 | Guide to Rail Tickets & Railcards |  |
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| Guide To Walk-on Tickets Available from the “Train Conductor” from Felixstowe and Trimley |
| Anytime Single – Single Journey Ticket (No travel Restrictions) Anytime Return – Return Ticket (No Travel Restrictions) Return Portion of Ticket valid for travel 1 month from date of purchase Anytime Day Return - Return Ticket valid for travel only on day of purchase Off Peak Single - Single Journey Ticket valid to travel on off peak trains only (Can be used after 08:45 Monday to Fridays restriction vary during Evening Peak Mondays to Fridays, no restrictions at weekends) Off Peak Return - Return Journey Ticket valid to travel on off peak trains only. Return Portion of Ticket valid for 1 month from date of purchase (Can be used after 08:45 Monday to Fridays restriction vary during Evening Peak Mondays to Fridays, no restrictions at weekends) Off Peak Day Return - Return Journey Ticket valid to travel on off peak trains only. Return Ticket Portion valid for travel on day of purchase only. (Can be used after 08:45 Monday to Fridays restriction vary during Evening Peak Mondays to Fridays, no restrictions at weekends) London 1 Day Travelcards – Peak and Off Peak Day Return Ticket to London which included unlimited travel On “National Rail Services”, “Transport For London” Bus, Underground, Tram and Docklands Railway In Zones 1 to 6.(Off Peak Tickets can’t be used on “National Rail Services” during “Peak Travel” periods) valid only on day of travel. Group Save 3 or 4 - Available for travelling to any station in the national express (East Anglia) area and London in groups of 3 or 4 (Combination of Adults and Children) on “Off Peak” services only for the fare of 2 Adults additional children travel at £1, terms and conditions apply (Can be used in conjunction with “London 2 for 1 offers” details can be found at www.daysoutguide.co.uk ) Anglia Plus One Day Pass – Hop on/off unlimited travel ticket £13.50 adult and up to 4 accompanied children can travel for just £2 each, available from 08:45 Mondays to Fridays and all day at weekends on the following national express (East Anglia) services: |
| Felixstowe to Ipswich Ipswich to Norwich Ipswich to Cambridge Ipswich to Ely Ipswich to Lowestoft Norwich to Cambridge Norwich to Lowestoft Norwich to Great Yarmouth Norwich to Sherringham A 3 in 7 day ticket is available from mainline station booking offices, £27 adult and up to 4 accompanied children can travel for just £2 each. |  |
| Multi-Ticket Travel ("Make Huge Savings On Rail Travel”) |
| The fare structure of the “National Rail Network” is inadequately configured even within train operating companies’ areas. To take advantage of this savings can be made on journeys by purchasing more than 1 ticket for the journey being made. “Peak and Off Peak” travel restrictions apply but providing the train you are travelling stop at the station where tickets start or finish there is no need to change trains. It is advised when travelling using “Multi-Tickets” to purchase your tickets in advance but they can be purchased on the day of travel. Any “Walk on Ticket” for any journey can be purchased from any station travel office or from the conductor on the train providing they have the competence to perform the transaction. Many national express (East Anglia) conductors have incompetence knowledge of the “National Rail Network”. 2 Examples of Multi-Ticket Savings from Felixstowe To Birmingham via Peterborough (Off Peak Return) Standard Off Peak Return £66.10 "Multi-Ticket” Standard Off Peak Return £49.30 (2 Tickets: Felixstowe to Peterborough – Peterborough to Birmingham) To Bristol Temple Meads (Day Return Peak) Standard Anytime Return £203 “Multi-Ticket” Standard Return £70.60 (3 Tickets: Felixstowe to Colchester – Colchester to Didcot – Didcot to Bristol) |
| Advanced Tickets |
| By purchasing up to 3 months in advance savings can be made on rail fares. Nearly all “Advance Tickets” are for single journeys although some train operating companies (Virgin Trains and London Midland Railway) offer advanced “Super Off Peak Returns”. “Advance Ticket” prices vary amongst the train operating companies with some offering better fares and others (national express (East Anglia) are one of the less generous operators). “Advance tickets” can only be used on the date of travel and on the nominated train! If the train is missed, tickets are not valid for travel, the full single fare will apply and in some circumstances the addition of a “Penalty Fare” unless services are severely disrupted with an “Emergency Timetable” in operation. “Advanced Tickets can be purchased at any rail station with a travel office or online, All train operators sell “Advance Tickets” online plus independent ticket agents in which some charge a card fee. From a IBPTS online “Advance Ticket” purchase survey “Virgin Trains” were the most efficient with an easy to navigate website and next day 1st class post delivery guaranteed at no extra charge if book before 15:00. The Trainline and Raileasy were the most inefficient and it is advised to avoid these. national express (East Anglia) restrict “Advance Tickets” from Felixstowe with very limited fare offers with the average cheapest being £10 to London, A wider choice is available from Ipswich with £9 fare being the average cheapest to London. “ “Advance Tickets” can make beneficial savings on long journeys. Journeys must be planned carefully with sufficient time allowed for connections, late running and delays, as train operating companies will not take into consideration delays or service disruption of other train operating companies! We advise when travelling using “Advance Tickets” that a separate ticket is purchased for each journey to make greater savings; for example Felixstowe to Bristol 2 tickets (Felixstowe to London + London Zone 1 to Bristol) Using “Advance Tickets” this journey can be made “Off Peak” for as little as £15! |
| All Line 7 Day Rover Ticket |
