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Find Fares

Explore available tickets and prices for National Rail services

Explore National Rail fares

Search and compare ticket prices for any origin and destination across the National Rail network. Note that not all fares shown may be available to purchase. This tool can be used as a reference to understand typical fares and ticket types for your journey.

Journey

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Advanced View

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In order to keep this tool simple and easy-to-use, we do not at present support child fares, railcards, or selecting a specific travel date or time. However, these may be implemented in future.

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Important

Prices shown are indicative from the fares database and may differ from current retail availability. Always check before you buy/travel. While we aim to reflect current fares accurately, this page is provided for information only and doesn’t constitute a retail offer. Always check binding terms and pricing at point of purchase. Note that trainslive.uk is not a retailer and does not sell tickets.

Transparent data

We surface tickets from the fares database with routeing, validity and restriction details so you can see what a fare actually permits before you buy.

Compare at a glance

Quickly compare Standard vs First class, Single vs Return, and different route options with clear pricing ranges where multiple prices exist.

Know the rules

Each fare links to detailed validity notes, route restrictions and more, so there are fewer surprises on the day.

How UK rail fares work

  • Ticket types: Most journeys offer both Single and Return tickets, but on some routes, only Singles are retailed.
  • Routes: “Any Permitted” allows travel via any valid mapped route; others specify a particular line or operator.
  • Time restrictions: Off‑Peak/ Super Off‑Peak exclude busy times; check the restrictions for exact times.
  • Railcards & discounts: Many fares support Railcards; savings vary and minimum fares often apply.
  • Operator limitations: Some fares are “only” or “not via” a specific operator, so explore your options.
  • Refunds & changes: Flexibility depends on the ticket. Advance tickets are usually non‑refundable once collected.

FAQs

Are these fares the same as retailers?

Not always. Data is sourced from the fares database and may lag or omit retail‑only promotions. Always confirm with your retailer or train operator before purchase.

What does “Any Permitted” mean?

It means the ticket is valid by any mapped valid route between the origin and destination, subject to any restrictions listed.

Do Railcards apply to all fares?

Many but not all. Some minimum fares and peak-time exclusions apply, so if you notice no discount has been applied then this is likely why.

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While we aim to reflect current fares accurately, this page is provided for information only and doesn’t constitute a retail offer. Always check binding terms and pricing at point of purchase. As per our Terms and Conditions of Use, we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information provided and accept no liability for any damage, loss, or inconvenience caused as a result of reliance on this information. Check with official sources before you buy or travel.