Ways to buy cheap train tickets

Northern’s easy-to-navigate website can help you to find the cheapest ways to book train tickets. The tickets are cheap from the start but with no booking fee and numerous money-saving offers, you’ll be left with plenty in your wallet to fully enjoy your destination - which can be anywhere in the UK. 

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By registering, you can be informed about all the latest special offers and discounts which could make your discounted tickets even cheaper. 

Saving you up to 65%, Advance tickets are perfect for those who like to plan ahead. Offering you the option to book your journey up to 12 weeks in advance, you’ll have plenty of time to finalise the details of your travel adventure. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.

For the more spontaneous, a Save on the Day ticket means you can buy your tickets at the last minute - up to 15 minutes before you wish to depart. On selected routes, choose the lowest price for each journey step, which saves money if you’re travelling further afield, and all the Advance ticket benefits apply. These tickets can only be bought online or via a ticket vending machine. 

Perfect for friends, or couples, the money-saving Duo tickets allow you both to benefit from 25% off the ticket price, even if neither has a Railcard. So whether it’s a romantic meal, a day out sightseeing or a shared spa pamper session, your adventure awaits.

Travel all day and explore the north of England with Rangers and Rover Tickets. Enjoy four days of adventure spread out over eight consecutive days, or if you prefer to focus on the North East or West, it’s spread over seven back-to-back days. Perfect if you’re planning a break, and want to experience all the north has to offer, whilst saving money. 

Saving you even more money, consider purchasing Northern Only tickets. Single, Return, Duo and Season tickets are all available for Northern train routes only. So, if you plan to visit Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, or, in fact, anywhere on our network, you’ll have much more left in your wallet.

Don't forget to download our app to make it even easier to find cheap train tickets with Northern! Using the app also allows you to get real-time travel updates, process smart card refunds as well as access other discounts and perks.