Hitchin to Bournemouth

[Dunderhead]

Could anyone help me with this fare? An off-peak return between Hitchin and Bournemouth is £49.45 with a Network Railcard. Is there any way I could make this journey with a walk-up fare for less money, e.g. through splitting? The destination doesn't need to be Bournemouth, it could be any station between Hamworthy and Christchurch, if that makes any difference at all. Cheers

 

[bb21]

Returning a different day I assume?

 

[Dunderhead]

Indeed

 

[bb21]

Hitchin - Brighton
Route +Any Permitted
Off-Peak Return Restriction 5M
£28.65

Brighton - Bournemouth
Route Via Barnham
Off-Peak Return Restriction 4B
£17.80

Cheaper but slower.

 

[trc666]

Hitchin - Wimbledon (route CAMDEN ROAD) £20.25
Brighton - Bournemouth (route NOT VIA LONDON, valid via Clapham Junction I believe) £25.90

£46.15 total

 

[Dunderhead]

Thank you both very much for taking the time to work this out. It's not a huge saving but every penny counts!

Out of interest, if I were instead purchasing Advance tickets, would the best splits be the same or might they be different?

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