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Our ticket types explained

Don’t know the difference between tickets? This quick guide explains our ticket types so you can find the right option for your journey

Some of our ticket types

Are you confused about what ticket is the best value for your journey? We’ve created this quick guide so you can compare and find the right ticket for you. If you’re a railcard holder, don’t forget that you can also enjoy 1/3 off the price of many of our standard tickets. We’ve got four main ticket types you can choose from…

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Advance Ticket

If you know when you will be travelling in the next couple of months you can save money by buying an Advance Ticket. You can book them online up to 12 weeks in advance of the date you want to travel on.

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Anytime Ticket

Our Anytime Ticket is completely flexible so there are no restrictions on when you can travel to get to your chosen destination. You can even stop off at stations on the way if you like.

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Off-Peak Ticket

Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Tickets are usually the cheapest option if you have the flexibility to travel outside of peak times.

Flexi Season tickets

Flexi Season ticket

If you're planning to travel to the office a couple of times a week, our brand new Flexi Season ticket could be the perfect option and offer you better value for your new commute.

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Season Ticket

If you make the same peak time journey three times a week or more you could save money by buying a season ticket. You can choose between periods that run from one week to a year to suit you.

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Super Off-Peak ticket

Super Off-Peak Tickets are valid for travel after 10am Monday - Friday, and any time at weekends or Bank Holidays.

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