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Zonecard/Railcard help

Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by Anth, Aug 21, 2009.

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  1. Anth

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    Been trying to work out how much this will cost, but can't make much sense of the websites.

    Have any of you ever bought a zonecard/railcard, and know how they work, and more importantly, cost?

    I'm starting Uni down in ayr next month, currently live in glasgow, and will be traveling down by train. I know the return fare from Glasgow central to ayr is 8.90 a day, but would I be cheaper to get a card of some sort?? and how much?
     
    Anth, Aug 21, 2009
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  2. aidan_mcanespie

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    No idea how much etc...

    Hide in the toilet, for free. :bbpd:

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    aidan_mcanespie, Aug 23, 2009
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  3. ClockEndPies

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    If you are under 25 years of age, it may be a good idea to get a young person's railcard, which would shave off a third off a regular ticket price. The more often you travel back and forth, the more a good idea it is. The rail card itself costs about £24 to £26 so it's up to you to weigh out your budget over the year. You have to renew ithe railcard every year for about the same price.
     
    ClockEndPies, Aug 23, 2009
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  4. Anth

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    the 18-25 card looks the best bet the now. would knock a shed load off the overall price, but was hoping to locate some hidin deals lol
     
    Anth, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. liammcdowell

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    I've got the 16-25 one, think it's £20 for the year and you save a third, well worth it. If you're traveling every day then definitely get one.
     
    liammcdowell, Aug 24, 2009
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  6. Dirk_Diggler

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    They do zone cards ZONE WIZE so from were you stay it would be a number of zones to your destination etc i used to get the train to work from greenock to paisley every day and it all worked out 5 zones but you could get on the busses etc for free with it as well, thats about 18 miles..


    so your probly talking 90 quid a month

    just make sure you dont travel on this train>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBpF-SoRolo
     
    Dirk_Diggler, Aug 24, 2009
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