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Booking train tickets in advance with TrainPal cuts your travel costs. Any ticket you buy is good value for money. If you want a cheap train ride from Heathrow to London or a ticket to Stansted, book online with us now to secure an affordable and comfortable journey.With our Resell Tickets, you can sell your unused ticket to other travellers. If the sale goes through, you'll get a full refund and pay no admin fees. At the same time, the buyer gets the ticket at a lower price. Our App also comes with a few nifty features. For instance, Price Hunter will help you buy tickets at the best possible price by monitoring the fare for a selected trip.
Continue reading to find out more about how to book cheap train tickets online.
How to get cheap train tickets
Looking for cheap train tickets? We've got you covered! Check out the suggestions below and discover tips you can use to save on your next train journey.
TrainPal can help travellers save up to 95.25% of the original rail fare in the U.K. In addition to the traditional split ticketing features, TrainPal also offers a flexible split ticketing option to help travellers save even more.
New users launching the TrainPal App for the first time will receive £5 off mega savings bundle.
National Railcards offer up to 1/3 off train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a TrainPal railcard.
Avanti West Coast are one of the primary rail operators in the UK, providing services from London Euston and a number of major terminals including Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly and Liverpool Lime Street.
Use your TrainPal student discount code at the checkout to enjoy extra 5% off on train tickets as new users, and extra £5 off on digital Railcard as existing users.For instant access to this discount simply register and verify your student status with Student Beans. It's free!
In the TrainPal app, paller members can receive an upgrade to paller premium by earning 3,500 palpoints within 1 year. When you achieve this, you'll receive a 1-year premium membership and can 4 extra benefits: cashback on each booking, no cancellation fees, no booking fees and VIP email support.
How to buy cheap train tickets online
01 Search
Enter the departure, arrival destination and your travel information.
02 Compare Price
Compare the different flights available.
03 Confirm Journey
Choose the best route for you and book train/coach tickets on TrainPal Website or App.
04 Download eTicket
Download your eTicket/mobile ticket or print out your tickets.
Other save money tips
Check out below to know how you can save even more via TrainPal after booking your tickets!
Price Hunter helps you find cheaper rates for a ticket that you have booked in our App and you can switch your original ticket to a lower-price ticket.
With Resell Tickets in our App, you can sell your unwanted tickets to other travellers. If the sale goes through, you'll get a full refund and pay no admin fees, while the buyer will get their ticket at a lower price. Everyone wins!
If you don't want to save money at the expense of comfort, there are many ways to enjoy first-class benefits with a tight budget. Try our first-class ticket-splitting feature and book in advance.
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Discounts & Bottom Price on Route Cheap Tickets
Cheap train tickets in UK
| Route | Fastest journey time | Trains per day |
|---|---|---|
| London to Edinburgh | 4h 21m | 36 |
| London to Manchester | 2h 5m | 32 |
| London to Glasgow | 4h 38m | 18 |
| London to Birmingham | 1h 21m | 84 |
| Lodon to Oxford | 53m | 85 |
| London to Liverpool | 2h 11m | 32 |
| Birmingham to London | 1h 23m | 72 |
| London to Brighton | 58m | 118 |
| Brighton to London | 1h | 110 |
| Bristol to London | 1h 14m | 64 |
| Route | Fastest journey time | Trains per day |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge to London | 49m | 126 |
| Edinburgh to London | 4h 18m | 34 |
| Glasgow to London | 4h 34m | 18 |
| Leeds to London | 2h 1m | 35 |
| Liverpool to London | 2h 12m | 20 |
| London to Bath | 1h 15m | 33 |
| London to Cambridge | 48m | 129 |
| London to Leeds | 2h 10m | 37 |
| Manchester to London | 2h 7m | 45 |
| Oxford to London | 50m | 103 |
Frequently asked questions
Q: When are cheap train tickets available?
A: Cheap train tickets are available 12 weeks before the date of departure. The earlier you book, the more money you save. On average, travellers save as much as 61% by booking tickets early.
Q: Where can I find cheap train tickets?
A: You can find cheap train tickets on our website and in the TrainPal App.Our Split Tickets feature allows you to realise higher savings.
Q: Do I need to grab cheap train tickets?
A: Generally, train fares are higher when you book them near your travel date. The trick to finding cheap train tickets is advance booking. The earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket price will be. You can book tickets in advance as early as 12 weeks before your travel date to enjoy high discounts.
Q: Are cheap train tickets released in limited amount everyday?
A: The number of trains and the number of tickets released per day is relatively fixed. However, you can buy cheap train tickets by booking in advance, using Split Tickets, or using Railcard and vouchers.
Q: Can group buying help save more on train tickets?
A: If you're travelling in a group of 3 to 9 adults, you can use GroupSave to enjoy a discount of up to 34% on participating services. If you're travelling as a family and you want to save money on train fares, we recommend that you buy a Family & Friends Railcard to save up to 1/3 off your train travel all year round. Plus, you get to enjoy 60% discounts on child fares.
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