How can i save money on train tickets?

Question

I travel to Leeds from Manchester every weekend, i'm under 15, but can't afford to keep buying tickets. I need to find a solution so i can still travel but save money. Is there any monthly tickets i can buy?

Answer 1

Dodge The Train Fair Possibly?

Works Every Time If You Make Up A Sob Story !

Answer 2

A monthly saver is not going to save you money, as that is designed for people who travel several times a week. The sensible answer is to buy as far as possible in advance and look for deals (my son [much older than you] has travelled from London to Manchester for £3 each way this weekend. He found this by searching). The cheapest I can find for a weekend is a Trans Pennine Student Getaway at £6.50 return. This is their site:-http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/. You need a Young Persons Railcard

Answer 3

Take the bus.

Answer 4

sorry,shayshay,i clicked on bad answer in error.

Answer 5

Yes there are monthly rail saver tickets, ask when you next go to buy a ticket, what your options are.

Answer 6

Check with your local County Council, many do a cheap scholars season pass which could help.

Failing that there is not a lot you can do as all the discount cards do not apply until you are over 16, unless travelling with an adult.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

Get a young persons railcard and try splitting you journey e.g. buying Manchester to Huddersfield, Huddersfield to Leeds. This works on some long distance trains

Answer 8

As you are under 15, it is likely you are still in full-time education which entitles you to a young persons railcard (you have to be under 26 and in full time education to qualify).  This will give you a third off rail travel.

Answer 9

when are you 16? coz then you can get a young persons rail card (for details ... http://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk/ )

until then take a look at http://www.local.co.uk/generic.asp?keywo...

Answer 10

how about a student discount ask your teachers

Answer 11

hide in the loos for the first 20 minutes and leg it if u see the ticket collector. Or just say you lost your purse if they catch you. i've seen kids do it loads of times they just refuse to give their name and theres sod all they can do about it

Answer 12

Under 24s can get a Young Persons Railcard.  Im not sure what the minimun age is tho

Answer 13

if you know you will be travelling every weekend you could buy in advance.  the earlier you buy a ticket the cheaper it is