Received an email from virgin cheap last min train fares this weekend
Last minute. Low priced. Selling fast. Our Hot Cakes give you scorching savings on last minute tickets – perfect for all you impulsive trip takers. They're cooked and ready to book for travel this Saturday and Sunday ( 27 and 28 May 2017), but will all be gone by 23.59 Thursday 25 May 2017– so grab a bargain, grab your bag, and seize
Example Newcastel to London 10 each way
15 comments
xenole
28 May 17#15
Breakfast was pretty much yoghurt, fruit, pain au chocolat or a muffin as said in the menu link above. Thought they might of had something simple and hot like a bacon bun but no.
Came round 4 times I think between Doncaster and Kings Cross.
humanracer
25 May 17#14
Shame it's not weekend when I am travelling to London. Nice way to sell seats in the exceptionally hot weather when few people will want to sit on a train.
arjee
25 May 17#13
Really useful deal for those wanting a day trip on the east coast line this weekend, many thanks for posting.
mk-donald
24 May 17#12
re "Weekend" First Class, recognise it's a slimmed down offering versus weekday - eg no free booze (and similarly watch out for cut-down on bank holidays too)
london to newcastle 28th 19.30pm £30first class or £10 standard
UncleWilly
24 May 17#9
Very good offer if you can find it. Just booked a day return from Doncaster to London this Saturday for £25, out in first class, back in standard!
mk-donald
24 May 172#8
It's Virgin Trains EAST COAST, and ONLY for this coming weekend
Other Hot Cakes "Example fares and routes they give:
London King’s Cross to/from Leeds - £5 each way (£20 First Class)
Edinburgh to/from Newcastle - £5 each way (£20 First Class)
York to/from Edinburgh - £10 each way (£30 First Class)
Newcastle to/from London King's Cross - £10 each way (£30 First Class)
London King's Cross to/from Edinburgh - £15 each way (£40 First Class)
Aberdeen to/from London King's Cross - £20 each way (£45 First Class)
Note that while the offer says it runs from non-existent dates ie "00.01 Wednesday 25 May and 23.59 Thursday 26 May 2017" it is definitely live now on Wed 24 May for this coming weekend
stanno
24 May 172#7
These crappy "deals" don't make up for the massive off-peak fare increases since Virgin took over the franchise.
batemansxxxb to stanno
24 May 17#10
Not to mention the ageing,scruffy rolling stock & poor customer service
tommytbone1
24 May 17#6
Just on east coast service... Stick it in the title op
harams
24 May 17#5
Nothing like those prices Birmingham - Newcastle
pepsimax1
24 May 17#4
I can't find any for that price. Can you give a clue which times to try? Thanks.
Opening post
Last minute. Low priced.
Selling fast.
Our Hot Cakes give you scorching savings on last minute tickets – perfect for all you impulsive trip takers. They're cooked and ready to book for travel this Saturday and Sunday ( 27 and 28 May 2017), but will all be gone by 23.59 Thursday 25 May 2017– so grab a bargain, grab your bag, and seize
Example Newcastel to London 10 each way
15 comments
Came round 4 times I think between Doncaster and Kings Cross.
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/the-east-coast-experience/first-class/menu/this-week/?mq=menu4#menu4
london to newcastle 28th 19.30pm £30first class or £10 standard
Other Hot Cakes "Example fares and routes they give:
London King’s Cross to/from Leeds - £5 each way (£20 First Class)
Edinburgh to/from Newcastle - £5 each way (£20 First Class)
York to/from Edinburgh - £10 each way (£30 First Class)
Newcastle to/from London King's Cross - £10 each way (£30 First Class)
London King's Cross to/from Edinburgh - £15 each way (£40 First Class)
Aberdeen to/from London King's Cross - £20 each way (£45 First Class)
Note that while the offer says it runs from non-existent dates ie "00.01 Wednesday 25 May and 23.59 Thursday 26 May 2017" it is definitely live now on Wed 24 May for this coming weekend
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/mayflash
2nd attempt!