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Cheap Train Tickets
Booking tickets in advance
Use our journey search facility opposite to select your date of travel and departure station. You can save up to 80% on train tickets when you book tickets in advance.
Choices when booking your rail tickets
When booking your tickets you can choose to either have them delivered to your home or pick them up at your station of departure. If you require your tickets to be delivered to your home please allow six days for delivery. All tickets will be sent via first class post.
If you choose to pick up your train tickets at your station of departure you will need your 8 digit reference number that appears on the screen after you have made your booking. You will receive a copy of your booking reference via email.
Things to note when booking train tickets
Not all stations support TOD - Tickets On Departure so you may have to choose to get your tickets delivered to your home. If this is the case please ensure you allow sufficient time for your tickets to be delivered. Alternatively, if you wish to travel by train and your day of departure is five days away or less, you can arrange to collect your tickets at an alternative station. If your tickets have not arrived during the usual time period allowed please call 0906 20 20 002 to arrange collection.
Station Finder / Journey Planner
If you wish to travel from a specific station or want to find out if a station supports Tickets On Departure you can use our Station Finder / Journey Planner
UK Rail Travel
Travelling by train in the UK is a pleasant experience. The Major train operators and Rail Network Companies provide well equipped modern trains which allows for a pleasant journey between stations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Most trains are comfortable, fast and have well stocked buffet facilities.
Accessible Rail Travel Facilities
All trains and Railway sations in the UK have excellent disabled facilities and must meet accessibility standards. Information on passenger facilities can be found for individual stations on the relevant pages on this site.
Cheap Train Tickets
Cheap Train tickets can be purchased in a variety of ways. The cheapest train tickets are bought online, where you can save up to 80% of the normal price. They can be purchased in the Railway Station itself up untill the time of departure. Tickets can also be bought on board the train. This, however, will mean paying the maximum price for your ticket. When purchasing your train ticket you have a variety of options to consider.
Types Of Rail Tickets
You have to decide whether you wish to book a single ticket or a return ticket. The cost of a return ticket is not always cheaper than two single tickets, due to different rail companies operating in a variety of regions. Before you travel make sure you check the best price, and always specify your return date to get the cheapest ticket. Once you have decided upon your date of travel you then have the option to choose Off Peak or On Peak rail tickets. On Peak tickets are for travel before 09:30 and after 18:30. As a rule of thumb you should be looking to book the tickets for your journey at least 8 weeks in advance to get the cheapest train tickets. |
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