r/uktrains

Moved to Cambridge this year and have been commuting to New Street 2-3 days per week.

Looking at Advance Singles from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street, I’m seeing tickets double in price (£15 to £30 one way) from the 16th November onwards.

Does CrossCountry usually get more expensive heading towards December, or could the cheapest Advance tickets still be waiting to be released? The fairly abrupt cutoff seems odd. Has anyone noticed this before?

I booked a train to Euston return through Uber Trains. I collected the first ticket at the station without a problem, but the second one wouldn't collect. The machine gave me an error before departure, and the agent at the ticket office couldn't collect it either.

I phoned Uber Trains at 7:41, two minutes before my 7:43 departure (luckily my train was delayed anyway). The rep told me I'd tried to collect the ticket at 7:43, which is wrong, because I'd already tried at both the machine and the counter.

I sent her evidence, and she said there was nothing she could do. When I asked her to escalate, she put me on hold and the call was disconnected. Nobody called me back.

I’m so angry and these Omio agents are useless…..Uber/Omio have got to a point of refusing to give people tickets they have paid for now….anyone else has this issue?

hi all, off on a last minute holiday this weekend (sat - tues) flying from luton. ive flown from luton before but was coming from london and used the greenline bus which was great.

this time though im flying from my home town in the east midlands, where we'll be getting the train.

im just wondering where would be best to book to as im seeing conflicting information online - do i book to luton airport or luton airport parkway? im wanting the cheapest option as im on a budget (splashed on the hotel! :D). and specifically regarding the DART can i tap in and tap off? or do i have to book the tickets - they're quite expensive - £20 for a 4 minute journey! if i book to luton airport it includes the fare but is it cheaper than if i can tap on and off? please don't suggest walking as my fellow passenger will not be able to do that walk.

any help/guidance would be appreciated ASAP as looking to book soon obvs! thanks x

Intercity; Regional Express; Commuter; Metro.

Interesting that they're being split very European-style. Perhaps a clue to how trains will be classified in the future beyond the TOC continuity branding on present GBR services.