The All Line Rail Rover ticket allows unlimited travel on the “National Rail Network” services at anytime for 7 consecutive days (Some Peak restrictions apply). It does not include the charge for seat reservations, where payable. It is valid for travel on the Caledonian Sleeper seat coach (reservations compulsory) or in a berth with payment of the appropriate supplement. It is also valid on the Ffestiniog Railway. The all lines rover is not valid for travel on Eurostar, Heathrow Express, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway and Croydon Tramlink, private railways (except Ffestiniog Railway) or on any shipping service. Additionally it is also not available for travel on Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow. Adult Standard Class £430 Adult First Class £650 Discounts are available with some Railcards |
| Seat Reservations (Mainline Services) |
| To reserve a seat in Standard Class, a cost of £2.50 is added to the ticket price. For Season Ticket holders, the cost is £1.00. These costs apply to a single journey. A return journey will cost £5 (£2 for season ticket holders).Seat Reservation is optional with the cost applying to the following ticket types, Standard Anytime/Off Peak, Ranger/Rover (including BritRail) and promotional tickets. Seat reservation charges do not apply in First Class on national express (East Anglia) services. If travelling First Class, seat reservations can be made free-of-charge. Travelling on an Advance ticket, seat reservation is included with the ticket. |
| Penalty Fares (Mainline Services) |
| national express (East Anglia) operates a Penalty Fares scheme on mainline services. All Penalty Fare Stations are clearly identified by distinct warning signs at each station entrance. At Penalty Fare Stations, if you cannot buy the ticket you require at the station ticket office you must use the self-service ticket machine or ‘Permit to Travel machine. Where a ‘Permit to Travel machine is provided it will be switched on when the ticket office is closed. To obtain your ‘’Permit to Travel’, insert coins up to the value of your fare. You must exchange your ‘Permit’ for a valid ticket at the first opportunity, and pay any difference in fare, either from on-train staff or at a ticket office. The exchange should be made within two hours of buying a ‘Permit’. You must always have a valid ticket or a ‘Permit to Travel’ for your journey before you board a train at a Penalty Fare Station. If you cannot present a valid ticket or ‘Permit’ when requested, you will be liable to pay a Penalty Fare of £20 or twice the appropriate full Single fare to the next station at which the train stops, whichever is the greater. You will then be required to leave the train at that stop or, if you wish to remain on the train, purchase a full Single fare ticket to your destination. On train “Ticket Inspectors and Conductors” do not have any law and detainment enforcement powers, they can only request payment and ask passengers to leave the train. Any physical contact with passenger is categorised as an assault upon the passenger. |
| Railcards |
| There are Six types of Railcard (16 to 25, Family & Friends, Senior, Disabled Person, Network and HM Forces) which be used on the “National Rail” Network offering a 1/3 off all rail fares including “Advanced Tickets” Minimum fares apply during Peak Travel Times Mondays to Fridays. Other special beneficial promotions are offered with certain railcards. 1 year Railcards can be purchase at any Station Travel Office or online at www.railcard.co.uk , 3 year Railcards can only be purchased online. 16 to 25 Railcard A 16-25 Railcard costs £26 for 1 year and £65 for 3 years. To be eligible for this railcard you must be aged between 16 and 25 or in fulltime education which requires verification. Railcard can be purchased up until the day before your 24th birthday. A £12 minimum fare applies for journeys made before 10am Monday to Friday, excluding Advance fares. This minimum fare does not apply on public holidays or throughout July and August. Family & Friends Railcard A Family & Friends Railcard cost £26 for 1 year and £65 for 3 years. This entitles a 1/3 off adult fares, and 60% off Children’s fares. To use a Family & Friends Railcard, your group must consist of at least one named card holder and one child (Aged 5 to 15 years).The maximum group size is 4 adults & 4 Children, If the only child in the Family & Friends Railcard & Friends group is aged less than 5 years of age, the Railcard holder may purchase a discounted ticket in order for that accompanying adult to qualify for the discount on their tickets. Cannot be used in the London and Southeast area until after 10am Mondays to Fridays. Senior Railcard A Senior Railcard costs £26 for 1 year and £65 for 3 years, To be eligible for this railcard you must be aged 60 or over. Cannot be used in the London and Southeast area until after 10am Mondays to Fridays. Disabled Person Railcard A Disabled Person Railcard cost £18 for 1 year or £48 for 3 years. To be eligible for this railcard proof of disability is required. A travelling companion can also travel at the discounted fare. There are no travel restrictions but it is advised to travel at Off Peak, Mondays to Fridays. Network Railcard A Network Railcard cost £25 for 1 year, which provides discount travel 1/3 off Adult fares and 60% off of child fares within the Network Area which stretches from Manningtree to Exeter! Up to 3 Adults and 4 Children can travel as a group. A £13 minimum fare, Monday to Friday, except Public Holidays. The minimum fare does not apply at weekends. Discounted child fares are subject to a £1 minimum fare at all times. Anytime Day Travelcards are subject to a minimum fare of £14.80 and London Area Zones 1–6 Off-Peak Day Travelcards are subject to a £5 minimum fare on weekends and public holidays. Minimum fares apply to each individual travelling, not to the total value of tickets purchased. Network Railcards can only be purchase at Station Ticket offices within Network Area. Although Felixstowe is not in the Network Railcard area but beneficial savings on fares can be made if you travel regular to London, South East and the South Off Peak, For Example Multi-Ticket London Travelcard from Felixstowe £24-10! HM Forces Railcard A HM Forces Railcard cost £15 for 1 year. Only members of the armed and reserved forces and their dependants are entitled to this railcard. A minimum £12 fare applies if travelling before 10am Mondays to Fridays except during July and August when the minimum fare is £8 |
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