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Thames Rover

The following terms and conditions apply to this type of ticket. Please note that some tickets have restrictions on the days or times you can travel. Please check before you travel.

Terms and Conditions

Description

Multi-journey ticket for travel within the Thames Valley area.

The area of validity covers all lines west out of London Paddington as far west as Reading West and Tilehurst, including the branches to Greenford, Windsor & Eton Central, Marlow and Henley-on Thames also the line from Reading as far as Winnersh. Not vlaid to Heathorw Airport.

Available as either a three or seven day Rover.

Further information can be found on First Great Western's website.

TR3 - Thames Rover (3-day)TR7 - Thames Rover (7-day)

Single or Return

Return

Operator

  • Great Western Railway

Standard Class Ticket Code

TR3 & TR7

Availability

Purchase Location

Ticket offices and travel centres, self-service ticket machines at stations, rail-appointed travel agents, online at most train company websites or through other online retailers or train company telesales offices.

Purchase Availability

Any day.

Pre-booking Requirement

No reservations are needed. Tickets may be bought in advance or on the day of travel.

Reservations Compulsory

No

No, but you can reserve a seat on many longer distance services and reservations are recommended on busy services. Please note that some train services are designated as reservation only, regardless of ticket held.

Discounts

Children

Yes

50% discount.

Railcards

Yes

1/3 off with the following Railcards: Disabled Persons Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, HM Forces Railcard, Senior Railcard, Two Together Railcard, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard. 50% discount for 16-17 Saver. See terms & conditions of individual Railcard for time restrictions.

Outward Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid any day within the ticket's validity, subject to the time and train service restriction shown below.

Time Of Travel

Valid after 09:30 on weekdays.

Not valid on High Speed services departing London Paddington after 16:14 and until 19:16.

Valid any time at weekends and bank holidays.

Not valid at any time on Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Airport.

Not valid at any time on any Heathrow Express services.

Return Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid any day within the ticket's validity, subject to the time and train service restriction shown below.

Time Of Travel

Valid after 09:30 on weekdays.

Not valid on High Speed services departing London Paddington after 16:14 and until 19:16.

Valid any time at weekends and bank holidays.

Not valid at any time on Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow Airport.

Not valid at any time on any Heathrow Express services.

Refunds

For tickets purchased until 31 March 2026:

Refunds are only available on unused tickets surrendered before the day of travel and may be subject to an administration fee.

For tickets purchased from 1 April 2026:

Refundable until 23:59 the day before the ticket becomes valid for travel.

Not refundable once the ticket has become valid for travel unless Condition 30 of the National Rail Conditions of Travel (failure of train service) applies.

In exceptional circumstances a refund may be considered on unused or part-used tickets that have become valid for travel. In such cases an application must be made to the retailer within 28 days of the expiry date of the ticket and should include the reason for non-use. Additional evidence may be requested, refunds will be on a discretionary basis, and any use made of the ticket may mean that in some circumstances no refund will be due.

Refunds are only available from the retailer that sold the tickets.

An administration fee (up to a maximum of £5 per ticket) may be applied.

Changes To Travel Plans

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