When it comes to travelling across Wales and its Borders, every pound saved and every minute gained matters. Whether you commute daily, explore on weekends, or plan long-distance trips, JurnyOn helps you travel smarter by saving money, earning rewards, and reducing your carbon footprint.

However, the real magic happens when you know how to use JurnyOn strategically. From booking Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead, comparing fares across major routes, and understanding essential rail rules.

Here's your complete guide to getting the maximum value out of every journey.

🚆 1. Book Early: Unlock the Biggest Savings

The simplest way to save on rail travel? Advance tickets, and JurnyOn is built around helping you find the cheapest ones available.

✨ Why Advance Tickets Matter

They cost far less than Anytime or Walk-Up fares
Advance tickets typically save you 50.2% *

You can save up to an additional 35% with a JurnyOn discount plan- no railcard is required

Prices increase as travel dates get nearer

Only a limited number of the cheapest seats are released

🕒 Now Bookable Up to 12 Weeks Ahead

You can now use JurnyOn to book Transport for Wales Advance tickets up to 12 weeks in advance — giving you maximum access to the lowest fares across their network

To make the most of it:

Book as early as possible (ideally 6–12 weeks out)

For weekday peak-time travel, book at least a week in advance to secure the best price

Choose mid-day trains for the lowest fares

🔍 2. Let’s Compare — Why Advance + JurnyOn = Best Price

Here’s a real example of how much you can save when you plan ahead:

Chester ↔ Birmingham New Street (Return)

Booking today for 8th Dec 2025: £30.50 with Platinum Discount

Booking today for 1st Jan 2026: £25.70

💡 You save £4.8 simply by planning earlier.

Early booking + JurnyOn discount = unbeatable value.

💷 3. Typical JurnyOn Advance Prices Across Popular TfW Routes

When it comes to travelling across Wales and its Borders, every pound saved matters. With JurnyOn, you already enjoy up to 50.2% off standard TfW Advance fares*, and when you combine that with our Platinum discount of 35%, your total savings can be up to 67% on many routes.

Whether you commute daily, explore on weekends, or plan long-distance trips, JurnyOn helps you travel smarter: save money, earn Eco Points, and reduce your carbon footprint, all while keeping rail travel simple, affordable and accessible for all.

Cardiff → Swansea

Advance Single on JurnyOn: £4.40
💡 A reliable low fare for regular commuters and day-trippers.

Wrexham General → Chester

Advance Single: £2.65
💡 One of the most affordable short TfW journeys — perfect for students and cross-border travellers.

Shrewsbury → Birmingham International

Advance Single: £6.00
💡 A great-value option for airport connections and work travel..

Holyhead → Cardiff

Advance Single: £38.20
💡 A long-distance journey at a fraction of typical long-route pricing.

Newport → Manchester Piccadilly

Advance Single: £21.15
💡 A budget-friendly choice for long South - North trips.

Manchester Airport → Llandudno

Advance Single: £13.05
💡 An easy and economical way to travel from the airport straight into North Wales.

🌿 4. Earn Eco Points Every Time You Travel

Every ticket purchased through JurnyOn earns you Eco Points - small rewards for making greener travel choices. Earn 1 eco-point for every mile booked.

🎉 What You Can Do with Eco Points

Redeem them for Silver, Gold, or Platinum plans

Pay 100% of your discount plan using your eco- points

Unlock up to 35% discount on Advance fares

Save more as you travel more

It’s your own circular reward loop: travel → earn → save → repeat.

📱 5. Use Your E-Ticket Smartly

Your ticket is instantly available both in:

The JurnyOn app

Your email (which works offline)

This means even if your app doesn’t load due to a low signal, you can show the e-ticket from your inbox.

🛠️ Coming Soon:

Access your tickets without the internet
Google and Apple wallet integration

📜 6. Important Rules & Regulations to Know

✔️ Advance Tickets Are Non-Refundable

This is standard across all rail operators.

However, you can:

✔️ Exchange Tickets (if you inform us before your journey)

Same route

Different date/time

New ticket must be purchased first

✔️ Delay Repay: Always Available

If TfW delays or cancels your train and you are delayed by 15 minutes or more:

If your train is delayed by 15–29 minutes, you will receive 25% of the ticket price for a single journey, or 12.5% of the total price for a return ticket.
If your train is delayed by 30–59 minutes, you will receive 50% of the price for a single ticket, or 25% of the price for a return ticket.
If your train is delayed by 60–119 minutes, you are entitled to a full 100% refund of the price for a single ticket, or 50% of the total price for a return ticket.
If your train is delayed by 120 minutes or more, you will receive 100% of the ticket price, whether it is a single or a return journey.

Submit a claim by clicking here Delay Repay | TfW and quote your JurnyOn booking reference.

✔️ If Your Station Doesn’t Appear

It means:

No Advance fares exist on that route

JurnyOn only shows stations where you can save

🧭 7. Travel Tips that Maximise Your Savings

Avoid Fridays - the busiest and priciest

Travel off-peak for quieter and cheaper journeys

Compare multiple time slots

Book up to 12 weeks ahead whenever possible

🌟 Final Thought

When used the right way, JurnyOn isn’t just a booking app. It’s your companion for smarter travel.

Advance tickets + discount plans + Eco Points create the perfect trio for affordable, stress-free, rewarding journeys.

Ready to travel better?

Plan ahead, book early, and let JurnyOn do the rest.

*Average percentage saved by customers between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024 when buying undiscounted TfW Advance tickets compared to the cheapest undiscounted TfW priced Anytime Single ticket for the same journey, available on the day of travel, was 50.2%. Advance fares are subject to availability.