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RANGE of ROVERS EXTENDED.

As from 2nd January 2008, the number of Rover tickets available on parts of the Cotswold and Malvern Line has increased dramatically.  Below, is a summary of what the CLPG understands to be available at present. 

Rover Name Available from stations Area Covered Price (STD)
All Line Rover Oxford-Hereford Whole country 7 day £375
14 day £565
Freedom of South West Great Malvern-Worcester Large area bounded by Cardiff, Penzance, Portsmouth and Swindon 3 in 7 day £70
8 in 15 day £95
Freedom of Severn & Solent Great Malvern-Worcester Area bounded by Cardiff, Tiverton, Weymouth, Portsmouth and Swindon 3 in 7 day £40
8 in 15 day £60
Oxfordshire Day Ranger Moreton-in-Marsh-Oxford Banbury, Bicester Town, Moreton-in-Marsh and Reading £15
Oxford Evening Out
INTRODUCTION DELAYED
Kingham-Oxford (at or after 1825 every day) Banbury, Bicester Town, Kingham and Didcot Parkway. £3
Thames Rover Moreton-in-Marsh-Oxford Large area from Moreton-in-Marsh to Banbury, London Paddington (incl. Thames Valley branch lines), Bedwyn, Basingstoke and Redhill. 3 days £40
7 days £70
Heart of England Rover Oxford-Hereford Large area bounded by Hereford, Shrewsbury, Chester, Matlock, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Gloucester. 3 in 7 day £60.20
7 days £78.60
West Midlands Day Ranger Hereford-Worcester Area bounded by Gobowen, Crewe, Nuneaton, Northampton, Stratford-upon-Avon and Redditch.  Does not include Hereford to Shrewsbury. £15.40
Family £30.80
(2 Adults & up to 4 children)

 

Children normally travel half price and railcard discounts of 34% apply in many instances.

With the exception of the All Line Rover, there are restrictions on when journeys may commence on Mondays to Fridays - usually around 0900 to 0930, or when Cheap Day tickets become available.   However, it is advised that you check validity before purchasing your ticket.

Item added on 14th January 2008 (amended on 25th January 2008).