Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

Celestial

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Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

« on: September 10, 2019, 10:30:18 »

Researching a possible trip to North Wales I've discovered the following anomaly. Using anytime single fares, to Conway:-
Newport £78.40
STJ^▸ £78.40
Patchway £52.80
B T Meads£52.80
with the last two being via a change at Newport.
Is there anything to stop me buying a ticket from Patchway (or even Pilning, and then saying I had to start from STJ as there are no trains from Pilning!) to get the cheaper ticket?


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ChrisB

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Re: Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2019, 10:37:09 »

better still, as break of journey allowed on Anytime singles, is to simply join the train at STJ^▸ and, only if questioned, say you changed trains at STJ, and buy as from BRI^» . But I doubt yuou'll get asked.


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JayMac

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Re: Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2019, 12:58:16 »

There's really no need to volunteer information about pretend journeys.

The National Rail Conditions of Travel permit starting short on an Anytime Single.


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Re: Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2019, 12:59:04 »

I had better not add comment about SailRail tickets from Bristol to Dublin routed via Newport and Conway, as brea of journey is not allowed.


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Celestial

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Re: Strange Fare Differences to North Wales

« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2019, 13:08:17 »

Thanks all. Good to know that it is allowed.


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