Advance
Advance
Tied to a specific train, released in limited numbers and usually the cheapest option when your plans are fixed.
Fares
Find the right fare for any GB journey.
Compare ticket types, work out season-ticket maths and see what a railcard saves — from the National Rail fares reference.
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Calculators
Season ticket calculator
InstantRailcard savings explorer
LiveRailpass or point-to-point?
Railpass or point-to-point?
ArbitragePick the right ticket
Which ticket should I buy?
GuidedTicket families
Off-Peak
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak
Valid outside the busiest periods — the flexible default for leisure travel at a lower price than Anytime.
Anytime
Anytime
The most flexible fare, usable on almost any train. Business travellers pick it when the plan may change.
Guides
Guide
Anytime vs Off-Peak vs Advance train tickets
What each GB ticket type costs, when it is valid, and which one is cheapest for your journey.
Guide
Season ticket vs daily tickets: which is cheaper?
How to work out the break-even point between a weekly, monthly or annual season and buying daily tickets.
Guide
UK railcards: which one saves you the most?
Every GB railcard, its discount and how quickly it pays for itself.
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