Saltash Rail Users Group
SRUG was founded in 2006 and exists to represent the views of passengers and potential rail users in Saltash. We also aim to improve the awareness of and use of the train services in Saltash - with support from partners we publish a local timetable for Saltash and distribute it throughout the town and surrounding area.
The station now is served by 12 to 15 trains in each direction every weekday, and it is an increasingly popular and well used facility.
SRUG depends on the continuing support and help from the local community - to get involved please join and help in any way you can - most of all by USING THE TRAINS !
Railcards and other discounts
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.