National rail - getting earlier train when I have a reservation

Pete1989 · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:11

Hi
Just on a train into London, managed to get the earlier/faster train so I will be very early for my next train which I have a reservation for.

Basically can I get on an earlier train and just not have a reservation or am I absolutely fixed to what I have?

Glaucus · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:13

Depends what ticket you have.
Some are locked to the train, some arent.

Whats it say, does it say something like only valid with the reservation ticket?

TJM · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:19

Do you have an advance ticket - i.e. did you get a cheap ticket with a particular time on it? If not, any train will do, but you'll lose your seats. If so, wait - your advance ticket is only valid on that service and you will have to cough up for a full-rate ticket on board.

Pete1989 · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:19

Yeh, valid only with reservations. Ah well looks like I'm spending an hour at kings x.

TJM · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:25

Have a look at the new station, eat at McDonald's, the world is your oyster.

Sui · 8 Nov 2013 at 20:25

It's always worth asking the conductor person when the train comes, I'm normally allowed on if I ask, unless the train is packed.