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
Book ahead
The right ticket
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Content: Online
If you're buying your ticket online don't use a third party website as they will charge you extra. We like East Coast's best fare matrix, and don't forget Megatrain's £1 tickets on selected routes. But be aware; sometimes the very cheapest tickets are only available from a particular train company's website so always start at National Rail Enquiries, which will help you find the train you need and then direct you to the appropriate fee-free website to buy your ticket. What we're campaigning for: 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.