Buying the right ticket is an important part of travelling by
train. We want you to select the best value ticket that allows
you to travel at the times most convenient to you.
New simpler names
New names for rail fares have been introduced across the
National Rail network. The new names describe when you
can buy or use your ticket, making it easier for you to buy the
best value ticket for your journey. For example, if you buy an
Anytime fare, you can use it to travel any time during the day.
Buy in advance or on the day, travel any time.
Buy in advance or on the day, travel Off-Peak &
Super Off-Peak.
Buy in advance, subject to availability on selected trains.
The new names apply to Single and Return fares in
Standard and First Class. Other tickets, like Season Tickets,
won't change.
To get the best value for money, you will often find that
travelling on our less busy services, and in some cases,
booking in advance will give you greater savings.
