Advice Needed

[Phil]

The last time I was on a train was in 1976 so it's fair to say I'm a little out of touch.

 

We have a 5 day break in London booked for July and rather than have the hassle of driving we've decided to go by train. I've scoured the net and am taken aback by the fare prices, has anyone any advice on where to pre-book tickets at the best prices?

 

Many thanks,

 

A tight old git! 

[FUJI]

Don't know about trains Phil, but I do know that the area immediately around The Royal Albert Hall, has a Park and at least three Major Museums ( including the V&A ) within walking distance, with much of the area pedestrianised........whilst we only had five hours to kill whilst our Granddaughter was rehearsing for a Schools choir, you will have bags of time.

We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and cost of food at the V&A dining s area where there is bags of choice.....the Albert Hall caterers ( Rhubarb) also do good food, if a little pricey.

My advice wold be to visit your nearest railway station.....or.....tourist information office.........where you should find all the current deals......other folks may know about searching and booking online.

FUJI

[JohnP]

Phil...I bet you would save a packet by using National Express.

[fuzzyedges]

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

 

Might help

[Denis]

Another for you Phil.

 

 

http://www.thetrainline.com/

[kev]

hi Phil , we used east coast trains for London , the best time to book for the cheapest tickets is 12 weeks before you want to travel .

also try national rail .

hope you get sorted .

[Guest]

trainline.com is good for searching out the cheapest prices 

[NannyFerret]

I always use www.thetrainline.com. It's the best site that I have found.
I print out the one that I want to book and buy my tickets from Coventry station. I get the cheapest open return so I don't have to be on a train at a certain time.

Edited April 30, 2013 by NannyFerret

[Phil]

Thanks everyone. Just need get searching 

[Phil]

Train tickets booked through Cross Country Trains.

 

2 adults 1 child, the prices varied from £432 to £48.50 return. Guess which one we went for?

 

I checked National Express and their return price was £70.50.

[annie]

i only use coaches.....i hate trains. 

[Phil]

Had the price been reasonable I would have happily travelled by bus, although the journey time was doubled.