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Carnet tickets

Save 10% on Off-Peak travel with our Off-Peak Carnet single journey tickets, within the validity period of three months.

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Ticket overview

Carnet tickets are great for flexible travel. They allow you to purchase five or ten Off-Peak tickets in advance, without needing to specify dates at point of purchase.  

Before you board the train, simply write the date of travel in the box on the ticket and enjoy the flexibility of this ticket type.  

Our Off-Peak Carnet tickets offer a 10% discount on Standard Class travel, compared to the price of an Off-Peak Day Return ticket for journeys between London and: 

  • Bedford**
  • Hatfield*
  • Huntingdon*
  • Luton**
  • Royston*
  • Stevenage*
  • Cambridge*
  • Hertford North*
  • Leagrave**
  • Luton Airport Parkway**
  • St Albans City**
  • Welwyn Garden City*
  • Harpenden**
  • Hitchin*
  • Letchworth Garden City*
  • Potters Bar*
  • St Neots*

*From these stations travel is available to / from these London stations: 

  • London Kings Cross 
  • London St Pancras 
  • Old Street 
  • Moorgate 

** From these stations travel is available to / from these London stations: 

  • London St Pancras 
  • Farringdon 
  • City Thameslink 
  • London Blackfriars 
  • London Bridge 

Benefits 

  • Flexible travel: As our Off-Peak Carnet tickets are single journey tickets, you can use them to make a return journey either on the same day or at any time within the 3-month validity period. 
  • Great savings: If you don’t have a Railcard, enjoy a 10% discount compared to buying individual Off-Peak Day Return tickets. 
  • Convenient options: Our Off-Peak Carnet tickets are available to buy as a book of five or ten tickets. 
  • Long validity: Our Off-Peak Carnet tickets are valid for three months from the date of purchase and you only need to confirm the date you want to use one before you get on the train. 
  • Ideal for part-time commuters who can avoid the morning and evening peak times: Perfect if you don’t travel every day at Off-Peak times but still want to save on regular journeys. 

When can I use this ticket type? 

On weekdays Off-Peak Carnet tickets can’t be used on trains arriving in London before 10:00. From London, these tickets cannot be used before 09:30, plus between 16:30 and 19:01 for journeys to Cambridge, Royston, Letchworth Garden City, Huntingdon, St Neots, Hitchin, Stevenage, Bedford, Leagrave, Luton, Luton Airport Parkway, Harpenden and St Albans City. There are no time restrictions at weekends or Bank Holidays.

Things to remember  

  • Tickets are valid for 3 months from date of issue. 
  • You must validate the ticket using permanent black ink before boarding the train. Writing the date of travel with 2-digit numerical values only, e.g. 07 09 for travel on 7th September. 
  • Attempted fraudulent use will result in withdrawal of this ticket, payment of full fare for the journey being made and a possible criminal charge. 
  • Only 10 complete unused Off-Peak Carnet tickets will be considered for a refund. 
  • Lost or stolen individual tickets will not be replaced. 
  • Break of journey is permitted. 
  • Off-Peak Carnet tickets are valid at any time on weekends and Public Holidays. 
  • There are no additional discounts for Railcard holders. 

Carnet tickets may have additional restrictions. Please visit National Rail for full details.

Reasons to book direct

  • No booking fees: Unlike third-party retailers, buying directly from Great Northern means no extra charges – you only pay for the ticket. 
  • Flexible fulfilment options: Choose to collect your Carnet tickets at a station or have them sent to you. 
  • Delay Repay: Buying direct can mean quicker compensation through Delay Repay if your train is delayed. 

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