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Explore Europe effortlessly by train and busSave 61% on average when you book in advance*

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Book your tickets in advance to save an average of 61%* - it's a Christmas miracle.

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Save a 1/3 on travel with a digital Railcard. Plus you can store it in your app, so it’s always with you.

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Cheap train tickets - buy in advance and save 61%*

We're here to help you save on train tickets for your next rail journey. Our Journey Planner compares train times and prices across hundreds of operators in UK and Europe so you don't have to. One of the best ways to secure cheap train tickets is to buy your tickets in advance – the sooner you book your Advance tickets, the more you’ll save.

Planning far ahead? Why not use our Ticket Alert tool – we’ll send you an email when Advance tickets become available for your preferred route. If you are flexible with your time of travel, use our Best Fare Finder to find cheap train tickets other customers have found.

Other ways to save on train travel

There are more ways to get the cheapest tickets. Here are our top tips; Get a Railcard – you’ll save up to 1/3 for a whole year; split your train tickets – breaking your journey into separate tickets can be cheaper than buying a single ticket; buy a Flexi Season ticket – save money if you’re commuting during Peak times, 2-3 days a week.

Travelling across Europe? No problem! We gather routes, prices, and travel times from over 270 rail and coach operators in 45 countries. Read our guides to trains in Europe and travelling Europe by bus for more information.


* Average savings on all fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.