allows you to catch a train at Haymarkethe for Glasgow. You can travel back the next day with this ticket. I humbly suggest going into the travel shop at Haymarket where the staff will put you right. Good advice but it will save him nearly a fiver more if he gets his return to glasgow made out from eskbsnk and not dalmeny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ldb.aspx Good site above,your June dates will not be ready yet though. Study to get the best deal for you. Then book on site or go into Edinburgh booking office with the info you want for the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu40 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, theshed said: Good advice but it will save him nearly a fiver more if he gets his return to glasgow made out from eskbsnk and not dalmeny This, but if you're leaving from Dunbar. Get the train to Partick. mental eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 15 February 2018 at 07:38, Van Wilder said: Prices are going up again soon. Trains are a complete overpriced joke unless you can book far enough in advance. Probably overpriced to pay for the lucrative wages that the staff earn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 1 hour ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Probably overpriced to pay for the lucrative wages that the staff earn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Probably overpriced to pay for the lucrative wages that the staff earn. You must be a Sun reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 3 hours ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Probably overpriced to pay for the lucrative wages that the staff earn. Don't moan. Come and join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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