ANYTIME SINGLE AND RETURN TICKETS

Anytime train tickets are fully flexible and convenient, allowing you to travel at a time that suits your needs best. These open tickets have no restrictions on the time of day you can travel using an Anytime ticket so you can even opt to travel on peak services. Anytime tickets are perfect if you don’t know the exact time you want to travel, giving you more flexibility. They are available as a one-way single, return or day single or return option and can be booked in standard or first class.

Anytime tickets can show “any permitted” allowing you to travel on any train operator, or they can state a train operator meaning you must travel with a specific operator.

What are the Advantages of Anytime Tickets?

  • Anytime tickets offer flexibility so you can travel at any time with no restrictions
  • You can buy Anytime tickets in advance or on the same day of travel
  • Anytime tickets can be purchased for both standard and first class
  • Save 1/3 when you book with a railcard

Types of Anytime Tickets

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Anytime Single

Use within two days of the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning.

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Anytime Return

Use on the date shown on the ticket, or within five days, and return back anytime within one calendar month.

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Anytime Day Single & Return

Use on the date shown on the ticket and up to 04:29 the following day.

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What are Anytime Train Tickets?

Anytime tickets are fully flexible tickets that allow you to travel at any time of the day. You can purchase these tickets as singles or returns in both standard and first class. Travel any time of the day with no time restrictions.

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How do Anytime Train Tickets work?

Anytime tickets do not have any restrictions on the time of day you can travel, so you can choose to travel on peak services too. Anytime Single and Anytime Return tickets allow a break in the journey, meaning you can get off the train at any stop and board a later train to complete your journey.

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Anytime Tickets Terms and Conditions

Anytime Single – You must use this ticket within two days of the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning

Anytime Return – You must use this ticket on the date shown on the ticket, or within five days, and return back anytime within one calendar month

Anytime Day Single & Return – You must use this ticket on the date shown on the ticket and up to 04:29 the following day

Other Ticket Types

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Advance Tickets

Single, one-way train tickets for travel on a specific service of your choice, that come with a seat reservation.

Advance Ticket Information
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Off Peak Tickets

Valid for travel on Off Peak services only, offering a more flexible way to travel compared to Advance tickets.

Off Peak Ticket Information
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Super Off Peak Tickets

Travel outside of peak times with a Super Off Peak train ticket.

Super Off Peak Ticket Information
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Other Ticket Types

View our helpful guide to other train ticket types and choose the right one for you and your journey needs.

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ANYTIME TRAIN TICKETS INFORMATION

What does Anytime train ticket mean?

An Anytime train ticket means you can travel at any time of the day, on the date shown on your ticket.

What is an Anytime Day Single?

An Anytime Day Single is a single ticket that must be used on the date printed on the ticket and up to 04:29 the following day. Anytime Day Single train tickets are fully flexible and can be used at any time.

How long are Anytime train ticket tickets valid for?

Anytime Day Singles and Returns must be used on the date shown on your ticket, up to 04:29 the following day.
Anytime Singles allow travel within two days of the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning.
Anytime Returns allow travel on the date shown on the ticket, or within five days, and return back anytime within one calendar month.

How can I buy an Anytime ticket?

Anytime tickets can be purchased on the Hull Trains website and app, or at a station ticket office.

When can I buy an Anytime ticket?

You can book an Anytime ticket in advance or on the day of travel.

Can I get a discount on an Anytime ticket?

Yes, you can get a discount when you apply a railcard to your booking. Get 1/3 off with a railcard – bring it with you to validate your discount.

Do children get a discount?

Child fares are discounted by 50% for children aged 5-15. Children under 5 travel free.

Can I break my journey with an Anytime ticket?

You can break your journey with an Anytime Single or Return ticket. You can depart the train at any connecting stop and board a later service to complete your journey. 

Can I use my train ticket on any train?

Your ticket will be valid on any train at any time of the day. Check if your ticket states a specific operator for your journey or if it allows any permitted route.

Can I reserve a seat with an Anytime train ticket?

Seat reservations do not automatically come with Anytime train tickets unless you specify at the time of booking. You can request a seat on the service you wish to travel on prior to travel. If you are travelling with Hull Trains, Coach A is our unreserved coach.

Can I leave train before my destination?

Yes, Anytime Single and Anytime Return train tickets allow a break of journey so you can leave the train at any station before your destination and board a later train to complete your journey.

What happens if you miss your train?

You can board any train during the day so you can travel on the next train for your route. Check if your ticket allows travel on any rail operator or if you must use a single operator for your journey.

Is a day return train ticket valid after midnight?

Anytime Day Return tickets must be used on the date shown on your ticket and up to 04:29 the following day.

Are Anytime train tickets refundable?

If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your journey, you can get a refund from your point of purchase.

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