What happens if I travel with an off-peak ticket?


What happens if I travel with an off-peak ticket? If you board a train at a time when your Off-Peak ticket is not valid, you will be charged the difference between the fare you have paid and the cheapest valid fare for the service concerned. In some circumstances you may have to pay a penalty fare.


Is peak fare when you tap in or out?

Peak periods roughly coincides with rush hour. It's from open to 9:30 in the morning and 3:00 to 7:00 in the afternoon every weekday. And it's worth noting that this applies to when you tap into the system, not when you tap out.


What is the grace period for TfL off-peak?

The grace period is definitely at least 3 minutes and definitely no more than 5 minutes. It shortens the peak period at each end of both peaks. If you are charged off-peak then TfL treat this as a bonus for you. It is designed to minimise instances of people complaining that the clock was fast/slow.


What are the rules for anytime single tickets?

Anytime tickets have no restrictions on what time you can travel. Anytime Singles allow you to travel within 2 days of the date shown on your ticket. Most Anytime Returns are valid for 5 days from the date shown on the 'outward' portion, and the for 1 calendar month on the 'return' portion.


Can I get on a train with an earlier ticket?

Generally speaking, most tickets are valid for a specific train only and cannot be used for any other service. However, some companies may offer flexible tickets that allow you to take an earlier or later service if available.


What are peak train times?

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.


Can I use an off-peak return at any time?

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.


Can I travel in peak time with off-peak ticket?

Off-Peak tickets give you some flexibility - if you can still use an Off-Peak ticket on the train you now want to travel on, you can just catch that one instead! If you want to travel during peak time, you'll just need to pay the difference between the Off-Peak fare and the Anytime fare.


Can I get the next train if I miss mine Trainline?

If your connecting train is with the same Carrier as the delayed train you will be able to travel on the next available train to your destination.


Can I travel anytime with an off peak single?

Off-Peak Single tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning.


What is the difference between off-peak and anytime tickets?

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.


Can I break my train journey with an off peak ticket?

With an Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak ticket, in most cases you can break your journey at any point, or more than once if you wish.


Can you fall asleep on a train?

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.


Can you walk away from ticket inspectors UK?

What really happens if you don't pay your train ticket in the UK? Walking from the inspector to leave the train is welcome. What is the best way to avoid the tickets inspector in trains? If this is because you don't want to be disturbed by the ticket inspector then sit in the very front of the train on a crowded train.