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train tickets: london to Brighton/Portsmouth/other south-east stations at £3 each way @ National Express East Coast

Found 3rd Jul 2008

Hi,
I am unsure where to post this, as it might be a normal price or a bug (I don't take the train much)
National Express East Coast currently sells train tickets from london - brighton for this summer are at £3 each way.
What is weird is that the nationalrail website price them at £5, but that none of the 14 other train operators has these tickets at £5 (their cheapest is £13 or so).

It might be the same for other south-east or national destinations, but I don't have the time to try. If you try, give us feedback ;-)

So, if like me you're planning a couple of days in Brighton this summer, enjoy!

edit 1: be sure to select 'London Victoria' not 'London (all)'

edit2: also works for Portsmouth and other stations in the south east. Thanks pompeyrich for testing!

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3rd Jul 2008

i am getting £6 each way for sat 19th (random) how do you get £3

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got the right link! thanks!!

3rd Jul 2008

wow with young persons rail card its only £2 each way! thanks.. not sure if i use this tho.. i live in newcastle but have always wanted to visit brighton again

3rd Jul 2008

Hot price lol!!!!!!
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3rd Jul 2008

Excellent spot. Heat & rep, etc

3rd Jul 2008

That is an excellent find.

I have been using the advanced booking fares at £10 return.

3rd Jul 2008

Which dates are you using? Can't seem to find any for £3!

3rd Jul 2008

I'm getting minimum £21 for each way for 19th July, is there anything I'm missing ? :?

3rd Jul 2008

click on the Lowest Fares box (bottom left column) when you are on the same webpage as your possible times/schedule.

i am getting £3 if you click the singles from "£3-£19"

3rd Jul 2008

Young persons rail card saves me £16 per week on standard peek tickets from July 1st to 31st August every year for only £20 membership.

3rd Jul 2008

ukbill69;2446464
Young persons rail card saves me £16 per week on standard peek tickets … Young persons rail card saves me £16 per week on standard peek tickets from July 1st to 31st August every year for only £20 membership.

Railcards are £24 a year now.

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3rd Jul 2008

jeevan;2446352
I'm getting minimum £21 for each way for 19th July, is there anything I'm … I'm getting minimum £21 for each way for 19th July, is there anything I'm missing ? :?

:!: BEWARE :!: It is still working, but you have to type 'London Victoria' as your departure point. It does not seems to work with 'London (All)'. Do NOT ask me why

3rd Jul 2008

nmerlet;2446544
:!: BEWARE :!: It is still working, but you have to type 'London … :!: BEWARE :!: It is still working, but you have to type 'London Victoria' as your departure point. It does not seems to work with 'London (All)'. Do NOT ask me why

Thanks for that!! Found it

3rd Jul 2008

nmerlet;2446544
:!: BEWARE :!: It is still working, but you have to type 'London … :!: BEWARE :!: It is still working, but you have to type 'London Victoria' as your departure point. It does not seems to work with 'London (All)'. Do NOT ask me why

Thats what I was missing, was using "London All", Cheers :thumbsup:

3rd Jul 2008

Great spot, £3 tickets also available to/from Portsmouth, and other stations in that area, if you choose London Victoria, rather than London (All).

Original Poster

3rd Jul 2008

pompeyrich;2446823
Great spot, £3 tickets also available to/from Portsmouth, and other … Great spot, £3 tickets also available to/from Portsmouth, and other stations in that area, if you choose London Victoria, rather than London (All).

Great, will edit the original post accordingly!

3rd Jul 2008

fantastic post!

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3rd Jul 2008

i need to travel to Eastbourne on the 18th, can't find any good deals. If others nab eastbourne please let me know
cheers

3rd Jul 2008

wow thanks it works fine but do you collect ticket frm machine at the station at london Victoria or counter

Original Poster

3rd Jul 2008

Viggy_Value;2447819
i need to travel to Eastbourne on the 18th, can't find any good deals. … i need to travel to Eastbourne on the 18th, can't find any good deals. If others nab eastbourne please let me knowcheers

Just tried, and cannot find less than £21.60... sorry

jaypat;2447992
wow thanks it works fine but do you collect ticket frm machine at the … wow thanks it works fine but do you collect ticket frm machine at the station at london Victoria or counter

I choose the 'send by royal mail at your place' option. ;-)
I used the machines once, it worked fine, but I am always afraid that something will go wrong and that it won't give me my tickets. I don't want to miss a train because of a silly machine...

3rd Jul 2008

it's the ones that have FastTicket on them, self service and bring your printout/codes (just in case you need to refer to at the counter) .. and the credit card u used to purchase the tickets.

3rd Jul 2008

voted Hot!
Unfortunately, the forecast doesn't look v.good for a weekend at the beach
Save a further 30p!!!! per booking via Quidco or Cashback King.

3rd Jul 2008

i tried the quidco link but it only seems to work for buses not trains. not sure why, i did two purchases and usually it tracks asap, but it hasn't ... and come to think of it, neither have i gotten the email confirmation -- has anyone gotten theirs yet?

3rd Jul 2008

Viggy_Value;2447819
i need to travel to Eastbourne on the 18th, can't find any good deals. … i need to travel to Eastbourne on the 18th, can't find any good deals. If others nab eastbourne please let me knowcheers

You could go to Brighton for £3 then catch train to Eastbourne from there (not sure of cost).

3rd Jul 2008

booked for 26th, excellent find.

voted hot

3rd Jul 2008

thanks OP - have booked 2 adults 2 children from Portsmouth to London Victoria in the summer hols for the grand sum of £16.00 - excellent find

4th Jul 2008

Great catch, any ideas how long this going to last for, as i need to plan for a day out...
also any suggested places to visit (other than brighton,portsmoth), which this offer s working..
cheers. :thinking:

4th Jul 2008

Can't vote for another time :), Booked for portsmouth too! thanks

4th Jul 2008

raj6;2451683
Great catch, any ideas how long this going to last for, as i need to plan … Great catch, any ideas how long this going to last for, as i need to plan for a day out...also any suggested places to visit (other than brighton,portsmoth), which this offer s working..cheers. :thinking:

need to make a few decisions first, don't you? what you're asking is too broad / vague

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4th Jul 2008

jeevan;2446613
Thats what I was missing, was using "London All", Cheers :thumbsup:

This is because another company runs from London Bridge to Brighton - so the computer will only look for tickets that can be used with both companies. National Express East Coast are selling Southern Railway tickets for £3 fare... for some reason.

4th Jul 2008

Any cheap deals on Spinnaker Tower entry? or any pointers to what to see near portsmouth harbour?

thanks

4th Jul 2008

louhutch;2449144
You could go to Brighton for £3 then catch train to Eastbourne from there … You could go to Brighton for £3 then catch train to Eastbourne from there (not sure of cost).

bus goes to eastbourne from brighton as well

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8th Jul 2008

More information on the offer here.
southernrailway.com/mai…499

train tickets: london to Brighton/Portsmouth/other south-east stations at £3 each way @ National Express East Coast

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