Rail travel guides
Railcards, ticket types, split ticketing and money-saving tips — alongside our live map of every train on the UK network.
Find your bus anywhere in the UK: introducing bus.me.uk
A live bus tracking map for the whole country — locate buses near you, search by stop number, postcode or route, and follow regional networks and operators. England is fully live now.
Track any UK train live: a tour of what this map can do
Live positions for every train on the UK network, station departure boards, stop-by-stop timetables with real delays, and deep links you can share. Here is how to use it.
16-17 Saver: half-price train travel for 16 and 17 year olds
The 16-17 Saver gives 50% off most fares — including season tickets — for £35 a year. Costs, break-even, and how it compares to the 16-25 Railcard.
16-25 Railcard: is it worth it? Cost, savings and break-even
The 16-25 Railcard costs £35 a year for a third off most fares. Here is what it covers, the minimum-fare catch, and how much you need to spend to break even.
26-30 Railcard: the "millennial railcard" reviewed
The 26-30 Railcard costs £35 for a third off fares. Who it suits, the minimum-fare rule, break-even maths and its one big limitation.
Disabled Persons Railcard: £20 for a third off — for you and a companion
The cheapest railcard at £20 a year, with a third off for the cardholder and one adult companion, valid at any time. Eligibility and break-even explained.
Family & Friends Railcard: 60% off kids fares — the maths
The Family & Friends Railcard gives a third off adults and 60% off children for £35. How quickly it pays for itself and the rules that catch people out.
Network Railcard: is it worth it in London and the South East?
The Network Railcard gives a third off off-peak travel across London and the South East for £35 — plus up to three friends. The £13 minimum fare and break-even explained.
Senior Railcard: a third off from 60, and when it pays for itself
The Senior Railcard costs £35 a year (£80 for three) for a third off most fares from age 60, with no weekday morning minimum fare. Full breakdown and break-even.
Split ticketing explained: pay less for the same train
The complete guide to split train tickets — how they work, why they're legal, worked examples, the routes where they save most, and how to stack them with a Railcard.
Two Together Railcard: a third off for two people, on one card
One £35 card, two named people, a third off both fares. How the Two Together Railcard works, its 09:30 weekday rule, and when it beats a card each.
Veterans Railcard: a third off for UK armed forces veterans
The Veterans Railcard costs £35 (£80 for three years) and gives a third off for the veteran, a companion and up to four children. Eligibility and break-even.