Off-peak ticket

How it is used

Common in rail fare descriptions; the allowed times depend on the route and ticket conditions.

Example sentences

1. We checked whether our off-peak ticket was valid on the first afternoon train.

   The fare label must be interpreted using the ticket's actual restrictions.

2. An off-peak ticket suited us because we could leave after the morning rush.

   Flexible timing can make a time-restricted fare practical.

Common collocations

• off-peak ticket restrictions
• travel on an off-peak ticket

Related terms

• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.
• itineraryA detailed plan of a journey that lists the flights, dates, times and places in order, and often the hotels and activities too.

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• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus