An open return train ticket is a flexible ticket that allows you to keep your travel options open, choosing when to go and when to return. It is a type of return ticket that does not require you to specify a specific date or time for your return journey. Open return tickets are valid for one calendar month from the date of the outward journey. There are different types of open return tickets available, such as Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak, which vary in flexibility and price. The main benefit of booking a return, instead of an open return, is the option of reserving a seat. If you are not fussed about seat reservations and are unsure when you are returning, an open return ticket may be a good option. Here are some of the different types of open return tickets available:
- Anytime Day Return: your outbound and return travel can be on any train on the date specified.
- Off-Peak Return: your outward journey must be on Off-Peak trains on the date specified, and you must return on Off-Peak trains within one calendar month.
- Off-Peak Day Return: your outbound and return journey can be on any Off-Peak train on the date specified.
- Super Off-Peak Return: you can return on any Super Off-Peak train within one calendar month.
It may be a good idea to check the prices for two single ticket journeys (outward and return) as this can sometimes save you money when compared to the return ticket option for the same journey. However, this option does not offer flexibility for dates of travel.
