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Cotswolds Discoverer

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

The Cotswolds Discoverer pass is a one-day or three-day pass offering travel on trains and buses in the Cotswolds area.

Full details can be found on the Cotswolds Conservation area website.

Single or Return

Return

Operator

  • Great Western Railway

Standard Class Ticket Code

CE1 & CE3

Availability

Purchase Location

Any staffed railway station or from the driver of any participating bus company in the Cotswold area.

Purchase Availability

Can be purchased any day.

Pre-booking Requirement

Cannot be purchased from a railway station more than 7 days in advance.

Can only be purchased from the bus driver on the first 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

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.

General Conditions

For further details please visit the Cotswolds Conservation area website.

Outward Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid any day.

The three day ticket is only valid for three consecutive days.

Time Of Travel

Not valid on trains before 08:50, Monday to Friday. Valid any time at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

Valid any time by bus.

Return Journey

Day Of Travel

Valid any day.

The three day ticket is only valid for three consecutive days.

Time Of Travel

Not valid on trains before 08:50, Monday to Friday. Valid any time at weekends and on Bank Holidays.

Valid any time by bus.

Refunds

Refundable, less an administration fee - only before the first day of validity.

Changes To Travel Plans

Ticket is valid for flexible travel but the date and duration cannot be changed once the first day of validity has commenced. Any changes to the ticket must be made before the first day of validity.