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Buy anytime, travel anytime.

Anytime fares are fully flexible tickets, with no restrictions on when you can travel. Perfect for people who need complete flexibility.

You can buy Anytime tickets anytime before you travel and you can use your ticket to travel on any train. With an Anytime ticket you can also break your journey at stations along the way.

Anytime Single and Anytime Day (Single and Return) tickets must be used on the date shown on your ticket. For Anytime Return tickets, the outward journey must be made on the date shown on your ticket and return journeys must be made within one calendar month.

You can reserve a seat on many longer distance services and reservations are recommended on busy services.

Child discounts apply for all Anytime fares.

Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class Anytime fares. Senior, HM Forces and Disabled Persons Railcard holders also get 1/3 off all First Class Anytime fares. Please note that minimum fares / time restrictions may apply to tickets bought with a Railcard.

Choosing your ticket

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But if you're not sure which is the best ticket for you, choose a ticket type from the menu and we'll try to answer your questions.

Anytime Return: summary of conditions or restrictions
Question Answer
When can I make my outward journey? Any train within five days including the date shown on the ticket.
When can I make my return journey? Any train within one calendar month.
Can I break my journey? Yes, outward and/or return.
What train can I travel on? Any train, subject to route of ticket.
Is availability controlled? No.
What is the booking deadline? Day of travel.
Do I need a seat reservation? Advisable.
Do railcard discounts apply? Yes.
Can I change my travel plans once booked? Yes - free of charge, within the validity of the ticket.
Can I get a refund? Yes - Less administration fee.
Where can I buy this ticket? All outlets.

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