Book train tickets with a real travel agent

Rail is often one part of a bigger trip: a flight in, a few nights in a hotel, a car at the other end. Sending us the whole picture means one person checks that the connections make sense, explains the fare rules attached to your ticket in plain language, and tells you the full price before anything is booked.

• Schedules and fares checked for you
• Seat and ticket rules explained up front
• Handled by a real travel agent

Send us your route, travel dates and how many passengers are travelling, using the search above or by phone. We check live schedules and fares, come back with the options that fit, and explain the rules on each one. Nothing is booked until you have agreed, and no payment is taken on this website.

If you booked through us, contact us with your name and travel date and we will help with changes, questions about your ticket or a disrupted journey. For live train status on the day, the operator's own app and station boards are the authority.

Which classes are offered depends on the train. Many services sell the options below; we confirm exactly what is on your service before you decide.

Standard seat

The everyday seat on most services, reserved or unreserved depending on the train. A sensible choice for shorter daytime journeys.

Business or first class

A step up in space and comfort on selected trains, usually with extra legroom and a quieter seating area. Availability varies by service and date.

Sleeper

Private rooms or berths on some overnight trains. Room types differ in size and facilities, and the fare structure differs from a seat fare, so we walk you through what is included.

Whether a ticket can be changed, and what that costs, depends on the fare you buy and on the operator's rules at the time. We check the conditions attached to your specific ticket and tell you before you book, so there are no surprises later. If your plans change after booking, contact us as early as you can.

Refund rules differ between fare types and can change with how close to departure you cancel. We read out the cancellation conditions for your fare before booking, and any fee the operator charges is passed on to you at cost. Our own service fee is covered on our fees and charges page.

Allowances depend on the ticket and the service, so treat the points below as the questions to ask rather than a promise of what is included.

Stations can be busy and some sit outside the town centre, so allow time for the transfer and arrive with time to spare. Bring the photo ID and the booking details we send you. We tell you which station each of your journeys uses so there is no confusion between stops with similar names.