If you're after cheap Northern Railway (Northern Rail) train tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we'll show you where Northern Railway can take you and how to book the best value fares for your journey. To find Northern Railway train tickets, simply start a search above, and we'll show you the best available journey times and prices. Wherever you’re going with Northern Railway, start your trip with us.
For more information about accessibility on Northern services, check out our Accessible Travel guide.
Northern Railway routes
Unsure about where to start your adventure? Have a look at these great route ideas to get you dreaming about your next train trip with Northern Railway. And why not plan ahead by checking out our Northern Railway train times page?
How to get cheap Northern Railway tickets
If you're after cheap UK train tickets, check out the hints below and see how you could bag yourself a bargain. We'll even highlight the cheapest prices!
Book in advance
Northern Railway train tickets usually go on sale 3 months before the date of travel. Look out for Advance tickets, as these tend to be cheaper when they're first released. Be quick though, as they sell out on busier routes.
Find out more about our Advance ticket alert tool.
Travel Off-Peak
When travelling by train in the UK, you can benefit from reduced fares by choosing times of day that are less busy. When searching for Northern Railway tickets with us, we'll display all available tickets and options, highlighting the cheapest ones.
Learn more about Off-Peak train times.
Price Prediction
Our clever little Price Prediction tool will peek into the future and let you know when Northern Railway ticket prices are about to rise – meaning you'll never miss out on the best value fares. Beat the rush and save on price too. (Currently available in the UK app only)
Discover the magic of Price Prediction.
Season tickets
If you travel on the same route more than three times a week, then a Northern Season ticket could help you to save both valuable time and money. Not only that, they're available in a number of flexible options to suit different time frames.
Check out our Season ticket Calculator today to get started.
Consider a Railcard
They're types of train discount cards you can buy for £30 for unlimited use. You can get up to a 1/3 off the price of Off-Peak train tickets when using a Railcard. From kids to elderly people, there are great discounts out there to be had.
Find out more about Railcards or renewing a Railcard.
Buy Northern Flexi Season tickets with us
Heading into the office less and want to save money on commuting to work? You can buy digital Flexi Season tickets for Northern routes in our app. Travelling with a Flexi Season ticket on eligible routes can be cheaper than buying a single or return ticket, plus it provides you with more flexibility than a normal Season ticket. Why not find out more about digital train Season tickets or check out our commuter train ticket guide to see which ticket type is best for you.
The Northern Railway train network
The Northern Railway (or Northern Rail) network consists of a number of commuter routes across the north of England, with the Humber coast line one of its primary train services.
Newcastle, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough are connected by one line. Northern Railway also connects different parts of Yorkshire, calling at Leeds, Bradford, Doncaster, and Huddersfield.
On the west coast, Liverpool Lime Street is connected to Manchester Piccadilly on one route, giving commuters ease of travel between the two major cities.
Between all these routes, the entirety of northern England is brought together on one rail network, giving passengers the option of starting off the morning in Nottingham and being in Liverpool by lunchtime.
Did you know we sell Northern Duo train tickets for certain routes in and out of Leeds and Manchester? Save up to 25% on 2 adults travelling together at weekends. Find out more and book Duo train tickets.
Discover digital tickets
Enjoy smoother Northern Railway journeys – go straight to the train when you use tickets on your phone. 94% of our customers wouldn't use anything else! Mobile Tickets will get sent directly to your Trainline app and etickets can be opened on your phone as a PDF. Both let you skip the queues at the ticket machine and breeze straight through the gates using your phone. They’re available on most Northern Railway journeys, so be sure to select this option when you book.
Learn more about Mobile Tickets and etickets.
Northern Railway destinations
Need a bit of information ahead of your next trip? Check out these popular Northern Railway destinations for travel details and nearby attractions.
Northern Delay Repay
Did you know you can claim Delay Repay if your Northern train was delayed by 30 minutes or more? Check out our Delay Repay page for more details.
Northern franchise FAQs
You may have heard that the Northern franchise has been government-operated since Sunday 1st March 2020. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.
Is my ticket to travel with Northern still valid?
Will my ticket purchased for travel after 1 March still be valid?
I have booked assisted travel. Do I need to re-book?
Good to know
Travelling with Northern Railway? Find out everything you need to know about luggage allowance, pets and other onboard Northern Railway facilities here.
Can I travel First Class with Northern Railway?
Is there WiFi onboard Northern Railway services?
Can I take a bicycle on a Northern Railway train?
What are Northern Railway’s peak hours?
Contact information
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Customer service enquiries
If you want to get in touch with our customer support team about a booking you've made with us, visit our help section.
Delays, lost property and onboard services
If you would like more information regarding Northern Railway train times, lost property or onboard facilities, then please call Northern Railway on +(44) 800 200 6060.