I think there is an argument to say that is valid, but would you like to be a test case? If you are looking to be a test case, I'd first try it with the day ranger fare I mentioned earlier.I
However, if I bought an advance ticket from Euston to Lancaster and, at the same time, bought a single from Wigan NW to Preston, then got off at Preston, what offence would I have committed?
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That's your interpretation of the rules, it is not an actual rule.The T&Cs of the Advance ticket make it clear that they cannot 'cease using the ticket' at an intermediate station.
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If you do not leave the station, that is not a break of journey.If I travel on an earlier train from Lancaster, meet a friend for coffee in Preston station, and continue on my way on the 0758, would I be in trouble?