Train ticket types
Cheap train tickets
At Northern we have plenty of train ticket types that enable you to save money across our 500 stations in the North and beyond. Our Advanced tickets are up to 65% off and our Duo tickets allow you to save 25% when travelling together.
Advance
Save up to 65% when you buy tickets in advance
Duo
Travel together and save 25% with duo tickets
Save on the day
Get a cheaper ticket up to 15 minutes before you travel
Barcode Season Tickets
The best ticket for regular commuters
Flexi Season tickets
Commute when it suits you
Rangers and Rovers
Hop on and off as you wish
Anytime train tickets
For travel when it suits you
Off-peak train tickets
Lower prices at quieter times*
At Northern we offer a range of ticket types to suit your needs. Travel regularly using our Employee Season Tickets or make the most of all the North has to offer with Kids Go Half Price and our Explorer 55 options.
Train travel tips
Save money on train tickets with Northern and download our app for all the latest travel updates, ticket alerts and offers for the best prices.
Using your journey for wellbeing
Download the Northern App
For best prices on Northern fares
Other ways to save
Money saving tips from Northern on how to take advantage of train tickets offers and find the right one for your journey. Our expert knowledge can help you save money. Navigate through the ticket offers below to find out how. You can also read more about all the ways to buy cheap train tickets.
Make sure to compare your train vs car journey with our Cost, Time and Carbon Footprint Calculator. It can help you to make informed choices about your travel and compare your train journey to the same journey via car to see how you can save pennies, time and reduce your carbon footprint.
Buy a railcard
Save up to ⅓ off most rail fares with Railcards
No booking fees
No booking fees when you book direct with Northern
Educational Tickets
Save up to 50% with educational season tickets
Group Travel
We have some great group travel discounts for when you travel together
Other ticket types
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Save money when you buy a combined Northern / Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway ticket.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.