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Railcards are available for various special groups – almost everyone except single people between 25 and 60 travelling alone (although we can all get the Devon & Cornwall card) – and give you an extra third off most fares including advance purchase.
Some railcards don't work with early morning trains, others cover a restricted area. For travel anywhere from Tiverton Parkway to Penzance, including all the branch lines, the Devon & Cornwall railcard is available to anyone living in the region (irrespective of age) and costs £10 for a year. If you travel from Saltash to Truro or Exeter more than three times in a year this will save you money (it brings the day return to Truro down to £5.34).
You have to go to a tciket office (Liskeard or Plymouth) to purchase a railcard - take along a passport sized photo (unless you are renewing and have a train photcard already) and proof of qualification.
Group Save
If you are travelling in a group of four or more adults then check out GroupSave – four adult tickets for the price of two with any children in the party travelling for £1 each. You can specify this when buying your ticket, including on the train. You must all complete your journey together.
Special Offers
Watch the FGW website for occasional special discount offers – for exampel during January to March 09 they ran 'Club55' which gave big discounts to anyone aged over 55. There are often £5 vouchers available. We try and keep an eye on these and notify SRUG members – join our email list to get notifications of all matters affecting train travel from Saltash
Plus Bus
Don't forget PlusBus tickets which for a small extra allow you unlimited bus travel in an area once you reach your destination – Newton Abbott PlusBus is exceptional value covering all of the Torbay area.
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