Economize on train fares

When on a holiday or business to London, you have to commute to different districts of the city and this can become a challenge, especially during peak traffic hours! Getting to your destination on time may become a critical issue… all the more if you are on a business trip. One way to overcome this impediment is by utilising the excellent rail and subway network that exists all through the city of London. Some might agree that London is one of the most well connected cities in Europe in terms of rail networks.  A few ways you could save money on rail travel are:  

  

Book well in advance: If you do plan to use the rail network for a long trip, then ensure that you do your booking well in advance. One of the best ways to achieve this is by booking online, once you have decided the day and date of your travel, as advanced bookings are generally restricted to the train and date that you plan to travel on.  However in the event you miss your train, you will not be able to claim anything, unless you agree to pay the difference of a standard ticket and travel on another train. The option of cancellation will lead to losses, although a select few train operators take a fee to give a refund.   

Choose a place close to the metro station:  Staying close to the station will save on time, especially in a city like London when you are caught in peak traffic. To accomplish this, staying at a convenient location makes all the difference- like staying at the Paddington Court Rooms, which have the benefit of being close to the station.

Get yourself a rail card:  Buying a rail card will help to save considerably on rail costs with cheaper rail fares. You can also avail of the benefit of lower priced rail tickets to most age groups. For those who are over 60 years of age there are senior rail tickets and for students of 16-25 there are discounts.  Children also are given a discount, so make the most of it.