We know that you can’t always plan your travel in advance, and sometimes you need a little flexibility. For flexible travel, CrossCountry Anytime train tickets might be the answer for you. For our more spontaneous passengers, we know it is important to offer option of an Anytime train ticket. This ticket type is ideal for customers who are not sure how long they will be travelling, or for passengers who like to go where their heart takes them.
Benefits of Anytime Tickets
The biggest benefit of travelling with an Anytime ticket is that passengers may travel at any time of day, with no restrictions. These tickets give passengers the option to travel at any time of day, allowing you to travel at a time that suits you best. Like other ticket options at CrossCountry, you can apply discounts to Anytime tickets by adding your railcard, to make further savings on your journey.
How to Book CrossCountry Anytime Tickets
Booking any ticket with CrossCountry is simple, and Anytime train tickets are no different. The easiest way is either visiting our site and clicking Buy Tickets on any page or using the CrossCountry Trains app. There are three different types of Anytime train tickets, so it is important to first understand the differences between them to know which one is the one you need. Let’s explore the different kinds of Anytime ticket available with CrossCountry.
Anytime Single Tickets
Although you don’t have to book Anytime tickets in advance, we always advises passengers to book in advance for the best possible savings, and to avoid disappointment if travelling at busy times. Anytime single tickets also offer passengers the option to break up their journey with stops at stations along the route, perfect for those longer journeys like Bournemouth to Birmingham. This is just another example of the flexibility afforded to customers with an Anytime train ticket.
| Ticket properties | Anytime Single | Anytime First Single | Anytime First Day Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outward Journey | Any train on date shown on ticket | Any train on date shown on ticket | Any train on date shown on ticket |
| Journey Breaks | Yes | No, except for changing trains | No, except for changing trains |
| Routes | Any route shown on the ticket | Any route shown on the ticket | Any route shown on the ticket |
| Availability | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Booking Deadline | Day of travel | Day of travel | Day of travel |
| Seat Reservations | Advisable | Advisable | Advisable |
| Railcard Discounts | Yes | Only Senior, Disabled Persons, and HM Forces Railcards | Only Senior, Disabled Persons, and HM Forces Railcards |
| Amending Tickets | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket |
| Refund Availability | Yes, less the administration fee | Yes, less the administration fee | Yes, less the administration fee |
| Where to Buy | Any outlet | Any outlet | Any outlet |
Anytime Day Return
With an Anytime Day Return ticket, passengers may return on any train on the date that is shown on the ticket. The return journey also must be on the same day as the outward journey. This option is ideal for anyone who wants to keep their plans flexible, but knows they need to return on the same day.
| Ticket properties | Anytime Day Return | Anytime First Day Return |
|---|---|---|
| Outward Journey | Any train on date shown on ticket | Any train on date shown on ticket |
| Journey Breaks | Yes, on the outward and/or return journey | No, except for changing trains |
| Routes | Any route shown on the ticket | Any route shown on the ticket |
| Availability | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Booking Deadline | Day of travel | Day of travel |
| Seat Reservations | Advisable | Advisable |
| Railcard Discounts | Yes | Only Senior, Disabled Persons, and HM Forces Railcard discounts apply |
| Amending Tickets | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket |
| Refund Availability | Yes, less the administration fee | Yes, less the administration fee |
| Where to Buy | Any outlet | Any outlet |
Anytime Return Tickets
The most flexible option regarding Anytime tickets is the Anytime Return ticket. With this ticket, customers are allowed to return within one calendar month of their outward journey. This provides a unique level of flexibility and gives customers peace of mind knowing they can return on the same route at any time within that month.
| Ticket properties | Anytime Return | Anytime First Return |
|---|---|---|
| Outward Journey | Any train within five days including the date shown on the ticket | Any train within five days including the date shown on the ticket |
| Journey breaks | Yes, outward and/or return | Yes, outward and/or return |
| Routes | Any route shown on the ticket | Any route shown on the ticket |
| Availability | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Booking Deadline | Day of travel | Day of travel |
| Seat Reservations | Advisable | Advisable |
| Railcard Discounts | Yes | Only Senior, Disabled Persons, and HM Forces Railcard discounts apply |
| Amending Tickets | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket | Yes, free of charge within the validity of the ticket |
| Refund Availability | Yes, less the administration fee | Yes, less the administration fee |
| Where to Buy | Any outlet | Any outlet |
How much us an Anytime Train Ticket?
An Anytime train ticket can vary in price dependent on the route that is taken. To make sure you are saving more on your Anytime train ticket, it is advisable to book in advance and apply your railcard when buying the ticket.
When can I use my Anytime Train Ticket?
Customers are free to use their Anytime train ticket during the date shown on the ticket, at any time of the day.
