Find out when to buy Advance tickets
It's simple - the earlier you book, the less you pay. You can do it up to 3 months in advance, but even the day before can save you a pretty penny in comparison to buying on the day. It's also an easy way to guarantee you get a seat. Check the calendar below to see when the cheaper Advance tickets are available for reservation.
Travel off-peak and save money
Travel outside of peak hours to find a cheaper ticket. For example Friday evenings are the most popular time of the week to travel. If you can make your journey on Saturday morning instead, then you'll enjoy quieter trains at some of our best prices. Perfect if you fancy 40 winks in one of our comfy seats.
On the London to Manchester route it can get busy on weekends when there's football on. If you travel when there are no teams from London and Manchester playing each other you'll find cheaper fares.
The quieter times during the week tend to be between 10:30 and 14:30 or after 20:00. Or for really cheap tickets check the earliest and latest trains of the day.
