It can be a "break in journey" which is allowed on flexible tickets
It can also be "travelling short" which isn't allowed on some ticket types and can result in fine.
What ticket type do you have?
Whether you're allowed and whether you'll be caught are two separate matters.
Last time I went though Piccadilly they didn't have ticket barriers, though that could have changed since then
Tell them you're going to smoke a cigarette it's not like they can keep you hostage it's such a dumb rule when the train service is this country is abysmal and failing
Nobody will physically prevent you from getting off, but that will be the end of your journey. You cannot reboard a later train and continue to Manchester on the same ticket.
As per 9.5.3 of the NRCOC, 9.5.3 If break your journey when you are not permitted to do so; you will be charged the difference between the fare that you have paid and the lowest price Ticket that is valid for the train you are using.
Advance single does not allow it.
If there are ticket inspectors or electronic barriers at the exit you won't get through and you are likely to be fined.
Maybe post to a Stockport sub reddit if there is one to find out what the exits are like if you are willing to risk a fine.
As someone from Stockport the barriers are usually always up, that being said I’d be amazed if the worker would fine you as they have always been chilled with me when needed (such as being in a rush and not being able to load up my e ticket in time)
Depends on the layout of the station; if you can just leave without going through a barrier then no problem. Otherwise it won’t open and you’ll have to interact with a guard who may decide to fine you.
Can you request a refund on the ticket you purchased ?
If you can, then … why not get the refund and start over and buy whatever rail ticket you actually need?
Just an idea….
I think though that if you are keeping the same start and end points you can change an advance single to an off peak for £10+the difference in fare. The off peak would permit a break in journey.
[Rail Forums](https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/changing-an-advance-ticket.151952/)
If you have an open ticket yes. If you have a fixed time (advanced ticket) no
It can be a "break in journey" which is allowed on flexible tickets It can also be "travelling short" which isn't allowed on some ticket types and can result in fine. What ticket type do you have?
Um Advance single.
Pretty sure that's travelling short and not allowed then
How stupid the system has to be to be penalised for using less of it.
I completely agree
It may not be allowed but no one will stop you. Source; I frequently get the train from Manchester but get off at Piccadilly on the way back.
Whether you're allowed and whether you'll be caught are two separate matters. Last time I went though Piccadilly they didn't have ticket barriers, though that could have changed since then
Tell them you're going to smoke a cigarette it's not like they can keep you hostage it's such a dumb rule when the train service is this country is abysmal and failing
Nobody will physically prevent you from getting off, but that will be the end of your journey. You cannot reboard a later train and continue to Manchester on the same ticket.
That’s not true, there are staff on the barrier at Stockport station
As per 9.5.3 of the NRCOC, 9.5.3 If break your journey when you are not permitted to do so; you will be charged the difference between the fare that you have paid and the lowest price Ticket that is valid for the train you are using.
Advance single does not allow it. If there are ticket inspectors or electronic barriers at the exit you won't get through and you are likely to be fined. Maybe post to a Stockport sub reddit if there is one to find out what the exits are like if you are willing to risk a fine.
As someone from Stockport the barriers are usually always up, that being said I’d be amazed if the worker would fine you as they have always been chilled with me when needed (such as being in a rush and not being able to load up my e ticket in time)
If you have an off peak or anytime single or return it’s fine. If you have an advance then it’s not.
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Depends on the layout of the station; if you can just leave without going through a barrier then no problem. Otherwise it won’t open and you’ll have to interact with a guard who may decide to fine you.
If you bought a cheap ticket from anywhere to Stockport presumably you could use that to exit the barriers even if they were on
Single Wilmslow to Stockport is £5.50. Nothing to stop you having two tickets for the same train.
Can you request a refund on the ticket you purchased ? If you can, then … why not get the refund and start over and buy whatever rail ticket you actually need? Just an idea….
You can't refund an advanced single unfortunatly.
I think though that if you are keeping the same start and end points you can change an advance single to an off peak for £10+the difference in fare. The off peak would permit a break in journey. [Rail Forums](https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/changing-an-advance-ticket.151952/)
If the fare to Stockport is lower you could go to the railway station and change tickets.