Despite the number of trains operating through Stoke direct to Stockport is it actually possible to use a Stoke-Stockport ticket via Crewe? According to the routing guide I've got it is but I'd just like clarification if its possible
For future reference, if you go to a TOC route planner, it should have a box for "go via this station" (you may need to select advanced options first).
If you put Stoke to Stockport via Crewe into the planner, it will tell you if there are any trains on which the fastest route which meets your criteria is a valid route. If none are, it will either display a higher price and tell you you need to buy two tickets, or refuse to give any results at all.
If it only gives a few times, you may need to be careful about exactly which route your train takes, and possibly take a printout of the itinerary in case of any queries. As it gives two trains per hour on that route, you should have no worries.
Only the National Rail Enquiries website will do this! It's a good feature, however it doesn't make it completely clear what the two tickets are that it's recommending. (Yes, it clearly states the ticket type, but not the origin/destination!)...If none are, it will either display a higher price and tell you you need to buy two tickets....
Only the National Rail Enquiries website will do this! It's a good feature, however it doesn't make it completely clear what the two tickets are that it's recommending. (Yes, it clearly states the ticket type, but not the origin/destination!)
Just out of interest would it be possible to start short at Crewe (when travelling to Stockport) on a Stoke to Stockport (route Virgin Trains only) ticket, given Virgin don't operate between Stoke and Crewe?
Just out of interest would it be possible to start short at Crewe (when travelling to Stockport) on a Stoke to Stockport (route Virgin Trains only) ticket, given Virgin don't operate between Stoke and Crewe?