Commuting to uni , train tickets

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I need help. I am going to be commuting to Liverpool John Moore University. It’s going to be an hour with the train and I don’t know what train ticket to buy. I need a season train ticket I go it’s better to not stick to one train service because it might get delayed an open return ticket will cost about £11.60 that’s for a day I’m going to be commuting four days a week this ticket will allow me to take any train. It’s going to be cheaper if I buy a rail card but I saw another season ticket it’s offered by West Midland train it’s £300. It’s half the price for the term it ends in 23 dec.you could do unlimited journeys which is good but you can only use the train services which is risky if you are commuting.

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by Lilianabd

I need help. I am going to be commuting to Liverpool John Moore University. It’s going to be an hour with the train and I don’t know what train ticket to buy. I need a season train ticket I go it’s better to not stick to one train service because it might get delayed an open return ticket will cost about £11.60 that’s for a day I’m going to be commuting four days a week this ticket will allow me to take any train. It’s going to be cheaper if I buy a rail card but I saw another season ticket it’s offered by West Midland train it’s £300. It’s half the price for the term it ends in 23 dec.you could do unlimited journeys which is good but you can only use the train services which is risky if you are commuting.

Hi there! (:

I also commuted in my first year about an hour, train wise i was buying monthly season tickets, i found for my first semester i was in a bit more than the seccond, also meant with the christmas holidays i just could not buy one that month, only really done a few trains in for tutorials/exams so worked out cheaper😊

With me being scottish we only have scotrail for trains, so unsure really english train services wise which is best/worth it - whenever i had delays/cancelled trains i would email the lecturers who were understanding of this type of thing!, when your commuting things like that are pretty much un-avoidable tbh, to try to help with this on days i knew i wouldnt be in i would be sent over powerpoints/work from classes and if i needed i would arrange to meet with the lecturer to get a bit of extra help understanding - obviously that type of thing isnt ideal, but its an option if theres the occasional delay/cancellation! 😊

really just depends on how reliable you feel it would be!, also if theres perhaps a slightly earlier train you'd be able to catch, means with delays you woudnt be affected as much, i used to do this sometimes and would use that time if i got in a little early to go to the libary and get a bit of studying done - also meant when i got home fom uni i could switch off a bit more!

hope this helps, goodluck!!

Emily
Year 3, Chemistry
Official University Of Strathclyde Rep

(edited 3 months ago)

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by Lilianabd

I need help. I am going to be commuting to Liverpool John Moore University. It’s going to be an hour with the train and I don’t know what train ticket to buy. I need a season train ticket I go it’s better to not stick to one train service because it might get delayed an open return ticket will cost about £11.60 that’s for a day I’m going to be commuting four days a week this ticket will allow me to take any train. It’s going to be cheaper if I buy a rail card but I saw another season ticket it’s offered by West Midland train it’s £300. It’s half the price for the term it ends in 23 dec.you could do unlimited journeys which is good but you can only use the train services which is risky if you are commuting.

Hi,

I’d recommend getting a Railcard and using open return tickets. That way you’ll save money and still have the flexibility to use different train services if there are delays or cancellations, which takes away a lot of stress. Season tickets can work out cheaper overall, but only if the service is reliable. One option might be to start with open returns for the first term, see how consistent trains are, and then decide if a season ticket is worth it for the next term.

Also, if you don’t already have one, Santander student bank accounts currently offer free Railcards.

Hope this helps,

Tayba
Student Rep

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Lilianabd

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by LJMUStudentReps

Hi,
I’d recommend getting a Railcard and using open return tickets. That way you’ll save money and still have the flexibility to use different train services if there are delays or cancellations, which takes away a lot of stress. Season tickets can work out cheaper overall, but only if the service is reliable. One option might be to start with open returns for the first term, see how consistent trains are, and then decide if a season ticket is worth it for the next term.
Also, if you don’t already have one, Santander student bank accounts currently offer free Railcards.
Hope this helps,
Tayba
Student Rep

Sorry for replying late. I bought the season ticket and it’s good rarely any cancellations. I might consider buying open return ticket for next term.

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