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Save money by travelling during quieter periods.
Perfect if you’re not in a rush - and enjoy:
Semi-flexible travel
Use on any Off-Peak service, including weekend services
Advance booking
Buy on the day or in advance
Single or return travel
And there’s no need to choose a return date - just return within 30 days of your outbound journey
Beat the queues
Avoid rush hour for cheaper fares.
Why brave rush hour if you don’t need to? Off-Peak tickets save you money on the full-price fare and give you a little bit more room to stretch out by avoiding busy commuter times. Perfect if you’re not travelling on a tight deadline.
You can buy Off-Peak tickets at any time.
If you’re looking to avoid the crowds, try to travel between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00, Monday to Thursday.
The weekend begins early for us, so our Off-Peak fares start on Friday and last throughout the whole weekend. It’s worth watching out for big events like football matches or festivals, as these can be busy times to travel.
Not sure whether Off-Peak is the one for you?
Pros
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Semi-flexible, can be used on any Off-Peak service including any service at weekends
- Fully refundable for a £10-a-ticket administration fee
- Single or Return tickets available
- Buy on the day or in advance of travel
- No need to pick a return date, just return within 30 days of your outbound journey
Cons
- Seat not guaranteed unless you make a seat reservation. If you want one, request this when you buy your ticket.
- First Class only available on selected routes
- Outbound travel must be on a selected day
What are Off-Peak tickets?
If you don’t need to brave the rush hour, Off-Peak tickets were made for you. You’ll save money on the full price fare and have a little more room to stretch out as you’ll avoid the busiest trains. Off-Peak train tickets are perfect for people who aren’t travelling to a tight deadline.
You need to specify a day for your outbound travel, but your return travel can be on any day. First Class is only available on certain routes for Off-Peak travel, and if you want to reserve a seat, you should do so at the time of booking your Off-Peak train ticket.
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 9 am, you can save money by booking an Off-Peak ticket. It also applies all day on Friday for customers travelling to and from London Euston, as well as the weekend for all travellers.
Click here to learn more about Off-Peak Fridays
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When can I travel with an Off-Peak return ticket?
You can book your Off-Peak tickets at any time, but you must travel during the middle of the day, in the evenings or at any time on weekends, avoiding the morning and late-afternoon rush hour. Our weekend Off-Peak hours start from Friday morning for Euston departures, meaning customers can travel on any train from as early as 05:05 to make the most of the weekend.
Can I get a refund for Off-Peak tickets?
If you can no longer use your ticket, our Off-Peak are both fully refundable, minus a £10 administration fee. If you purchased your ticket from our website or app, you can apply for a refund through the My Account section of our website.
For more information on Refunds then please use the link below:
Click here for more information on refunds
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