Off-Peak train tickets

Off-Peak train tickets are discounted tickets valid on eligible services during less busy travel periods, usually outside peak commuter hours.

Not to be confused with Off-Peak Day Returns, the Off-Peak Return ticket requires you to make the outward part of your journey on the date shown on the ticket. The return part of your journey, however, can be completed on any day on an Off-Peak train within one calendar month of the ticket’s issue date.

Yes, Trainline offers Off-Peak train tickets and allows customers to compare fares, check eligibility and access digital tickets through the Trainline app.

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. The return portion of your journey can be completed on any Super Off-Peak service within one calendar month of your departure.

You’ll need to sit in the class of carriage specified on your ticket (even if the First Class section is empty!), although, you can buy cheaper First Class tickets by travelling during the quieter Off-Peak times – a great way to experience luxury for less.

You also need to be aware that Single Off-Peak tickets and the outward part of Off-Peak Return tickets must be used by 04:29 on the following morning of the date of issue. So, for example, if your Single Off-Peak ticket has been issued for Wednesday the 2^nd of May, you need to use it by 04:29 on Thursday the 3^rd of May or your ticket will expire and won't be valid to use.

If your Return Off-Peak ticket crosses over from a Sunday to a Monday, you’ll have no time restrictions on travel for all of Sunday, but on Monday you'll have to travel during Off-Peak times. Additionally, you need to use the return portion of your ticket within one month of the outward portion of your journey.

Yes, you can normally get a full Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak train ticket refund from the train company in charge of your journey. But, if you’ve bought your ticket with us, we’re happy to do the legwork for you and get in touch with the relevant train company on your behalf.

Yes, Off-Peak tickets are generally cheaper than Anytime tickets because they can only be used during specific travel periods.