Why is open return better?
Why is open return better? Open Return tickets allow you to be flexible on the train you decide to travel back on. There are two different ways to buy Open Return tickets. If you started your search by selecting Return journey you'll be asked to choose which train you want to return on, even if the ticket you select is an Open Return ticket.
Can I get on any train with an Anytime Return?
Anytime tickets have no restrictions on the time of day that you can travel. With Anytime Single tickets, you can travel on any train on the date of travel booked. You can also break up your journey at stations along your route. Buying an Anytime Return train ticket gives you even more freedom!
Is open return better?
Although not an official ticket type an 'Open Return' train ticket simply means you have more flexibility on the train you decide to travel back on, either on the date specified or within one calendar month of your outward journey.
What happens if you use an off-peak ticket during peak times?
For off-peak tickets on peak trains, or senior tickets on morning peak trains, you pay the difference between full peak price and value of ticket, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Note: When stepping up an off-peak 10-Trip ticket, the discount is forfeited.
What is a super off-peak return?
What is a Super Off-Peak Return ticket? 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.
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 my ticket on a later train if my train is Cancelled?
If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.
Is open return more expensive?
Due to the complete flexibility of Open Return tickets, they are slightly more expensive than the Advance or Off-Peak tickets; however, when you book your tickets online, we'll tell you all the available options for your journey, so you can choose whichever ticket suits your requirements the best.