English for tourists | BUYING TICKETS (train/bus tickets)

1. ANSWER: It's the standard charge for the seat reservation.
QUESTION:

Why did you charge me €5 more? Did you give me back my change? Do I have to change trains?

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2. ANSWER: No, only regular seats.
QUESTION:

How much is the ticket? Does this train have sleeper seats? Do I have to change trains?

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3. ANSWER: Yes, it's 10% cheaper if you have your International Student Card.
QUESTION:

Can I get a student discount? Is there a discount for seniors? Is there another train to London today?

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4. ANSWER: No, it's a direct train.
QUESTION:

Does this train have sleeper seats? How much is the ticket? Do I have to change trains?

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5. ANSWER: No, we'll put them in the bus' baggage compartment.
QUESTION:

Did you find my bag? Do I have to bring my bags on the bus? Is this the only bus station in this city?

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6. ANSWER: Yes, there are three stops before that station.
QUESTION:

Is this the only bus station in this city? Are there any buses going to Charleston today? Does the bus stop anywhere before the central bus station?

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7. ANSWER: Yes, if it's not expired, you'll get back 70% of the ticket price.
QUESTION:

Can I get a refund ( = money back) for an unused ticket? Can I get a discount if I buy my ticket in advance? Do you have a schedule I could look at?

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8. ANSWER: If you buy your ticket one week in advance, it'll be 20% cheaper.
QUESTION:

Can I get a discount if I buy my ticket in advance? Can I get a refund ( = money back) for an unused ticket? Do you have a schedule I could look at?

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9. ANSWER: Yes, there's one at 10:00 AM, and another at 5:45 PM.
QUESTION:

Can I get off before the central bus station? Are there any buses going to Charleston today? Is this the only bus station in town?

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10. ANSWER: No, they leave from Victoria Station.
QUESTION:

How much is a ticket to Brussels? How long is the trip to Brussels? Do trains to Brussels leave from this station?

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BUYING TICKETS (train/bus tickets) - Questions and answers