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Off-Peak tickets

Save money while avoiding the morning peak

Off-Peak tickets are designed for travel after the morning peak.

Off-Peak ticket options:

Off-Peak Day Single: Valid for one journey after the morning peak*.
Off-Peak Day Return: Valid for one outward journey after the morning peak and one return journey, both on the same day. A great ticket option for day trips returning in the evening*.
Off-Peak Return: Valid for one outward journey after the morning peak, with the freedom to return on any day within one calendar month. Ideal for those weekends or even longer trips away*.
Off-Peak Day Travelcard: Unlimited train, tube, bus and tram travel within the London Fare Zones. Valid only after the morning peak. For more information see Travelcards.

When can I travel with my Off-Peak ticket?

The time restriction for your ticket will depend on the journey you are making and who has set the fare. To view Off-Peak tickets and what time they are valid for travel, search your journey on southernrailway.com and view the journey details for your various ticket options.

Time restrictions apply to Off-Peak travel on Monday to Friday, but these tickets are valid for travel at any time on Weekends and Bank Holidays.

*Please note: some Train Operating Companies apply evening peak time restrictions to Off-Peak tickets, so please check the time restrictions for your journey.

Please check our Offers page for more information on promotions and discounts on Off-Peak tickets.

Terms and Conditions

Availability

Buy your Off-Peak tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, via our website and collect your tickets at your local Ticket Vending Machine. Register now to buy your tickets online. Alternatively you can buy Off-Peak tickets from the Ticket Vending Machine at the station, or from one of our Ticket Offices.

First and Standard Class travel

Both First and Standard Class Off-Peak tickets are available on many journeys across the UK. Travelcards for travel wholly within London Zones 1-6 don’t have a First Class option; however First Class Travelcard options are available for journeys starting outside London Fares Zones (e.g. Brighton to London Zones 1-6 Travelcard).

First Class tickets must be bought prior to entry into First Class accommodation, otherwise a Penalty Fare may be payable. For holder of Standard Class tickets, you must upgrade to First Class by paying the difference in fare before you enter First Class Accommodation.

Break of Journey

When travelling with Southern a Break of journey is allowed on the outward portion of Off-Peak tickets unless otherwise indicated by a restriction shown against the ticket's validity code and in all cases on the return portion of Off-Peak return tickets.

A ‘Break of Journey’ means exiting and re-entering an intermediate station to continue your journey on the same day after a break. Break of journey may not be permitted when travelling with other Train Operators.

Railcard Discounts

Railcard discounts apply to Off-Peak tickets with 16-25, Annual Gold Card, Disabled, Family & Friends, HM Forces, Network and Senior Railcards. Please check Terms and Conditions of your Railcard for details of any Minimum Fare rules and time restrictions.

GroupSave discounts, which save you up to 50% when travelling in groups of 3 or 4, apply to many Off-Peak tickets in the South East. You must travel together throughout your journey for the discounted tickets to be valid.