Half a million advanced train tickets for less than a tenner are released weekly.
Advance tickets are great value, and ideal for saving money on long journeys. They must be bought in advance and are only valid on the date and train specified. All Advance tickets are for single journeys, but you can combine tickets to create your whole journey, including your return. They are sold in limited numbers, subject to availability and on a first come, first served basis.
You can usually buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, and they are still available until the day of travel on many routes – sometimes up to 10 minutes before departure. Visit our Advance Booking Dates page for the most accurate information.
There are lots of discounts available:
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If you need to change the day or time that you are travelling, you can amend your ticket right up to the time your journey is due to begin. You may be charged £10 to change your ticket and you will also be charged for any difference in price between your ticket and the new ticket.
Advance tickets are non-refundable, unless your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel.
Not all services offer seat reservations. Generally, the longer the journey the more likely you are to be able to book a seat. If you want to make a reservation, you can book your seat at the same time as you buy your tickets. Even if you don’t reserve a seat, all Advance tickets must still be used on the date and service specified on your ticket.