What ticket for a Derby-Burton-Derby-Burton journey?

[Comstock]

Tomorrow I want to go from Derby to Burton and back to Derby in the morning peak, and then, late in the evening, travel from Derby back to Burton one way.

I strongly suspect the only way to do this is to buy a Derby to Burton return in the morning, then buy a single in the evening. I'm just checking there's not a cheaper way? Some sort of day pass?

 

[ForTheLoveOf]

Tomorrow I want to go from Derby to Burton and back to Derby in the morning peak, and then, late in the evening, travel from Derby back to Burton one way.

I strongly suspect the only way to do this is to buy a Derby to Burton return in the morning, then buy a single in the evening. I'm just checking there's not a cheaper way? Some sort of day pass?

There are various rangers available but they are all more expensive than an Anytime Day Return (SDR) plus an Off-Peak or Anytime Day Single (SDS/CDS). There may be 'loophole' tickets available but if there are then I am not aware of any. Alternatively, depending on the exact times of your travel and your flexiblity about which stations you go to/from, you may be able to save a little by getting Advances - e.g. Tamworth to Derby - even if this means doubling back (as you can't start late at Burton on an Advance). It depends on the price.

 

[Comstock]

I'm guessing the Derbyshire Wayfarer isn't valid in the morning peak?

 

[Flying Snail]

I'm guessing the Derbyshire Wayfarer isn't valid in the morning peak?

On bus it is, on train it's after 09.00.

The only cheaper alternative I can suggest is to get the bus, Arriva day ticket is £6.50.

 

[ForTheLoveOf]

Not before 09:00, no. It's very unlikely, but there may be a slight saving if, for the first "leg", you can get an Advance to Tamworth and then double back. Then for the rest of your journey you could use the Derbyshire Wayfarer.

 

[Comstock]

OK cheers guys.

Bus is no good because I'll have a folding bike with me in the evening.

Looks like I'm getting a return and a single after all.

 

[ooo]

Bus is no good because I'

You can take a folding bike on the bus

Can I take my bike on the bus?
A:
Generally we aren’t able to accept bikes on the bus. However, if your bike folds up so that it will fit within the luggage holder on the bus, and you are able to lift it in and out on your own, it can be brought on board at the driver’s discretion

https://help.arrivabus.co.uk/faqs/using_bus/bike

 

[Comstock]

You can take a folding bike on the bus
https://help.arrivabus.co.uk/faqs/using_bus/bike

Just seen this reply (in the event my dad picked me up in the evening anyway), but thank you.

Personally I'm always reluctant to rely on anything which is 'drivers discretion' because you could find yourself stranded with no alternative just at the whim of a bus driver.