Discover ways to save money on train travel with railcard guides, loyalty schemes, ticket discounts and practical rail travel advice. From LNER Perks to fare comparisons and hidden savings opportunities, our rail guides help you get more value from every journey.
I upgraded a standard class LNER ticket from Darlington to London King’s Cross to First Class using Seatfrog for £35, including fees. Buying an equivalent First Class ticket would have cost around £70 more, making this one of the cheapest upgrades I’ve ever bought.
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Northern is the state owned train operator running extensive rail services across the North of England. They have just launched a new day ticket that I thought I would share as I thought it could be useful for some people.
The Northern Explorer ticket allows you to travel on any Northern train, at any time; weekdays, weekends, peak & off-peak – for a fixed daily price of £35.
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If you spend more than £100 a year on rail travel (or in some cases, less), owning a railcard can offer some potentially significant savings. Most railcards cost £35 and offer 1/3 off rail travel. That means you’ll typically break even after spending around £105 annually. There are currently a multitude of different railcards available in Britain, offering ⅓ off most adult travel, with some offering higher discounts for children. Navigating through the criteria for each railcard can be confusing so we have produced a handy infographic.
UK Railcards Explained: Which Railcard Is Right for You? Read More »
We have all seen those news articles where someone (typically an influencer or TikTok user) has claimed how they have saved a fortune on their domestic travel itinerary by booking two separate hacker flights via a European city rather than taking a direct train. We tested the theory by comparing 59 days of fares between Newcastle and London.
Is It Really Cheaper to Fly to London via Europe Than Take the Train? Read More »
TransPennine Express operates a comprehensive network of train services across Northern England and Scotland. It operates a mixture of inter city transport, regional trains and also commuter service – all using similar equipment. Generally speaking, TransPennine Express trains are not ideal for long journeys as they are generally smaller, commuter trains and are slower than offered by the likes of LNER & Avanti West Coast. However, they do offer a good service to smaller towns and are invaluable if you are crossing the Pennines between the North West and Yorkshire.
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LNER is the main operator on the East Coast Mainline, covering travel from London Kings Cross and Leeds, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness (plus many stations in between).
Additional discounts are often hard to find on UK railways as everyone generally sells at the same price but If you are a frequent (or even infrequent) traveller on LNER, it is probably worth taking a look at their loyalty programme – LNER Perks – which allows you to make savings on your travel.
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