I don't wish to name the stations at this stage, but, with stations A -> B -> C -> D in a line, not being part of the same station group, I'd like to buy a C to D "via B" CDR ticket which permits BoJ at intermediate stations, and use it, along with a different CDR valid for A to B, to travel A to D return to save money on the A to D through fare.
Journey planners show C to D via B as being valid notwithstanding the doubleback through C.
Firstly, am I correct in thinking that this is valid, provided of course that the train stops at B in both direction (it definitely will) and does not stop at C in either direction, since a ticket routed "via B" must surely, by definition, have "B" as an intermediate station?
Secondly, am I likely to face hassle on the trains, particularly when using a combination of tickets in such a way as to make it obvious that I have not travelled from C?
Journey planners show C to D via B as being valid notwithstanding the doubleback through C.
Firstly, am I correct in thinking that this is valid, provided of course that the train stops at B in both direction (it definitely will) and does not stop at C in either direction, since a ticket routed "via B" must surely, by definition, have "B" as an intermediate station?
Secondly, am I likely to face hassle on the trains, particularly when using a combination of tickets in such a way as to make it obvious that I have not travelled from C?