What is an off-peak ticket?
Off-Peak fares are valid for all journeys to/from London on Grand Central services, excluding our peak services.
When can I use an off-peak ticket?
Off-peak tickets can be used on most Grand Central services except for the first weekday trains heading to London and the second-to-last weekday trains returning from London. These are more likely to be busy with more customers travelling on them.
Super off-peak
Super off-peak fares are tickets which are valid for travel only on specific, quiet services. Grand Central do not currently run any Super off-peak services, however Super off-peak open return tickets are permitted to be used on the appropriate off-peak Grand Central services.
When are Grand Central peak train times?
All stops on the following journeys are classed as "peak" when travelling on Grand Central services:
| Grand Central train service | Day | Departure time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland to London King's Cross | Mon-Fri | 06:46 |
| London King's Cross to Sunderland | Mon-Fri | 16:48 |
| Bradford Interchange to London King's Cross | Mon-Fri | 06:59 |
| London King's Cross to Bradford Interchange | Mon-Fri | 16:27 |
Peak train times
Off-peak tickets are not valid on the following train services. All other services (including weekend services) are off-peak: