suzanneparis
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Hello all and many many thanks for help in the past.
I have to go from Leicester to Glasgow next week:
Outward depart Leicester about 7.30am on Thursday 21 Nov.
Return depart Glasgow about 9.45 am on Friday 22 Nov.
I have a senior railcard.
Because I don't like changing trains I would prefer just one change. So presumably the route would be Leicester to Birmingham to Glasgow. Then return.
But.... Trainsplit offer a price which is slightly cheaper (if I limit myself to one change) than buying a normal off peak return. But I think it is more limited on what trains I can catch. I would quite like flexibility.
So my questions:
1 IF I had a problem on the journey is it easier to get a refund from Trainsplit (which involves several tickets) or from a TOC such as Virgin.
2 IF I do buy via a TOC site would it be best to buy from Virgin as I am travelling with them on the bit from Birmingham to Glasgow
3 If I buy an off peak return via Virgin can I come back at any time on the 22nd or even for a few days afterwards?
4 FLOODS. Has there been any flooding on my proposed route Leic to Brum to Glas? And is it likely there will be any?
5 Does the trainsplit ticket limit me or can I come back on other trains on the 22nd or even on the 23rd?
6 The current price for the return with Virgin is about £97. Is this a standard fare or do I need to buy it quick before it gets more expensive?
Many thanks for any help
I have to go from Leicester to Glasgow next week:
Outward depart Leicester about 7.30am on Thursday 21 Nov.
Return depart Glasgow about 9.45 am on Friday 22 Nov.
I have a senior railcard.
Because I don't like changing trains I would prefer just one change. So presumably the route would be Leicester to Birmingham to Glasgow. Then return.
But.... Trainsplit offer a price which is slightly cheaper (if I limit myself to one change) than buying a normal off peak return. But I think it is more limited on what trains I can catch. I would quite like flexibility.
So my questions:
1 IF I had a problem on the journey is it easier to get a refund from Trainsplit (which involves several tickets) or from a TOC such as Virgin.
2 IF I do buy via a TOC site would it be best to buy from Virgin as I am travelling with them on the bit from Birmingham to Glasgow
3 If I buy an off peak return via Virgin can I come back at any time on the 22nd or even for a few days afterwards?
4 FLOODS. Has there been any flooding on my proposed route Leic to Brum to Glas? And is it likely there will be any?
5 Does the trainsplit ticket limit me or can I come back on other trains on the 22nd or even on the 23rd?
6 The current price for the return with Virgin is about £97. Is this a standard fare or do I need to buy it quick before it gets more expensive?
Many thanks for any help