Title: How to get cheap train tickets | Campaign For Better Transport
Headings: How to get cheap train tickets
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How to get cheap train tickets
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The right ticket
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Content: websites should tell customers how many tickets are available at certain prices, so people don't go hunting for fares that don't exist. "Travelling abroad by rail and sea can be quick and affordable if you travel overnight. For £29 people can travel from London Liverpool street to any station in the Netherlands, or from the UK to Ireland" - Paul Bright
Not in a hurry? Slower trains can be cheaper than faster ones (hint: tick 'include slower trains' on the National Rail Enquiries site) and a non-direct route may be cheaper than the most direct one. So if you're not in a hurry, spending a bit longer on the train can save you pounds. Equally sometimes buying a ticket for each individual leg of your journey can be cheaper than buying one through ticket and you won't have to change trains. If you're buying at a ticket office, make sure to ask specifically about these options. And avoid ticket machines at the station – they often don't sell you the cheapest available ticket. What we're campaigning for: