Rail Plus Offers Super-Cheap UK Rail Fares Online 24/7

Rail Plus has unveiled a major breakthrough in UK rail bookings by giving New Zealand travellers the ability to book online fully-flexible point-to-point rail tickets across Britain.

Travellers can now access all UK rail fare categories on the Rail Plus website - www.railplus.co.nz - including ‘Advance’ fares that offer reductions of up to 80% on the price New Zealanders have historically paid for point-to-point tickets in the UK.

Rail Plus General Manager New Zealand Alka Thapar said the introduction of live 24/7 online access to the cheaper fares was a significant development for travellers to the UK.
















“We have seen sales of European point-to-point rail fares increase by more than 50% over the past few years, but the UK market has been relatively stagnant because New Zealand travellers have been denied access to the cheaper fares,” said Thapar.

“Thanks to Rail Plus’ continued investment in technology, travellers can now book UK point-to-point tickets at the best available rates and with the same level of ease and convenience enjoyed with other key European rail markets.”

VisitBritain Marketing Manager Australia & New Zealand Mark Haynes said the availability of discounted fares online would make it easier and more attractive for New Zealand travellers to experience all of the UK.

“Rail travel in Britain is fast and convenient, and the rail passes available to date have been tremendously popular. However, the cost of point-to-point fares booked before departure from New Zealand has always proved a major barrier,” said Haynes.

“Now, travellers can be confident in their ability to quickly secure the best available prices when they want to venture beyond London and explore all the other fascinating cities and regions Britain has to offer.”

Examples of the savings available through www.railplus.co.nz:

Journey (1st Class)	Cost through railplus.co.nz	NZ travellers previously paid	$ Saving	% Saving
London – Edinburgh	$165	$457	$292	64
London – Bath	$69	$241	$172	71
London – Manchester	$160	$282	$122	43
London – York	$147	$355	$208	59

Rail Plus is Australasia’s leading international rail specialist

Through its Auckland and Melbourne offices the company provides travellers and travel agents with the ability to quickly and efficiently book and ticket an unrivalled range of passes and point-to-point tickets on major rail networks across Europe, the UK, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

For more information visit www.railplus.co.nz

* Fare categories:

Anytime Fares
Flexible fares available for purchase anytime. Tickets are valid for travel on any day at any time. The fare is available in first and standard class. Seat reservations are not included.

Off-Peak Fares
Priced lower than 'Anytime' fares, but only available for travel on Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak services on chosen date(s) of travel. Seat reservations not included.

Advance Fares
Available as single (one-way) tickets for selected journeys in First Class and Standard Class - offer the best available price for each journey. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are subject to availability. Advance tickets go on sale up to 12 weeks before travel and include an automatic seat reservation.
 

Published 4th May 2011

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