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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: Scooter on June 09, 2023, 12:12:04 pm

Title: LNER rail advice
Post by: Scooter on June 09, 2023, 12:12:04 pm
I’m considering applying for a part time secondment where I work but it is in London.
The job is a great opportunity, the only downside is the cost of rail travel. Anyone either know of any cheaper hacks or if the club still do LNER discount?
Title: Re: LNER rail advice
Post by: Herbert Anchovy on June 09, 2023, 02:09:42 pm
From my experience of travelling between Donny and London, I’d recommend:

1. Look at buying 2 single tickets rather than a return ticket
2. It’s sometimes cheaper to buy a separate ticket between Donny and Peterborough then a ticket from Peterborough to London than one for the full journey length
3. Hull Trains can be cheaper than LNER but run a much reduced service.
4. Be as flexible as possible about when you’re travelling. You can save a tonne of cash by travelling off peak.
5. Sometimes travelling from Sheffield to London is cheaper than from Donny.

Hope these help a bit.
Title: Re: LNER rail advice
Post by: Scooter on June 09, 2023, 04:11:37 pm
Thanks Herbert
Title: Re: LNER rail advice
Post by: Muttley on June 09, 2023, 08:51:13 pm
Book as far in advance as possible.

Can you ask the company to pay or contribute to the cost?