Rail options & offers Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:10:17 +0000 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:10:17 +0000 insideflyer.co.uk https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/forums/rail-options-offers.50/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:32:46 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/cheapest-train-route-to-or-via-italy.939/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/cheapest-train-route-to-or-via-italy.939/ invalid@example.com (Zeeshan) Zeeshan
Really want to travel to Italy eventually, thought I'd start planning now. Looking for tips on cheap ways to get there ideally by train.

Thanks in advance!]]> 1 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:26:25 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/cheapest-train-routes-to-and-across-scotland.942/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/cheapest-train-routes-to-and-across-scotland.942/ invalid@example.com (Zeeshan) Zeeshan 2 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 12:21:31 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-express-price-changes-again.138/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/heathrow-express-price-changes-again.138/ invalid@example.com (litefoot) litefoot Here's the new price list:

https://www.heathrowexpress.com/tickets-deals/prices-fares]]> 10 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:11:52 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/where-to-book-train-travel-online.497/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/where-to-book-train-travel-online.497/ invalid@example.com (vmanznsb) vmanznsb
http://saveecrewards.co.uk/review/where-book-train-travel-online

The website itself is a great resource]]> 16 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 12:06:38 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/rail-travel-hacks.716/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/rail-travel-hacks.716/ invalid@example.com (tcz8127) tcz8127
1) 2,000 Nectar Points for updating marketing preferences and booking a journey with GWR by 29th Nov

2) Apparently you can gain access to Paddington First Class lounge with any First Class ticket - so, I'm told that if you book a First Class to the nearest station, and then a standard ticket to your location, you can gain access from just a few...

Rail Travel Hacks!]]> 2 Sat, 01 Dec 2018 14:10:03 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/5-x-nectar-points-on-the-transpennine-express.244/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/5-x-nectar-points-on-the-transpennine-express.244/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl
Anyway, until 1 June, it's offering 5 x points on TransPennine Express tickets, so you'll get 10 points per £1 spent rather than the standard 2.

]]> 1 Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:17:17 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/is-there-a-duty-of-care-with-train-cancellations.344/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/is-there-a-duty-of-care-with-train-cancellations.344/ invalid@example.com (JoeD) JoeD
Apparently the options are to stay in Milton Keynes or to go back to London. Unfortunately, they've already got a hotel booked in Birmingham.

Does the train company have a duty of care (like an airline would) in these circumstances, or do they need to fork out for a hotel in MK/London themselves?

Many thanks for any assistance!]]> 7 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:38:50 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/15-off-virgin-trains-west-coast-book-by-end-of-20-feb.342/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/15-off-virgin-trains-west-coast-book-by-end-of-20-feb.342/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl
Code is 9G964XCW77

Details are:

We'll keep this short and sweet. Because we think you're pretty swell, we're giving you 15% off your next journey (no minimum spend, Advance fares only). Simply book before midnight on Monday, to travel between 28 February and 24 March 2017 inclusive, and get the discount you so deserve. Easy.]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2016 08:44:03 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/virgin-trains-free-coffee-and-wifi.295/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/virgin-trains-free-coffee-and-wifi.295/ invalid@example.com (litefoot) litefoot
https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/free-coffee-and-wifi]]> 4 Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:48:04 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/i-have-a-free-heathrow-express-business-upgrade.297/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/i-have-a-free-heathrow-express-business-upgrade.297/ invalid@example.com (litefoot) litefoot Tue, 10 May 2016 09:09:59 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-two-month-family-friends-railcard.227/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-two-month-family-friends-railcard.227/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl worth signing up for I'd say.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2016 08:55:23 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/20-off-virgin-trains.212/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/20-off-virgin-trains.212/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl
We'll keep this short and sweet. Because we think you're pretty swell, we're giving you 20% off your next journey (minimum spend £50, Advance fares only). Simply book before Sunday, to travel between now and 30th June, and get the discount you so deserve. Easy.
Don't forget the code: 7Y47CC937A]]> 1 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:54:58 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/eurostar-sale-coming-shortly-thursday-%C2%A329-each-way.122/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/eurostar-sale-coming-shortly-thursday-%C2%A329-each-way.122/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr


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Eurostar sale coming shortly (Thursday?) - £29 each way!]]> 2 Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:54:31 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/%C2%A320-off-eurostar-and-tgv-bookings-book-by-29th-jan-travel-by-28th-feb.146/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/%C2%A320-off-eurostar-and-tgv-bookings-book-by-29th-jan-travel-by-28th-feb.146/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr last week's TGVs to Switzerland sale, this week sees them offer £20 off Eurostar or TGV bookings! The magic code this time is WINTER

The minimum spend is £50, book by the 29th of January, travel by the 28th of February. That could potentially get you a trip to Paris discounted to only...

