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Train Ticket Types in UK

The National Rail offers a variety of ticket types. To help you make an informed decision, we have listed the eight main types below:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak Train Tickets

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Allows travel during off-peak hours on specified routes.

Return Train Tickets

Return Train Tickets 󰄽

Includes both outward and return journeys between two destinations.

Advance Tickets

Advance Tickets 󰄽

Discounted tickets available when booking 12 weeks in advance.

First Class Tickets

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Access to higher service levels.

Anytime Tickets

Anytime Tickets 󰄽

Fully flexible tickets for purchase and travel at any time.

GroupSave Tickets

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1/3 discount on Off-Peak tickets for groups of three to nine passengers.

Season Tickets

Season Tickets 󰄽

Unlimited travel between two stations within a specified period.

Flexi Season Tickets

Flexi Season Tickets 󰄽

Up to eight days of travel within a 28-day period.

Train ticket types: rules and discounts explained

The table below provides a concise overview of the usage regulations for each ticket type.

Train Ticket TypesRailcard DiscountChangesRefundsSeat Reservation

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak

Available on some routes

Advance Tickets

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Available on some routes

Anytime Tickets

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Available on some routes

Season Tickets

16-17 Saver

Route or class can be changed
Available on some routes

Flexi Season Tickets

16-17 Saver

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Available on some routes

Season Tickets and Flexi Season Tickets

The table below compares Season Tickets and Flexi Season Tickets, showing the various validity periods for Season Tickets and the flexibility of Flexi Season Tickets.

FeatureSeason TicketsFlexi Season Tickets
Validity

Weekly

Monthly

Annual

Any 8 days within a 28-day period
Ideal for
Frequent train travellers, such as daily commuters
Irregular train travellers, such as hybrid workers
How to use
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Benefits

Significant savings compared to daily tickets

Unlimited travel and no daily purchase

Cost savings with flexible travel days

Easy access on your mobile phone

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Take St Albans to London as an example. Season Tickets and Flexi Season Tickets save £184.20 on average compared to Anytime Day Returns.
Season TicketsAnytime Day Returns
Weekly Season ticket£101.30£158.20(£22.60 * 7 days)
vsMonthly Season ticket£389.00£678.00(£22.60 * 30 days)
Flexi Season ticket£171.40£180.80(£22.60 * 8 days)

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