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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: Use Carnet tickets when you need them, without committing to specific travel dates. 
  • Great savings: Enjoy a discount compared to buying individual Anytime Day Return tickets. 
  • Convenient options: Purchase Carnet tickets as a book of five or ten Anytime Day Returns. 
  • Long validity: Tickets are valid for three months, giving you the flexibility to travel at your own pace. 
  • Ideal for part-time commuters: Perfect if you don’t travel every day but still want to save on regular journeys. 

When can I use this ticket type? 

Carnet tickets can be used on any day of the week for Anytime Day Return journeys. Travel at any time that suits you, including peak periods, making them ideal for flexible schedules. 

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. 
  • Refunds are only considered if you return all the tickets, and none of them have been used.
  • 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 Thameslink 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. 
  • Quick support and compensation: Buying direct ensures faster support in case of travel issues and quicker compensation through Delay Repay if your train is delayed.

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