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Post by dpinsussex on Jun 10, 2009 19:43:32 GMT 1
Introducing - James "co*kney Claret" Carter who has kindly volunteered to help arrange the travel to away games. He is in the knowledge when it comes to trains as is employed at a certain Sussex Station.
If you can signal intent to travel as early as possible we may be able to get group tickets thus saving up to 50% on travel costs to the capital and beyond.
If we do book group tickets we will need you to bank transfer into the Sussex clarets account so that we can pay for them.
Looking forward to the season already.
We will post individual threads for each game up to 3 months ahead. As said the sooner we have funds into the account the sooner we can pay for them. Earlier you book, the less you pay.
UTSC
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Post by nickbfc on Jun 11, 2009 11:22:45 GMT 1
Really good idea with the train tickets, makes games that much cheaper! Cheers Keny Claret  |
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Post by co*kney claret on Jun 18, 2009 20:31:18 GMT 1
hi dave.. Im getting on the case with the prices this sat when im back at work! Ill give you prices for plp travelling alone and then as a group 3+ certain train operators dont give group travel for smaller groups but im sure I can find something!!  Ill keep you posted |
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Post by nickbfc on Jun 20, 2009 11:37:59 GMT 1
Cheers mate that is great stuff!
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Post by secessionman on Jun 20, 2009 16:51:42 GMT 1
James, when is the best time for us to be looking at firming up the numbers on any particular train trip?
eg. For me to go from Rayleigh to Liverpool (return) I am currently getting the following prices off National Rail.
12 weeks in advance £23
8 weeks in advance £26.50
4 weeks in advance £30
1 week in advance £44.50
1 day in advance £75
On this basis its going to be cheaper for an individual to book 12 weeks in advance rather than wait for a % discount for a group booking nearer the date of travel, but at roughly what point would the cross-over likely be?
Also, how would it affect a group booking if we're all starting at different locations or would that just co*k it all up completely?
Thanks in advance.
Phil
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Post by dpinsussex on Jun 20, 2009 20:08:08 GMT 1
Copy of email from James
been to work today and phoned virgin and national express east services (main operators which we would use) and they only offer group discounts on 10+ parties which would need to travel together for the whole journey or your ticket would not be valid,If there was a group this size it would be best to travel from london terminals and make your own journey there.With other advanced fares these normally are avaliable 6-8 weeks before the date of travel, so exact numbers and payment would be needed that far in advance, the only restrictions on these types of tickets are that they are non-refundable (bad if fixtures change) and you are booked on certain trains, so basically if you miss the train your booked on you would have to buy a new ticket!!The other option is a bit more flexible where you would buy a railcard which gives a 3rd off travel.These are a family&friends card: a child(s) under 15 must be travelling and 4 adults can accompany them.. the card cost £26 per yearOr if any one is over 60, to buy a senior card which again is £26 and offers that person 3rd off travel Hope this helps but I cant get the exact prices yet as the dates are to far in advance for the cheapest option!
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Post by co*kneyclaret on Jun 23, 2009 15:06:45 GMT 1
hi phil.. the only bad thing national rail enq dont state is the avalibility of advanced tickets.. I come across this prob every day at work  You can phone up and they'll tell you the fare to liverpool is say £25 in adv or £78 on the day.. You go to book them or go to the station and there is none left! this can be 4-5 weeks before you travel.. Its a poor system when 2 companys cant use the same booking system! As for you saying about departing from diff stations YES it does co*k things up  best way is all to meet in london and pay your own fare there! cheers James |
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