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What is the difference between off peak and super off peak train tickets?

What is the difference between Off Peak and Super Off Peak? Super Off Peak and Off Peak tickets differ in validity. Super Off Peak have more restrictions than Off Peak, meaning slightly less choice of services you can use Super Off Peak tickets on which is why these tickets are cheaper than Off Peak.



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A Super Off-Peak Return ticket is the same as the Off-Peak Return ticket above, requiring you to make the outward portion of your journey on the date shown on the ticket. The only difference is that you must travel during Super Off-Peak times.

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The only difference is that you must travel during Super Off-Peak times. The return portion of your journey can be completed on any Super Off-Peak service within one calendar month of your departure.

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Super Off-Peak Return tickets are valid for outward travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning. If you cannot complete your journey on the same day you will be allowed to finish it the following day - see 'Break of journey' below.

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Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day tickets are only valid on the date shown on your ticket, and Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Returns are valid for 1 month from the date shown on your ticket. You can buy these tickets at any time before you travel.

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Super Off-Peak is the period within the day where the cost of electricity is at the lowest.

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Peak train times are generally between 06:30 and 09:30, and from 16:30 to 19:00. This is when the trains are busiest, with commuters travelling between work and home. However, with more people working from home, you'll have a more peaceful journey than you once would!

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About railroad fares Peak fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in NYC terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart NYC terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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Weekday Super Off-Peak trains are: Northbound: Trains that depart London or Stevenage between 09:06 and 14:59 and after 18:59 Monday to Thursday and after 18:15 on a Friday. Southbound: Trains arriving into London or Stevenage after 11:17 Monday to Friday.

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How to reserve a seat: If you have a Flexible, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak or Open ticket and you need a seat reservation you can make one online using our reservation tool.

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Off-peak tickets are cheaper than anytime tickets – an off-peak return is usually only slightly more than an anytime single, but as the name implies, cannot be used during weekday peak periods.

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Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.

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There are a few ways to sleep comfortably on a train. Try booking a private cabin, bringing comfortable sleepwear, and using earplugs or noise-canceling headphones to block out noise. Bringing a travel pillow and blanket and avoiding caffeine and alcohol before bed can also help.

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