Originally Posted by
Raffles
Once you have collected a one-way HEx ticket from the machine, you must use it within 3 days. However, it stays in the system for SIX MONTHS from the original date you order it for.
If you are travelling on the HEx at any point between now and December, you can book a ticket before June 30th for 25% off using VIRG25. Book the ticket for travel on 29th June, even if you are travelling in October. The ticket will stay in the system until 29th December, at which point it will be lost.
I hope you're right! I just booked a VIRG25 ticket for 30 June even though I'll be using HEX on 12 July -- will let you know how I get on!