{"id":116,"date":"2017-05-10T01:28:08","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T00:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/escape.design-files.co.uk\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2017-06-14T13:16:22","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T12:16:22","slug":"travel-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/travel-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"magenta\">Buy before you board<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwr.com\/plan-journey\/tickets-railcards-and-season-tickets\/ticket-types\" target=\"_blank\">best value tickets <\/a>and offers, buy your ticket in advance. Here\u2019s how to buy before you board.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONLINE<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gwr.com\" target=\"_blank\">gwr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BY PHONE<\/strong> 03457 000 125 (0700\u20132200 Mon\u2013Fri, 0800\u20131900 Sat\u2013Sun)<\/p>\n<p><strong>AT THE STATION<\/strong> From ticket offices. Most debit and credit cards are accepted. Don\u2019t forget to pick up a mini-timetable or download one from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwr.com\/plan-journey\/train-times\" target=\"_blank\">gwr.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please make sure you buy your ticket before travelling.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-gallery-wrapper group\"><div class=\"grid-gallery box-anim-small\"><a class=\"pop-gallery\" rel=\"pop_gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Spa_2.jpg\" title=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Spa_2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Escape Blog\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"grid-gallery box-anim-small\"><a class=\"pop-gallery\" rel=\"pop_gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/London_Park.jpg\" title=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/London_Park-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Escape Blog\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"grid-gallery box-anim-small\"><a class=\"pop-gallery\" rel=\"pop_gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/WALKTHROUGH_Great_Bath_1-960x701.jpg\" title=\"The Roman baths is just one of the great places to visit on a trip to Bath\"><img src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/WALKTHROUGH_Great_Bath_1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Picture of interior of Roman baths with steam rising off the water, Bath, England\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"grid-gallery box-anim-small\"><a class=\"pop-gallery\" rel=\"pop_gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/woe-coast.jpg\" title=\"\"><img src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/woe-coast-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Escape Blog\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><link href=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/themes\/escape\/assets\/js\/fancybox\/jquery.fancybox.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\">\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/themes\/escape\/assets\/js\/fancybox\/jquery.fancybox.pack.js\"><\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function ($, F) {\n    F.transitions.resizeIn = function() {\n        var previous = F.previous,\n            current  = F.current,\n            startPos = previous.wrap.stop(true).position(),\n            endPos   = $.extend({opacity : 1}, current.pos);\n\n        startPos.width  = previous.wrap.width();\n        startPos.height = previous.wrap.height();\n\n        previous.wrap.stop(true).trigger(\"onReset\").remove();\n\n        delete endPos.position;\n\n        current.inner.hide();\n\n        current.wrap.css(startPos).animate(endPos, {\n            duration : current.nextSpeed,\n            easing   : current.nextEasing,\n            step     : F.transitions.step,\n            complete : function() {\n                F._afterZoomIn();\n\n                current.inner.fadeIn(\"fast\");\n            }\n        });\n    };\n}(jQuery, jQuery.fancybox));\n\njQuery(document).ready(function() {\njQuery(\".pop-gallery\").fancybox({\n\tpadding: [0, 0, 0, 0],\n\tnextMethod: \"resizeIn\",\n\tnextSpeed: 250,\n\tprevMethod: false,\n\tloop: false,\n\thelpers : {\n\t\ttitle: {\n\t\t\ttype: \"inside\"\n\t\t},\n\t\toverlay: {\n\t\t\tcloseClick: false,\n\t\t\tcss : { \"background\" : \"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)\" }\t\t\n\t\t}\n\t}\t\t\n});\n});\n<\/script>\n<h3><span class=\"magenta\">Tickets to suit you<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>First class\u00a0<\/strong>For added luxury, see if your train offers exclusive First Class carriages. First Class provides more spacious seats, complimentary refreshments and newspapers and use of dedicated First Class lounges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Night Riviera Sleeper<\/strong> Arrive rested and relaxed with the GWR\u00a0Sleeper service. The Sleepers\u00a0offer fully air-conditioned private cabins, complimentary travel accessories, free refreshments and even a morning wake-up call.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season Tickets <\/strong>Season Tickets are the best value for customers regularly \u00a0making the same journey. There\u2019s a choice of tickets lasting seven days, one year, or any number of months in-between.<\/p>\n<p><strong>London Day Travelcard<\/strong> Visiting the capital for a short break? The London Day Travelcard\u00a0offers unlimited travel on all forms of public transport across the whole of London.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"magenta\">Special offers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Great Western Railway has a range of great special offers. Check them out\u00a0at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gwr.com\" target=\"_blank\">gwr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Railcards<\/strong>\u00a0offer value for money if you travel by train, saving you one-third off most standard rail tickets (time restrictions may apply). There are different types of railcard, starting\u00a0at \u00a310, and they are valid for 12 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eurostar<\/strong>\u00a0GWR have teamed up with Eurostar to offer you the chance to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gwr.com\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\">buy a ticket<\/a> from your UK destination through to the continent, making it easier to travel and giving you the best value for money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"magenta\">Transport links from GWR train stations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-515\" src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-14-at-10.12.39.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"49\" \/>BUS<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.plusbus.info\/stations\/7\" target=\"_blank\">PLUSBUS<\/a> is a ticket that can be added to most types of train ticket. PLUSBUS gives you unlimited bus travel around town at the start, finish, or at both ends\u00a0of your train journey. Together with your train ticket, it\u2019s a great way\u00a0to get directly to your chosen destination.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-14-at-10.12.46.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" \/>BIKE<\/strong><br \/>\nWe support green travel and bicycles are a fantastic way to make your way from A\u00a0to B, not to mention the health benefits of pedal power. Don\u2019t forget\u00a0to reserve a place for your bike on board where possible, or\u00a0to take advantage of bike hire schemes or parking facilities. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwr.com\/plan-journey\/journey-information\/on-board\/cycles\" target=\"_blank\">More &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-518 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-14-at-10.12.55.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"51\" \/>PLANE<\/strong><br \/>\nLeave the car at home when flying from Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter International Airports, each a short bus ride away from the city\u2019s station. Travel with us direct from Reading\u00a0to Gatwick Airport by train or to Heathrow via the RailAir coach service\u00a0 from Reading.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-517\" src=\"https:\/\/escapebyrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2017-06-14-at-10.13.04.jpg\" width=\"50\" height=\"48\" \/>CAR<\/strong><br \/>\nMost of our stations have pay-as-you-go car parks. Pay over the phone using our cashless payment system. To use, register your contact details, car registration, where you have parked and your card details by calling the number advertised at car parks. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gwr.com\/plan-journey\/stations-and-routes\/car-parking\" target=\"_blank\">More &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Buy before you board To qualify for the best value tickets and offers, buy your ticket in advance. Here\u2019s how to buy before you board. 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