The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.
How soon should you buy train tickets?
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket in advance? Yes. Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel.
Can I buy train tickets on the day of travel?
Can you buy a train ticket while on the train?
Buying ticketsIt is no longer possible to buy the full range of tickets on board a train. Like all train companies*, you must buy a ticket before you board, or risk getting a penalty fare.
Can we book train tickets after departure?
Yes, you can book a ticket for a train which has departed from its source station but only on one condition. The chart from the station or region of your travel must not be prepared.
Is an open return the same day?
An Open Return is a flexible ticket that doesn't make you choose a specific time or date to return. They're valid for one calendar month from the date of the outward journey. There are a few types of Open ticket: Anytime: fully flexible tickets that can be used on peak and off-peak services.