...depends on the ticket type.
Many ticket types have always allowed for "break of journey", sometimes on the outward or return journey, sometimes on both.
An example of the Ts&Cs for Off-Peak/Super Off-Peak, for instance, is here: (see "break of journey).
www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/46590.aspx
Note that, though break of journey is generally available, it may be restricted on certain tickets by means of a validity code.
Good luck in researching all that before purchase!
Note that, in the past when tickets were manually inspected, it was very easy to "pretend" that you'd done the complete journey, even if only going out and return to the nearer station. With automated ticket barriers, it might be somewhat more tricky. In the memorable past I have done a valid outward break of journey at an intermediate station (which involved going out and back in through automated barriers). I buttonholed a member of staff and was buzzed through the manual gate to make sure.
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