Raileasy

The Difference Between The "Cheapest" And "Flexible/Open Return"

Raileasy have simplified rail ticket types in to "Cheapest" and "Open/Flexible" to make it easier for customers to find the rail ticket they want.  These ticket types include the four main rail fares: The “Cheapest” ticket types are ADVANCE FARES and The “Flexible/Open Return” ticket types (in order of increasing flexibility) are the SUPER OFF PEAK, OFF PEAK, or ANYTIME fares. Fare price increases with flexibility.

The Ticket Fares Explained

ADVANCE

Booking: Single tickets available up to 12 weeks in advance, must be booked before travel date.  Subject to availability.
Validity: Valid on the time and date shown
Reservations: Raileasy will reserve seats for each leg of your journey subject to availability.
Refunds: Non refundable
Amendments: If the date of travel is to be changed then cancel the ticket and re-book.  Refund will be subject to GBP10.00 admin fee and any difference in fare.  Refund claims must be raised within 28 days of the date on ticket

OFF PEAK AND SUPER OFF PEAK

Booking: Single and return tickets available on or before the day of travel.
Validity: Outward or single: Restricted to off peak or super off peak trains, times and routes on the date shown on ticket. Return: Restricted to off peak and super off peak trains, times and routes, validity may vary but generally valid for one calendar month of the outward.
Reservations: Not compulsory.
Refunds: Full refund if submitted within 28 days of expiry date.  Subject to £10 admin fee
Amendments: If the date of travel is to be changed then cancel the ticket and re-book.  Refund will be subject to GBP10.00 admin fee and any difference in fare.  Refund claims must be raised within 28 days of date on ticket for a single or within 28 days the original return date for return tickets

 

ANYTIME

Booking: Single and return tickets available on or before the day of travel.
Validity: Single: Valid any time on the date shown on ticket or including up to five days later or for one month* (*variable).  Return: Valid any time on the date shown on ticket or up to one month of the outward* (Variable).
Reservations: Not compulsory.
Refunds: Full refund if submitted within 28 days of expiry date.  Subject to £10 admin fee
Amendments: If the date of travel is to be changed then cancel the ticket and re-book.  Refund will be subject to GBP10.00 admin fee and any difference in fare.  Refund claims must be raised within 28 days of date on ticket for a single or within 28 days the original return date for returns.

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