Looking to take the train from Dover to Canterbury. Do I

[stipmom]

Need to buy tickets in advance or is the day of okay? Is the price less if I buy in advance? Thanks

[Bob++]

No and yes, usually.

 

However, since the fare is pretty small, (under £10) I would not bother with the advance booking and just buy a day return on the day.

[Globaliser]

No and yes, usually.

 

However, since the fare is pretty small, (under £10) I would not bother with the advance booking and just buy a day return on the day.

Unless I have missed something, I can't see any advance fares on this route - so the fares should be the same bought on the day.

[Bob++]

Unless I have missed something, I can't see any advance fares on this route - so the fares should be the same bought on the day.

 

You are probably right - when I saw the fare, I stopped looking as there seemed no point.

[stipmom]

Thanks

[John Bull]

Assuming this is to be a day-trip and returning to Dover, do be sure to ask for a day-return.

Day-return tickets usually cost little more than a one-way ticket, they're valid for returning on any same-day train.

But a standard return ticket usually costs about double that of a one-way ticket.

 

JB :)

[stipmom]

Thanks. Will make sure to do that.

Any idea How much time before the train I should allow for buying tickets?

[Bob++]

Thanks. Will make sure to do that.

Any idea How much time before the train I should allow for buying tickets?

 

Ten minutes should be enough. There looks to be a train every half hour or so on a weekday so no biggie if you miss one.