Birmingham - Herne Bay return next weekend with BOJ

[dvboy]

Hello

I am looking to make the following journey

Birmingham to Herne Bay on Fri 24 August, leaving as soon as possible after 15:30.
Herne Bay to Birmingham anytime on Mon 27 August, with a break of journey in London for as long a time as possible.

I am currently considering a Super Off Peak return via High Wycombe at £50.00 but was wondering if anyone could find a way to beat this?

 

[soil]

You can save about £5 by splitting across London using Oyster/Overground. Hardly seems worth it.

 

[dvboy]

You can save about £5 by splitting across London using Oyster/Overground. Hardly seems worth it.

Might be if it involves a faster journey either end, or would it still be via High Wycombe and not HS1?

 

[soil]

Might be if it involves a faster journey either end, or would it still be via High Wycombe and not HS1?

You'd have to take the stopping London Midland train to Watford Junction(2 hours), change for Harrow & Wealdstone and then work your way through London on the overground. And no high speed.

You can use HS1 on the through ticket, map GC + LONDON + HK.

 

[dvboy]

You'd have to take the stopping London Midland train to Watford Junction(2 hours), change for Harrow & Wealdstone and then work your way through London on the overground. And no high speed.

You can use HS1 on the through ticket, map GC + LONDON + HK.

Thanks, that's good to know - WebTIS suggested London Bridge.
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Does anyone know if I'll be able to buy the Super Off Peak Return on the train from Moor Street? I might be pushed for time to be able to buy it from Snow Hill (where I'll be starting the journey)

 

[sonic2009]

Moor Street is barried, so you will not be able to purchase the ticket onboard.

 

[dvboy]

Moor Street is barried, so you will not be able to purchase the ticket onboard.

I know that but not at all? As I'll have been using my season ticket to get from Snow Hill to Moor Street, could I not buy it on board between Moor Street and Solihull where my season ticket is valid?

 

[sonic2009]

I understand now, I would say yes but cannot confirm for definite, you may wish to seek the guard asap and explain the situation.

 

[yorkie]

You can ask and many guards will say yes (if approached while your Season is still valid) but officially they can charge the full Anytime fare. If they will not sell the Super Off Peak Return, then you will have to get off at Solihull, get the ticket there, and get the following train.

 

[LexyBoy]

If you work near Snow Hill or any other staffed station could you nip out on lunch to get the ticket? Or buying online to pick up might save a little time.

Chiltern guards always seem reasonable to me though and I expect you'll be able to buy on board.

 

[dvboy]

Bought it at Snow Hill this morning as I had time.