How can I get a cheap train to scotland? Have tried virgin, national rail and some other.?

Question

travelling outward on 23/08 from llandeilo to glasgow and returning about 30/08.

Answer 1

Reasonable train travel does not exist for those who can't give at least a couple of months notice!

Answer 2

Look up http://www.nationalrail.co.uk and fill in their fare planner form. I tried this. Be warned it started quoting a train leaving at about 5am.: I had to force it to quote later trains until it came up with one at 10.18am. If you have difficulty, try ringing them, although I have found their call centres a pain too in the past.

Trains to Scotland can be a pain. They long ago stopped competing with cheap planes or express coaches from English cities. However, I doubt if this will help you from llandeilo.

Try looking at http://www:nationalexpress.com for coach fares.

I had a quick go at the sites for you. It appears that the coach fare for an adult might be about £50. The train software quoted me £58 for an adult return booked in advance with conditions. It's not worth saving £10 for the coach unless you are desperate as it is slower and less comfortable.

Answer 3

the best way is to book at least a week in advance that way you can save 65%, or if you know anyone who worked for the old BR lots of them have family passes maybe they will lend you it. Or last but least get a hold off railway detonators,tell the station guard you have them and you get to travel in the guard room and because you have detonators they think you work on the railway so dont ask for a ticket ever....

Answer 4

try the trainline.com

Answer 5

Are you a student, if so you can get cheaper train fares. Try the GNRS website for details. Have you considered National Express coaches, as you might find they run straight through to Glasgow, but you may find you will have to change twice for the Glasgow train.

Good luck with your quest.

Answer 6

hide in the toilet

Answer 7

Just board the train without paying and hide in the toilet all the way there. Take some stink bombs with you to let off if anyone knocks on the door asking to see your ticket. Try it and you will save £££££

Answer 8

Try this

http://www.gnertickets.co.uk/Buy_Tickets...

Answer 9

Look into flying, it may be cheaper.

Answer 10

cheaper to take the bus. try national express etc.

Answer 11

Try Splitting your tickets where you change trains, it can save a lot if you can get advance purchase tickets (which are heavily discounted) on each leg