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alex17595

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If you use the FGW app you can get them from that (Bridgend-Street bus) You can get a railcard discount on these tickets at least for the 16-25.

I don't think it matters what bus you get on as I got on an earlier one than my itinery said and the driver didn't bat an eyelid, you may be able to get off at Glastonbury but I didn't try that. The earliest off peak train for this trip leaves after 8:30 from Bridgend. £25ish off peak (no RC)
 

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Thanks :)

I have found this fare on the FGW website.
It is a bit strange though that you can't find it on thetrainline.com, National Rail Enquires, Arriva Train Wales etc. websites.

I have noticed that there aren't any advanced fares, so the cheapest fare would be an off-peak single. Is this true?

Also, could I buy this ticket on the train? What about on an Arriva Trains Wales train?
 

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Bus links are not always programmed into online booking engines. If you want to buy an add-on fare, your best bet is to visit a ticket office.

The Manual information is attached. Railcard discount is available on the add-on.
 

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Thanks :)

I asked at my local station ticket office. The person had never heard of it, but found it on the system.
First I had checked the ticket machine at the station (ATW), and that didn't have the Glastonbury Bus option. So you definitely have to ask at the ticket desk.
 

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I emailed NRE and they said they focus on trains so not all the bus links will be there. You can in fact get a bus only ticket with railcars discount! Its like £4-5 bus return from Bristol. Maybe better if you combine with advances.
 
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