From 7 September 2008, we are simplifying the fares structure in line with a new national system.
The new names merge Single and Return tickets into new categories - Anytime, Off-Peak/Super Off-Peak and Advance - making it easier to find the best ticket to match your needs.
From Sunday 7 September
You will be able to enjoy simpler train fares for walk up rail journeys when the second stage of fares simplification takes effect on Sunday 7 September. This follows the introduction of simpler fares for Advance journeys in May 2008. ‘Walk-up’ fares (i.e. tickets that passengers don’t have to buy in advance of travel) will be grouped into one of two categories – Anytime or Off-Peak.
Anytime fares (Singles and Returns) can be purchased right up to the day and time of travel and used on any train without peak hour or any other restriction. Current ticket types that fall into the Anytime category include Open Singles and Open Returns.
Off-Peak tickets are, as their name suggests, cheaper fares for travelling during periods when train services are generally less busy. They can be bought right up until the time of departure but they carry restrictions on the time of travel. Current ticket types that will be renamed Off-Peak include Savers and Cheap Day Returns.
On some routes where there is more than one off-peak fare, the cheaper fare will be called Super Off-Peak. Current SuperSaver tickets fall into this category.
Here is a summary of the most important name changes:
OLD NAME NEW NAME
Standard Day Standard Anytime Day
Standard Open Standard Anytime
Cheap Day Standard Off-Peak Day
Saver Return Standard Off-Peak Return
Peak Day Travelcard Standard Anytime Day Travelcard
First Day First Anytime Day
First Open First Anytime
Most other ticket names are not changing.
Alternatively, pick up a leaflet from your nearest station or plan your journey here.