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Old 22nd August 2008, 09:01 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Purchase Virgin Train tickets online from US address?

In article <1im3kwb.ygqr361eu3xuN%d4g4h4.uk>, d4g4h4.uk
(David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)) wrote:

> Yes- they say that credit card is the only option if you're outside the
> UK. Just as a data point, SNCF had no problem posting our TGV tickets

to
> the UK... for free. (Some UK train websites post tickets for free (e.g.
> Virgin) some don't- some even charge silly credit/debit card charges

now
> too.)


The National Express East Coast web site posts for free, doesn't
surcharge plastic and gives online discounts. No contest.

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In article <48af3784.93610459@news.>,
wensleydale@pacersplace.org.uk (Neil Williams) wrote:

> On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:38 +0100 (BST), rosenstiel@cix.co.uk (Colin
> Rosenstiel) wrote:
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> >You may only need the booking reference now. You get that online.
> >I print that out.

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> I find it a bit random as to whether you need the card or not. Best
> to take it.


Daughter didn't need it with National Express East Coast at York. Just as
well - it was my credit card as she's 16.

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