Can you reserve a seat on a Off-Peak Return?


Can you reserve a seat on a Off-Peak Return? If your ticket doesn't have a seat reservation, like an Off-Peak, Anytime or Season ticket, you can make one before you board so that you have the most comfortable journey.


Can I choose my seats after booking?

You can choose your seat when you're buying most tickets, through Manage Reservations after you've purchased your ticket, or during check-in.


Can you reserve seats after buying flight tickets?

You can choose your seat when you're buying most tickets, through Manage Reservations after you've purchased your ticket, or during check-in.


What happens if I dont buy a seat reservation?

If you do not purchase a seat assignment, one will be randomly assigned free of charge. However, your party may be separated.


What happens if I have an off-peak ticket on a peak train?

Off-peak tickets are subject to an additional surcharge, payable to the conductor, if used on a peak train.


Do you have to reserve seats on trains in Europe?

Reservations are often required in France, Italy and Spain. Trains in these countries are popular and will quickly get full, especially during the summer months. In many other countries, like Austria, the Benelux and Germany, you can usually get by without reservations.


Is it worth reserving a seat on a train?

For example, it's wise to reserve at least several days ahead if you're traveling during a peak time (summer, weekends, holidays), on a route with infrequent service, if you need several seats together (a family with children), or for a train you simply cannot afford to miss.


Can I travel anytime with an off-peak return?

You'll save money on the full price fare and have a little more room to stretch out as you'll avoid the busiest trains. Off-Peak train tickets are perfect for people who aren't travelling to a tight deadline. You need to specify a day for your outbound travel, but your return travel can be on any day.


Is an Off-Peak Return an advance ticket?

All ticket types can be bought in advance, but you only 'walk-on' tickets, ie seasons, rovers, rangers, anytime, off-peak tickets can definitely be bought on the day of travel. Anytime tickets can be bought as single or return; off-peak tickets can usually only be bought as returns.


Why does my train ticket not have a seat?

The train operator may not have released seat reservations at that time. The train operator will only open seat reservations when the train path has been confirmed by Network Rail. This is usually 12 weeks ahead of your travel date. The train on which you wish to travel is full at the time of booking.


When can you choose your seat for free?

Free seat selection is only permitted after check-in has opened. Check out our guide on how to book airline seats here and be clued up and ready for when check-in opens.