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The Weekender

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

A Standard Class return ticket which can be purchased in advance or immediately before travel.

Single or Return

Return

Operator

  • LNER
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Avanti West Coast

Standard Class Ticket Code

WKR

Availability

Purchase Location

-

Pre-booking Requirement

This ticket can be purchased in advance or immediately before 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

Children (Aged 5 to 15 inclusive): 50% discount. Up to two children under five can travel free with each fare paying passenger. Railcard discounts: Disabled Persons Railcard: 34% discount, Family & Friends Railcard: 34% discount, HM Forces Railcard: 34% discount, Network Railcard: 34% discount, Senior Railcard: 34% discount and Two Together, 16-25 Railcard: 34% discount. Other discount cards: Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card: 50% discount and Gold Cards: 34% discount.

Railcards

Yes

A 34% discount is available to holders of the following Railcards: Disabled Persons Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, HM Forces Railcard, Senior Railcard, Two Together Railcard, 16-25 Railcard, or 26-30 Railcard. 50% discount for 16-17 Saver. See terms & conditions of individual Railcard for time restrictions.

Outward Journey

Day Of Travel

The outward journey must be on the date shown on the ticket (which must be a Friday or a Saturday). The return journey must be made within four days of the date shown on the ticket, but not on the Friday. There are no time restrictions on when you can travel with this ticket.

Break Of Journey

A break of journey is not allowed on the outward portion of the ticket.

Return Journey

Day Of Travel

The outward journey must be on the date shown on the ticket (which must be a Friday or a Saturday). The return journey must be made within four days of the date shown on the ticket, but not on the Friday. There are no time restrictions on when you can travel with this ticket.

Break Of Journey

A break of journey is allowed on the return portion of the ticket.

Refunds

A full refund is available if you return the completely unused ticket to the place of purchase within 28 days of expiry of the ticket. The amount of the refund will normally take into account any use you have made of the ticket and in some circumstances no refund will be paid.

Changes To Travel Plans

You may change your travel plans at any time within the validity of the ticket without having to pay an additional fare. There are no time restrictions on when you can travel with this ticket.