£20 off Eurostar and TGV bookings - book by 29th Jan, travel by 28th Feb]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:14:57 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/%C2%A320-off-tgv-lyria-services-from-paris-to-the-swiss-alps.139/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/%C2%A320-off-tgv-lyria-services-from-paris-to-the-swiss-alps.139/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr
You'll still need to book your Eurostar ticket to Paris, but there's a handy sale on with Nectar that can reduce the cost of...

£20 off TGV Lyria services from Paris to the Swiss Alps]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:38:08 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/discounted-eurostar-tickets-with-nectar-points-%C2%A358-return-11-600-points.133/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/discounted-eurostar-tickets-with-nectar-points-%C2%A358-return-11-600-points.133/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr
As far as I can tell, it's available for pure-Nectar redemptions, or for mixed Nectar + cash bookings. The minimum nectar points used is 500 (£2.50 off), so even if you don't have many Nectar points you can still take advantage

For Paris, Brussels and Lille, it's "from" £58 for Standard returns, £109 for Standard Premier returns. Any Belgian Station (so...

Discounted Eurostar tickets with Nectar points - £58 return (11,600 points)]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:19:23 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/your-longest-ever-rail-journey.127/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/your-longest-ever-rail-journey.127/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl
Mine was London St Pancras to Beijing: London-Brussels-Poznan-Sopot (where I got married)-Warsaw-Minsk-Moscow-Ekaterinberg-Novosibirsk-variousbitsofSiberia-Irkustsk-Ulan Bataar-Beijing. It was a truly fantastic journey to...

Your longest ever rail journey]]> 1 Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:18:27 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/book-often-with-virgin-trains-east-coast-check-your-email-2-first-class-single-tickets-offers.117/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/book-often-with-virgin-trains-east-coast-check-your-email-2-first-class-single-tickets-offers.117/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr
I used to book lots with them, before they ditched their rewards scheme (sob), and still do a bit. I've just had an email from them with a subject of Your two free First Class tickets inside



Much as it says on the tin, it's two free first class singles on their network! Fine print is "Just make sure to...

Book often with Virgin Trains East Coast? Check your email - 2 first class single tickets offers!]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2015 11:28:00 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/50-off-east-coast-advanced-purchase-ticket-standard-class-only-for-jan-friday-27th-only.104/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/50-off-east-coast-advanced-purchase-ticket-standard-class-only-for-jan-friday-27th-only.104/ invalid@example.com (Gagravarr) Gagravarr Virgin Red smartphone app or at virgintrainseastcoast.com/blackfriday, today (Friday 27th) there's a 50% off East Coast trains Advanced Purchase tickets code available. Tickets need to be booked by 9pm today (or when 10,000 have been booked, whichever is first). Tickets valid for travel 4th January to 12th February, standard class advanced purchase tickets only. Anywhere on the Virgin...

50% off East Coast Advanced Purchase ticket (standard class only) for Jan - Friday 27th only]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:27:23 +0000 https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-entry-to-lgw-no-1-traveller-lounge-with-gatwick-express.86/ https://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/threads/free-entry-to-lgw-no-1-traveller-lounge-with-gatwick-express.86/ invalid@example.com (tommyl) tommyl This deal's been going for a fair while now, but worth remembering. Only applies to Anytime Return tickets in first class.

You will pay £31.05 for an Anytime Return in standard class, and £56 in First Class, so you're effectively paying £24.95 for the First Class upgrade and lounge access.

Of course you only need to show the confirmation email to get in the lounge, so you could in theory book, receive the...

Free entry to LGW No. 1 Traveller Lounge with Gatwick Express]]> 2