What time does the off peak rail fare start for trans penine express?

Question

What time does the off peak rail fare start for trans penine express?

Answer 1

Off peak tickets can only be used after 9am Monday-Friday and all day at weekends on Transpennine Services.

Answer 2

There's no one single answer, it depends on the exact route and ticket type.

Two return journey examples, both of which can be made on Transpennine Express:

1) Newcastle - York

Cheap Day Return ticket valid only for trains leaving Newcastle after 9am weekdays, valid all day weekends. Saver Return ticket valid at any time. Standard Open Return ticket valid at any time.

2) York - Liverpool

No Cheap Day Return ticket available. Saver Return ticket valid only for trains arriving at Liverpool after 9am weekdays, valid all day weekends. Standard Open Return ticket valid at any time.

Now the Cheap Day and Saver tickets are both supposed to be off peak tickets, but as you can see the availability and validity varies depending on where you start and end your journey. Confused? You will be.