Off Peak Train Tickets

Hull Trains Only Off Peak tickets are tickets with flexibility where you can travel outside of peak times on Hull Trains services.

Any Permitted Services Off Peak tickets allow you to travel on any train operators service outside of peak times. Peak times may differ from train operator to train operator. 

Off Peak means a service that is outside of the busiest travel times. Off Peak times can differ across train operators. 

Peak service restrictions are in place Monday to Thursday. The validity of Off Peak Single/Return tickets differ to Off Peak Day Return tickets, see below for Hull Trains Off Peak restrictions throughout Monday - Thursday:

• Hull Trains Only Off Peak tickets are not valid on the 05:53/06:15 Hull Trains service from Beverley/Hull  
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak tickets are not valid on the 16:10 Hull Trains services from London King’s Cross
 
If you are unsure, you can check the validity of your booked Off Peak ticket on the National Rail Enquiries website by searching the 2-digit code shown on your ticket.

We’ve lifted restrictions on Fridays until further notice so you can travel any time on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Yes, Off Peak tickets are flexible as you do not have to travel on one specific train. As long as you travel on the date stated on your ticket and avoid peak time trains, you can use your Off Peak train tickets on any valid train.

You can buy an Off Peak ticket on the Hull Trains website or app, or from the station at a ticket machine or ticket office.

Tickets can be bought in advance or right before travel. Tickets can be purchased from the Hull Trains website or app, a station ticket machine or a staffed station ticket office.

Off Peak tickets can only be used on services outside of peak times. If you travel during peak times with an Off Peak train ticket, you will be asked to purchase a new ticket on board.

If you are unsure of Off Peak train times across different train operators, you can check the validity of your booked Off Peak ticket on the National Rail Enquiries website by searching the 2-digit code shown on your ticket.

Open flexible tickets likes Off Peak tickets don’t automatically come with a seat reservation. Seat reservations are available on board all Hull Trains services and can be requested at the time of booking an Off Peak ticket. Booked already? Find out how to book a seat reservation here. 

Yes, flexible tickets such as Off Peak tickets can be amended at your point of purchase. If you’ve purchased an Off Peak ticket with Hull Trains, you can change the date or time of travel. Changes can be made fee free before the original travel date/time.

For more details, visit our Changing Your Ticket page.

Yes, you can use your railcard to save money on an Off Peak train ticket. Bring your railcard with you on your journey so your discount can be validated.

Yes, your ticket is refundable. If you decide not to use your ticket to make all or part of your journey then you can request a refund by returning your unused ticket(s) to your place of purchase within 28 days of the ticket expiry date. For more information on claiming a refund for tickets purchased from Hull Trains, click here.

No, generally you cannot use a Hull Trains Off Peak ticket at 6am on weekdays, as morning peak restrictions usually apply until 09:30. However, Off Peak tickets are valid all day on weekends and bank holidays. Off Peak times differ by train operator and route so please check before you travel.

Yes, with a Hull Trains Off Peak train ticket, you can board an earlier train provided it also falls within the Off Peak times and adheres to the restrictions of your specific ticket.

Yes, you can upgrade a Hull Trains Off Peak ticket to travel during peak times by paying the fare difference. You can amend your booking for a different time, please note an admin fee may apply for a change.