FLEXIBLE TRAVELLING WITH OFF PEAK TICKETS

Off Peak train tickets offer a more flexible way to travel in comparison to Advance tickets. Off Peak tickets are valid only during Off Peak times – save money by avoiding busier services and travel outside of the peak travel times on Monday to Thursday. We’ve lifted peak time restrictions on Fridays until further notice, so you can travel at any time throughout the whole day on Fridays. See below for Off Peak train time details. Off Peak travel is permitted any time on weekends and bank holidays.

Choose from Off Peak Single, Return and Day Return tickets and travel at an Off Peak time that suits your needs.

What are the advantages of Off Peak Tickets?

Choose from singles, returns and day returns
Flexible travel outside peak train times
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OFF PEAK TRAIN TICKET TYPES

Off Peak Single

Travel on any Off Peak service on the date stated on your ticket.

Off Peak Day Return

Make your outward and return journey on the same day, travelling on Off Peak services.

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Off Peak Return

Select your outward date and return within one calendar month.

Off Peak Single

Travel on any Off Peak service on the date stated on your ticket.

Off Peak Day Return

Make your outward and return journey on the same day, travelling on Off Peak services.

Off Peak Return

Select your outward date and return within one calendar month.

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What are Off Peak Train Tickets?

Off Peak train tickets are tickets that allow you to be flexible with your travel, avoiding the busiest peak services. They give you flexibility as you can choose from multiple services meaning you are not required to travel on one specific service, like you would be with an Advance ticket. Off Peak train tickets are available as singles, returns and day returns. Off Peak Singles/Returns and Off Peak day returns differ in validity so be sure to check before you travel.

Hull Trains Only and Any Permitted Off Peak tickets also differ in validity. Please enquire if you have an Any Permitted Off Peak ticket and you are unsure, or you can check the National Rail Enquiries website.

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What are Hull Trains Off Peak Train Times?

Hull Trains Off Peak train times throughout Monday – Thursday are as follows:

• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Single/Return tickets are not valid on the 06:05 Hull Trains service from Beverley to London King’s Cross
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Single/Return tickets are valid on all Hull Trains services from London King’s Cross
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Day Return tickets are not valid on Hull Trains services from Hull/Beverley timed to arrive at London King's Cross before 10:00
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Day Return tickets are not valid on Hull Trains northbound services timed to depart London King's Cross between 14:59 and 18:31

HULL TRAINS TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hull Trains Timetable

Hull Trains are now running more frequent services. For information on our current timetable, which runs from 7th June to 18th September 2021, please visit our Timetables page.

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To help keep you and our staff safe we recommend you book in advance on our website or app. E-tickets are also recommended rather than paper tickets to help reduce touching surfaces such as ticket machines.

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Face Coverings

From 19th July, the rules around face coverings and social distancing change. We recommend face masks are worn whilst travelling on board our trains as a courtesy to other passengers.

Hull Trains Timetable

Hull Trains are now running more frequent services. For information on our current timetable, which runs from 7th June to 18th September 2021, please visit our Timetables page.

View our Timetable

Book Online

Download the App

Face Coverings

From 19th July, the rules around face coverings and social distancing change. We recommend face masks are worn whilst travelling on board our trains as a courtesy to other passengers.

OFF PEAK TRAIN TICKETS INFORMATION

What is a Hull Trains Only Off Peak ticket?

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

What is an Any Permitted Services Off Peak ticket?

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.

What does Off Peak mean?

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

What are Hull Trains Off Peak times?

Peak service restrictions are in place Monday to Thursday. We’ve lifted restrictions on Fridays until further notice. You can travel any time on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. 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 Single/Return tickets are not valid on the 06:05 Hull Trains service from Beverley to London King’s Cross
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Single/Return tickets are valid on all Hull Trains services from London King’s Cross
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Day Return tickets are not valid on Hull Trains services from Hull timed to arrive at London King's Cross before 10:00
• Hull Trains Only Off Peak Day Return tickets are not valid on Hull Trains northbound services timed to depart London King's Cross between 14:59 and 18:31

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.

What is the difference between Off Peak and Super Off Peak?

Off Peak and Super Off Peak differ in validity. Super Off Peak have more restrictions on when you can use them. Both ticket types cannot be used on the busiest services. Visit our Super Off Peak ticket page to learn more about these restrictions.

Are Off Peak tickets flexible?

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.

Where can I buy an Off Peak train ticket?

You can buy an Off Peak ticket on the Hull Trains website or app, over the phone with our Telesales team on 0345 071 0222, or from the station at a ticket machine or ticket office.

When can I buy an Off Peak train ticket?

Tickets can be bought in advance or right before travel. Tickets can be purchased from the Hull Trains website or app, Hull Trains Telesales on 0345 071 0222, a station ticket machine or a staffed station ticket office.

Can you use an Off Peak ticket anytime?

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.

How do you check Off Peak train times?

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.

Does an Off Peak ticket come with a seat reservation?

Open flexible tickets likes Off Peak tickets don’t automatically come with a seat reservation. From 6th September, seat reservations were reintroduced on board all Hull Trains services. Bookings made after this date can request a seat reservation at the time of booking an Off Peak ticket. Booked already? Find out how to book a seat reservation here.

Can I amend my Off Peak ticket?

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. Under our Book with Confidence policy, changes can be made fee free up to 6pm the day before travel. This policy is in place until 31st December 2021. Changes made after 6pm the day before travel will be subject to an admin fee, as per the usual terms and conditions.

For more details, visit our Changing Your Ticket page.

Can I get a discount on my Off Peak train ticket with a railcard?

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.

Can I get a refund on my Off Peak ticket?

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.