GroupSave
Buy together, save a third together
Travelling together is now even more appealing; just make the most of our GroupSave offer and circle a date in your diary to enjoy a day out with friends. You can save 1/3 off your fare with the offer, which is available on Off-Peak tickets for groups of between three and nine people. You could hop aboard for a day by the sea or add an Off-Peak travelcard and head to London. Available to buy online anytime, or from our ticket offices – even on your day of travel. The not-to-be-missed offer means you can plan an impromptu trip on weekdays and at weekends – and still have no trouble snapping up train tickets. Result!
For those who prefer to travel with company
Our GroupSave option is ideal for family and friends who are travelling together during off-peak weekdays and on weekends – since you can save up to 1/3 if you buy your tickets at the same time.
Why GroupSave
How GroupSave ticket works
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Buy your tickets online, selecting GroupSave, or at the station ticket office
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Collect your ticket from a ticket machine, or buy directly at the station ticket office
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Use your ticket at the gates to travel with ease
Ticket Comparison
| GroupSave | Kids for £2 | Senior Rover | Online advance discount | c2c Family Travelcard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small groups | Families | Over 60s | Bargain hunters | Families off to London |
| Adults (ages 16+) |  Yes |
 No |
 Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Children (ages 5-16) |  No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Peak | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Off-Peak Weekdays | Yes |
Only during school holidays |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
| Can add a London Zones Travelcard? | Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Already includes travelcard |
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GroupSave
Best forSmall groupsAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes -
Kids for £2
Best forFamiliesAdults (ages 16+)NoChildren (ages 5-16)YesPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysOnly during school holidaysWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes
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Senior Rover
Best forOver 60sAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsNoCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No
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Online advance discount
Best forBargain huntersAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)YesPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No
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c2c Family Travelcard
Best forFamilies off to LondonAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Already includes travelcard
FAQ connected to this ticket type
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1. What is off-peak? Or when does off-peak run?
Although off-peak times will vary – by both the train operator and route – the times generally fit within those listed below. Also, be aware that to qualify for our GroupSave offer, you must all travel together.
- c2c Off-Peak Day tickets are not available for travel on trains arriving at London Fenchurch Street before 10.00am, or departing from London before 09.30am
- They’re not valid early evening (between 15.30pm to 19.15pm) from major cities, but they can be used on all trains at weekends and on public holidays.
c2c Super Off-peak tickets are only valid at Weekends and Bank Holidays, but on some long distance journeys these tickets are valid seven days a week, but with tighter restrictions on weekdays than the Off-Peak fare.
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2. What if I want to book a group of more than nine people?
We welcome private bookings from schools, companies, charities and organisations if there are 10 or more people travelling together in your Group. You can find out more and book via our online form here.
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3. Is it possible to purchase a ticket for someone else?
Train tickets can be used by anyone, even if your ticket displays the name of the traveller or person who booked them.
When you are making a booking, you can request that the tickets are sent to a different UK address.
If you do purchase tickets for someone else, please note that the sales receipt will be enclosed with the tickets. This shows the last four digits of the credit card, as well as the purchase price.
For self-service collection, please remember that the credit/debit card used to make booking is required, along with the ticket collection reference provided when the booking was made. -
4. Terms and Conditions
