Penrith to Sheffield routing query

[sidetracked]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone with a better knowledge of the routing guide could help me.

Would it be valid to use a SVR Penrith to Sheffield off-peak return route "any permitted" to travel as far as Preston, across to York via Hebden Bridge, then on to Sheffield via Doncaster?

That Lancaster to Sheffield is allowed using maps NC + TP + SY seems to suggest to me that this route would be valid, but National Rail Enquiries says that two tickets are necessary.

Any advice would be appreciated! Many thanks in advance.

 

[calc7]

Yes - I agree that it is permitted route; but you have to do York to Sheffield via Doncaster and not some other way such as Pontefract.

 

[sidetracked]

Great, thanks for your reply. Be nice to have a bit of a change of scene and not have to go through Manchester as usual!

Am I likely to encounter problems using my ticket on that route though, particularly between York and Sheffield? Would it be wise to take the relevant bits of the routing guide?

 

[bb21]

Great, thanks for your reply. Be nice to have a bit of a change of scene and not have to go through Manchester as usual!

Am I likely to encounter problems using my ticket on that route though, particularly between York and Sheffield? Would it be wise to take the relevant bits of the routing guide?

It helps to have relevant documentation with you as you never know when you will run into an unknowledgeable guard, although I don't really think this is an unreasonable route so I wouldn't worry too much if I were you.