Save money with Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets

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All about Off-Peak tickets

Here’s what you need to know about our Off-Peak tickets.

What are Off-Peak tickets?

Off-Peak tickets are for trains that run at quieter times of the day. They’re great value if you don’t need to travel at busy times.

Are Off-Peak tickets single or return?

You can use them for both a single and a return journey. If you book a return, you can travel back on any day within 30 days of your outward journey. So that’s a nice bit of wiggle room.

When can I use Off-Peak tickets?

You can use Off-Peak tickets on any journey during these times:

  • Outside the rush hours on Monday-Thursday
  • All day Friday if your journey starts or ends at London Euston only
  • All day Saturday on all journeys
  • All day Sunday on all journeys

Want Off-Peak tickets for Monday – Thursday?

Check your journey below. Please note some journeys have extra restrictions on Off-Peak tickets.

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When can I buy Off-Peak tickets?

Anytime.

Can I reserve a seat?

Yes of course, just choose one when you book.

All about Super Off-Peak tickets

Super-Off Peak tickets are even better value than Off-Peak tickets. However they are only for quiet times of the day and for journeys to and from London Euston or to and from Milton Keynes Central.

What are Super Off-Peak tickets?

Super-Off peak tickets are for trains that run outside busy times and for certain journeys only.

Are Super Off-Peak tickets single or return?

Both. Want a return? You can travel back on any day within 30 days of your outward journey.

When can I use Super Off-Peak tickets?

Only on these journeys:

  • Trains to or from London Euston, Monday- Sunday
  • Trains to or from Milton Keynes Central, Monday-Sunday

Only at these times:

  • If you’re travelling towards London, your train must not arrive at London Euston before 1pm
  • If you’re travelling away from London, your train must not leave London Euston between 4pm and 7pm

These times apply even if you’re leaving or joining the train at Milton Keynes Central.

When can I buy Super Off-Peak tickets?

You can buy these tickets at any time.

Can I reserve a seat?

Yes, just pick your seat when you book.

What if I want a different journey?

You may be able to get Super-Off Peak tickets from another train company. You can still book through us.

When are Off-Peak trains?

During the week, Off-Peak travel times fall outside the morning and afternoon rush hours. So, if you don’t need to be at your destination at 9am, you can save money by booking an Off-Peak ticket. It also applies all day on Fridays for customers travelling to and from London Euston*, as well as throughout the weekend on all routes.

*Excluding journeys to/from Milton Keynes Central

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Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak?

Choose Off-Peak if:

  • You want to save money on your ticket
  • You’re happy to travel outside popular times
  • You don’t want to be restricted to trains running to and from London Euston or Milton Keynes Central

Choose Super-Off Peak if:

  • You want to save more
  • You’re happy with a smaller choice of trains
  • You’re happy to have more restrictions on the time you can travel
  • Your journey starts and ends at either London Euston or Milton Keynes Central
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