Journey Planning
This section is here to help you to understand the most convenient way to plan your travel journeys around the United Kingdom.
Trainline
Trainline, a third-party ticket booking platform, is a popular website for booking bus and train tickets.
Of course, you can also buy a ticket on the railway company’s website if you know which railway line and railway company to travel with.
Trainline has a website and mobile app, allowing passengers to buy tickets at any time with a laptop or mobile device.
Tickets are Easy to Book
1. In the box next to “From”, select the departure station. If you don’t know which station it is, select the “Location” as “Any”, and the website will automatically recommend a suitable station.
2. In the box next to “To”, select the destination.
3. Select the date, time, etc. to start searching for the relevant ticket.
Note: If you want to purchase a return ticket but leave the return date and time flexible, you can select the “Open Return” option. The return ticket can be used within one month.
Railcard
Railcard is a train ticket discount card. There are different categories. Details can be found at the official website: https://www.railcard.co.uk/
Most National Railway railcard holders are entitled to a discount of ⅓ off ticket price.
If you hold a Railcard, when buying train tickets on Trainline, remember to key in your Railcard information to ensure that the Railcard discount be applied to the ticket price.
More information is available at this website under ”Move to UK >Transportation > Ride discount”
Maps Apps
Both Apple and Google provide free apps that will allow you to navigate routes from your current location to your desired destination. This works for all forms of transport; walking, cycling, driving and public transports.
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