Buying the right ticket is an important part of travelling by train. We want you to select the best value ticket that allows you to travel at the times most convenient to you. Select from the list of options on the right according to how and when you want to travel.
Standard Class
Unless otherwise requested, tickets are for Standard Class travel. Most train seating is Standard Class and labels show other types of seating on the train.
First Class
First Class accommodation offers a more spacious and peaceful travelling environment on our longer distance services.
Peak and off-peak travel periods
Peak: Peak times and prices on our services apply Monday to Friday during the busy morning period.
Off-peak: Off-peak times and prices usually apply Monday to Friday to trains arriving in London at 10am or after; on the rest of the network they apply to most trains leaving at 9.30am or after. All trains at weekends and on public holidays are off-peak.
Super Off-peak: Super Off-peak times usually apply on trains arriving in London after 12 noon. Some stations closer to London are restricted to trains leaving after 11am. Return travel must be made on the same day. For journeys towards London only. Where the Super Off-Peak is valid, all trains at weekends and on public holidays are Super Off-peak.
Ask for these tickets at any of our stations or book online.
For details of peak, off-peak and Super Off-peak train times and travel restrictions from specific stations, contact our Customer Service Centre.
