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« on: November 24, 2016, 17:29:48 »
Hi all. On Tuesday the 6th December I will need to travel from Reading to London Paddington off peak. I will need a travel card.

So far easy.

How ever I need to return to Didcot not Reading on the same day.

So I guess I have two options, which are:

Buy an off peak travel card from Reading and pay for a single from Reading to Didcot on the way back or
Buy an off peak travel card from Didcot buy board the train at Reading for the inbound service.

I would guess the second is the cheaper option but is it permissible under the COC?

Many thanks in advance

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« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2016, 19:35:29 »
Not a problem having ticket from Didcot and starting the journey at Reading. Gates may reject the ticket but staff should wave you through with a smile Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2016, 19:58:23 »
Quote from: Ollie on November 24, 2016, 19:35:29
Not a problem having ticket from Didcot and starting the journey at Reading. Gates may reject the ticket but staff should wave you through with a smile Smiley

Thanks Ollie.
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« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2016, 20:01:12 »
The first option is actually marginally cheaper (60p). The balance might change if particular railcards are used.
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« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2016, 20:30:10 »
Quote from: didcotdean on November 24, 2016, 20:01:12
The first option is actually marginally cheaper (60p). The balance might change if particular railcards are used.


Well that is worth knowing thank you.
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