Ticket Alert

Advance train tickets – usually the cheapest type of train ticket – are usually released up to 12 weeks before the departure date. However, while COVID restrictions are in place, train operators are typically releasing tickets closer to the day of departure. To get the cheapest available ticket, travelling during Off-Peak times or booking a SplitSave ticket via the app are both ways to save money.

Train companies in the UK can release their Advance tickets up to 12 weeks before the departure date. However, while COVID restrictions are in place, train operators are typically releasing tickets closer to the day of departure. Only a limited number of Advance tickets will be available, so be quick to book as the fare can rise as the cheapest tickets start to sell out.

You can usually book train tickets in the UK up to 12 weeks in advance, these are called Advance train tickets and are generally cheaper than booking nearer to the departure date.