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[Closed] When to get train tickets cheapest

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Tickets seem to be released about 13 weeks in advance, is there a rule of thumb as to when they are cheapest to buy?

13 weeks away they don't seem nearly as cheap as I've got them in the past...


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:24 pm
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Split journeys, off peak, unpopular times etc.

Trainline, East Coast


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:27 pm
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I posted on here a while ago as I used to use trainline.com, but then realised going direct to the operator you pay no fees. I always buy in advance & never seen the price go down further.


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:28 pm
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Have you tried split tickets?

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/split-cheap-train-tickets/


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:31 pm
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Generally, far in advance but play with times as well. Travelled to Dundee from London, £20-£40 difference in prices on same day. Was cheaper taking 1st class at 12 than 2nd class at 10.


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:33 pm
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Was cheaper taking 1st class at 12 than 2nd class at 10.

Also worth noting that first isn't what it used to be on some services....


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 12:35 pm
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Thanks all, split ticket is saving me 30%

1st class rules, free booze and food weekdays Edinbugh->London!

Can't really play with dates as it's an event or booked times.


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 1:40 pm
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1st class rules, free booze and food weekdays Edinbugh->London!

Unless it's the Virgin XC or whatever it is then a sandwich and no drink, east coast mainline were tight on food and the drink wasn't as free flowing as the west was 8 years ago either...


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 1:42 pm
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Must have been my charm MWS, it flowed for me last time (April 14)


 
Posted : 27/02/2015 2:23 pm