Tips and Tricks to get the cheapest Train Tickets
- Firstly - By booking with Computicket.co.uk you are in the right place. Using our booking system, powered by Raileasy, that checks all available fares we will not be beaten on price and you can save a whopping 80% compared with buying your ticket at the station!
- Two Singles can often be cheaper than a return. Due to the big differance in price for journeys at peak time a journey where only your outward or return journey is during peak time and the other is off-peak your ticket will almost certainly be cheaper if you purchase two single train tickets.
- Buy a Railcard -Railcards can save you money if you're under 26 (Young Person's Railcard), over 60 (Senior Railcard), a family (Family Railcard), or disabled (Disabled Person's Railcard). They cost around £25 and give up to 34% off normal fares (so can pay for themselves in just one or two long-distance journeys at the Saver Return fare). If you already have a Railcard you can still get your ticket here at your special rates. Simply select the type of railcard you have from the drop down menu and your discount will be applied to the cost of your tickets in the search results.
- Book as early as you can - Due to National Rail's ticketing structure the earlier you book the cheaper your train ticket will be. Advance purchase tickets are released in 3 price catagories. Once the cheapest tickets sell out the price of the ticket moves to the next price band. The first band of advance rate tickets are usually released 12 weeks before the date of travel and are available until they sell out (even up to 6pm on the day prior to travel if any remain)
Train Tickets - Information
The UK Rail System
Since 1995, Britain's rail network has been run by 20+ private companies. However, the government makes sure they work together as National Rail, with co-ordinated fares, ticketing & information. You can find train times & fares for all operators here at Computicket.co.uk, and you can buy a ticket between any two stations, with tickets normally valid on any operator's trains.
Computicket.co.uk offer both Business and Standard Class Train Tickets so whether you're looking for the cheapest possible fare for your selected train journey or a more luxurious trip with the added comfort offered buy business class facilities Computicket.co.uk has the right ticket for you! |