noob train question

[Cf]

If I get a day return ticket can I use it after midnight? Got train into manchester at 6. Was supposed to get the 23:38 back but missed it. Next train was at 1am. I assume my return is valid for this train despite technically being the next day? As it happens no-one was on the train to check and ticket barrier at Leeds was open so didn't matter anyway. But still was wondering

[DMorgan]

Nope its 24 hours from when you bought it

[Jon MW]

I think you can yes - it's in the terms and conditions somewhere, but I think the cut off is something like half one (but I can't remember for sure so it's probably just as likely to be half twelve.)

[Longines]

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/offpeak_day_conditions.html

Cut off time is 02:30.

[ManuelsMum]

Objection: Day is 24 hours