PhilipW
Member
Q: Is it possible to get a Southampton to Manchester walk-on off peak return that allows you go travel via Birmingham one way and via London the other way ?
I ask because
a) I am travelling north on Thursday, day of tube strike so going via Birmingham is best
b) I am returning on Sunday when there is a bus replacement service between Leamington and Oxford.
So travelling up via Birmingham and returning via London seems like a very reasonable option. I would like to think that the UK rail industry allows you to do this at no extra cost.
However I am not so sure. In fact I fear not and that it is only allowed by buying two singles and greatly increasing the cost. Not good.
I ask because
a) I am travelling north on Thursday, day of tube strike so going via Birmingham is best
b) I am returning on Sunday when there is a bus replacement service between Leamington and Oxford.
So travelling up via Birmingham and returning via London seems like a very reasonable option. I would like to think that the UK rail industry allows you to do this at no extra cost.
However I am not so sure. In fact I fear not and that it is only allowed by buying two singles and greatly increasing the cost. Not good.