Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train?

Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.



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The prices are the same although online is easier as you can see a range of prices and trains for any given train service, and you don't have to leave the house to search. Booking tickets on the day is generally more expensive as “Advance” tickets will not be as readily available.

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Is it okay if we book 30 days ahead ? In general it is cheaper to book long distance trains ahead of time - 10 to 12 weeks is when cheap (but inflexible) tickets are released for sale. At 30 days on most routes there would be a reasonable selection still on sale if you are not too choosy about times.

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Cheaper train tickets: Five ways to save money
  1. Buy in advance. Advance train tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before your departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance. ...
  2. Split your fare. ...
  3. Use a rail card. ...
  4. Travel in groups. ...
  5. Take advantage of flexible commuting.


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In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train.

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Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.

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The research said many countries charge railways value-added taxes (VAT), energy taxes and high tolls while exempting plane tickets from VAT and not taxing kerosene fuel.

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Show Your eTicket Open the eTicket on your mobile device and show the barcode to the conductor. You can even print your eTicket before you arrive at the station.

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Bundle Hotels and Airfare You can book vacation bundles through a range of online platforms like Expedia and Priceline.com, and the hotel savings you get could be significant. For example, Expedia.com says you can save up to 30% when you add a hotel to your flight booking and join their One Key loyalty program.

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Online tickets can be purchased from the comfort of your own home, whereas counter tickets require you to physically visit a ticket counter or outlet. Additionally, online tickets may also provide you with discounts or other benefits that are not available with counter tickets.

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To avoid a potential price increase, it's best to book your flight far ahead of time instead of waiting till it's closer to your trip. Google says that if you're booking a domestic flight, the prices are generally at their lowest between 21 and 60 days before your trip.

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Many tickets allow you to break your journey – getting off the train at a station somewhere on the route between your start and end stations before continuing your travel. Breaking your journey means you do not have to make the whole of your journey at the same time or, where allowed, on the same day.

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