Name your price for trains.
UK train fares vary more than almost anything else you buy. The same seat can cost five times as much depending on when you book and which ticket you choose.
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6 ways to cut the fare
Book Advance tickets early
They usually go on sale around 12 weeks before travel, and the cheapest ones sell out first.
Travel off-peak
Off-peak returns often cost little more than a single.
Get a railcard
Most save a third on fares, so one usually pays for itself within a couple of trips.
Check split tickets
Two or three tickets for the same journey can be cheaper than one, on the same train.
Compare two singles with a return
On many routes, two Advance singles beat any return fare.
Watch for booking fees
Some booking sites add a fee at checkout, so compare the final price, not the first one shown.
Where to compare
Trainline
Every UK operator in one place, with split-ticket savings.
TrainPal
Split tickets and railcard discounts.
TrainSplit
Finds cheaper splits on long journeys.
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