how do i get a Priv return on the underground ?

[goatie]

hi folks, got to go on the underground thursday (Kings Cross to Paddington) how do i get a priv return for the tube?
last time i went to london there were no tiket offices open and the LUL staff said i would have to pay full price on my debit card
just been on the Rail DelerivyGroup site it says buy tickets from "National Rail Ticket Offices" do they mean Kings Cross main line station ?

thanks

 

[jamieP]

I wasnt aware we got any reduced rate on the underground.

 

[goatie]

always used too, as far as I'm aware still do

 

[skyhigh]

I wasnt aware we got any reduced rate on the underground.

You do as safeguarded staff, otherwise no.

just been on the Rail DelerivyGroup site it says buy tickets from "National Rail Ticket Offices" do they mean Kings Cross main line station ?

That's how I'd understand it. If you have an Oyster card you might be better off getting the discount enabled on that, though I'm not sure how you'd get that done.

 

[goatie]

I don't have an Oyster card, in non-covid times would only go to London and use Tube once/twice a year so would not use Oyster card enough
so its pop into Kings Cross Ticket office then

 

[jamieP]

The document for non- safeguarded staff says this-

Section 9: Travel in London
There is no eligibility for free or reduced rate travel on TfLs’ London
Underground, Dockland Light Railway, bus and river services.
National Rail Services in the Oyster area

You can use your Rail Staff Leisure Card to travel at Priv-rate either by
purchasing a paper ticket or using an Oyster card.
If you want to travel using Priv-rate on an Oyster card, take your Rail Staff
Leisure Card to one of the following National Rail stations. A member of
staff will be able to set the NR only Priv discount on your Oyster card using
a Ticket Vending Machine. Your Oyster card must be registered before staff
can set the discount.

 

[goatie]

I'm a oldie and so I'm safeguarded staff, so i think i can buy ticket from National rail Ticket office

 

[Nym]

Of course a possible dumb question would be. For the sake of Kings Cross to Paddington, is it worth the hassle and time of a a ticket office for the insignificant absolute saving cost?

 

[goatie]

yes your right about the saving,
I'll see what the ticket office is like before i line up

 

[reb0118]

What is your complete journey on the day in question?

 

[Surreytraveller]

You need to get an Oystercard and apply to RSTL for the discount, then take your Oystercard and the application to an Underground station for staff to load the discount onto your Oystercard.
You will need to renew the discount each year (although you only need to go through the application process once)

 

[SargeNpton]

You need to get an Oystercard and apply to RSTL for the discount, then take your Oystercard and the application to an Underground station for staff to load the discount onto your Oystercard.
You will need to renew the discount each year (although you only need to go through the application process once)

Fine for those who are in London on a regular basis, but far too much hassle if you only visit once or twice a year.

 

[6Gman]

Fine for those who are in London on a regular basis, but far too much hassle if you only visit once or twice a year.

Once done it's sorted. I've been on a priv oyster since 2011 even though some years I don't go near the place.

For ease of use, personally, I'd recommend it. (Can also be used on buses, though without the priv discount obviously)

 

[goatie]

I'll only use the Oyster card once or twice a year so not sure getting a Oyster card would save me much

going from Newark to Chippenham return

 

[Haywain]

I'll only use the Oyster card once or twice a year so not sure getting a Oyster card would save me much

going from Newark to Chippenham return

Are you getting free travel on part of that? Otherwise buy a through ticket which includes your underground transfer.

 

[goatie]

free travel other than on the underground

 

[Haywain]

Priv will save you £1 each way compared to using contactless at public rates. Whilst I'm a great believer in every penny counting there has to be a question as to whether it's worth the effort. It's more worthwhile getting the Priv discount on Oyster, even if you don't use it very often

 

[goatie]

at a £1 each way on point lining up at KX ticket office, its only me travelling
I just flash the bank card

 

[reb0118]

A priv return from Finsbury Park to Acton Main Line may save you a quid (every penny's a prisoner oop north). Get Newark BO to issue it to you prior to travel.

Seemingly the priv oyster fare is 85p.

 

[Haywain]

A priv return from Finsbury Park to Acton Main Line may save you a quid (every penny's a prisoner oop north). Get Newark BO to issue it to you prior to travel.

Seemingly the priv oyster fare is 85p.

Newark booking office could equally issue the cheaper Zone 1 single with a prov discount.

 

[goatie]

Newark booking office could equally issue the cheaper Zone 1 single with a prov discount.

thanks will pop down today to book some seats and see about zone 1 priv, could i get a return for zone 1 ?

 

[steamybrian]

I can confirm that privilege tickets for LU can be purchased from any National Rail station ticket office.
Some ticket offices may be reluctant/can't be bothered/do not know how to do it. For example I have purchased a LU zone 1 priv ticket from Torquay ticket office but conversely the ticket office at Sevenoaks refused to do it.
I will agree reb0118 above that if you buy a priv ticket across London it should include travel on LU.

 

[goatie]

steamybrian
thanks

decided to go from Retford Stn, popped in there yesterday, lady in booking office sorted out all my seat tickets and the tickets for the tube at priv rate
now we will see if it works ok