Half price rail tickets when bought 24 hours in advance?

Question

I have been told that if you buy a train ticket 24 hours before your train is due to leave, you get a percentage of up to 50% deducted from your ticket price, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it's true or not before I try it. Also, this may only be in the UK?

Answer 1

In the U.K. you generally have to book at least one week in advance to get the most generous discounts although a railcard will give you a one third discount on many tickets bought for immediate travel. www.epicsavings.co.uk

Chiltern Railways who operate trains from London Marylebone to Banbury,Leamington Spa, Stratford Upon Avon and Birmingham also have a range of inexpensive tickets for immediate travel. www.chilternrailways.co.uk