EXTERNAL SEARCH
National Rail
Check journeys and fares, then choose a retailer to buy from.
Open National Rail ↗A BETTER START TO YOUR NEXT TRAIN TRIP
Less on tickets.
More on the trip.
Plan your journey, spot the savings worth checking, and head to the booking sites with a clearer idea of what to look for.
Independent savings tools. Free to use. Live fares and bookings happen on external sites.
Where are you heading?
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EXTERNAL SEARCH
Trainline
Check its fares and any fees for your exact journey.
Open Trainline ↗EXTERNAL SEARCH
TrainSplit
Check split-ticket options and the full price including any service fees.
Open TrainSplit ↗YOUR SAVINGS PLAN
Keep these details handy when checking fares. This is a planning summary, not an itinerary of running trains or a ticket quote.
Check your fares
Copy the summary, then enter the same details on each site. These links open general searches; your journey details are not automatically transferred. Prices, fees and ticket terms are set by the provider.
EXTERNAL SEARCH
National Rail
Check journeys and fares, then choose a retailer to buy from.
Open National Rail ↗EXTERNAL SEARCH
Trainline
Check its fares and any fees for your exact journey.
Open Trainline ↗EXTERNAL SEARCH
TrainSplit
Check split-ticket options and the full price including any service fees.
Open TrainSplit ↗You can also use a train company’s own booking site. This selection is not a complete retailer comparison and no provider is ranked by price.
SMALL CHECKS, BETTER CHOICES
Your savings checklist
Suggestions based on your plan. Any saving still needs a fare check.
A LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY
Three things to check first.
Give your time a little wiggle room.
A nearby departure can be worth checking. Compare the ticket’s actual restrictions, not a blanket “off-peak starts at…” rule.
Think flexibly →See if a Railcard adds up.
Estimate the saving on eligible travel and subtract the card cost. The right answer depends on your trips and the card’s conditions.
Do the maths →Look beyond one ticket.
Split tickets can help on some journeys. Check each ticket’s validity, required stops and the final checkout total.
Understand splitting →START WITH A FAMILIAR ROUTE
Where will the rails take you?
Practical station notes and a prefilled starting point.
JOURNEY NOTES
London to Manchester
Compare your timing before you commit.
Plan this trip ↗JOURNEY NOTESLondon to Edinburgh
Leave space for your plans to change.
Plan this trip ↗JOURNEY NOTESLondon to Bristol
Choose the Bristol station that fits your trip.
Plan this trip ↗JOURNEY NOTESLondon to Cardiff
A small timing change is worth checking.
Plan this trip ↗JOURNEY NOTESLondon to York
Compare the same journey, not just the same cities.
Plan this trip ↗JOURNEY NOTESLondon to Birmingham
Different terminals can mean different journeys.
Plan this trip ↗BEFORE YOU SET OFF
A few good questions.
Does this site find live ticket prices?
No. We help you plan and make the right comparisons, then link to external fare searches. Our tools do not check live trains, fares or availability, and we do not claim to find the lowest price across retailers.
Can I book a ticket here?
Bookings, payment, changes and refunds happen with the retailer you choose. Check its terms and keep its confirmation. We do not issue tickets or manage bookings.
Do I need an account?
No. Save a plan explicitly and it stays in this browser. It is not uploaded or synced to another device. You can remove a saved trip with an Undo option.
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