Split Train Tickets | How To Use

Split your train tickets and pay less. You still travel on the same train, at the same time and in the same seat.

What Is Split Ticketing?

Split ticketing means that instead of purchasing one rail ticket for your journey we help you book two or more tickets instead, covering exactly the same journey.
This means You still travel on the same train, at the same time and in the same seat just for less.
Split ticketing is ideal for thoses traveling on a budget and wanting to save money. I t benefits many people such as familys, students and pensioners.
Since 2010 train price tickets have increased significantly making split tiketing ideal for passengers looking at cheaper fares. It's a easy process with no hassle involved.The biggest discounts for split tickets tend to occur at the times of day Peak times end and Off-Peak windows open, such as the morning and evening rush hours.
A plus side to split ticketing is that you don't need to book tickets in advane to save money. You can even get savings when booking last minute around the time of departure.

What Are The bBnefits Of Split Ticketing?

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Split ticketing search provides the potential of tuning diversity, sensitivity, and markets around when to return the one-ways.
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Will My National Railcard Work When Buying Tickets?

All National Railcards are available to be used when split ticketing for additional saving on fares.
The National Railcards which can be used are;

16-17 Saver.
16-25 Railcard.
26-30 Railcard.
Disabled Persons Railcard.
Family & Friends Railcard.
Senior Railcard.
Two Together Adults Railcard.

Will I Be Able To Still Reserve A Seat If I Buy Split Tickets?

Yes you can still reserve a seat, although it can be a little more tricky if you buy split tickets. This is because if your journey has several splits, at some point your reserved seat may change even if you remain on the same train.
In rare situations you may only be able to reserve a seat for part of your journey to your destination.
If you will be changing trains along your journey you can then of course book seats on various servics you will be traveling on. This is on condition that the train operators running those services allow seat reservations.

16-17 Saver

If you are aged 16-17 you are able to save up to 50% on railtravel by using this Railcard. This Railcard is ideal for those who travel by railway to school, college or work as well as for leisure travel for days or nights out with your friends.

The cost for the 16-17 Saver Railcard is £30 annualy.

Click here to purchase your 16-17 Railcard.

16-25 Railcard

If you are between the age of 16-25 or a mature student in full-time education, you can save 1/3 on your rail fares with this Railcard. Travelling to college, university, work or just for lesiure This Railcard will work for you.

The cost for the 16-25 Railcard is £30 annualy. For even better value, purchase a 3-year Railcard for £70 to save even further.

Click here to purchase your 16-25 Railcard.

26-30 Railcard

Being the first digital-only Railcard, the 26 to 30 Railcard enables you to save 1/3 on rail fares off-peak across Britain. Purchase you digital railcard online and download it to the Railcard app on your smartphone.

The cost for the 26-30 Railcard is £30 annualy.

Click here to purchase your 26-30 Railcard.

Disabled Persons Railcard

For those eligable, people with a disability meeting the criteria the Disabled Persons Railcard offers 1/3 off rail travel for you and a friend or travel companion.

The cost for the Disabled Persons Railcard is £20 annualy. For even better value, purchase a 3-year Railcard for £54 to save even further. discounts are applicable on both peak and off-peak tickets.

Click here to purchase your Disabled Persons Railcards.

Family & Friends Railcard

For close family and friends that like to travel together this Railcard is perfect for you. This Railcard lets up to four adults get 1/3 off and up to four children (aged 5 to 15) get 60% off. Those using the Railcard do not need to be related, you just need to travel together.

The cost for the Family & Friends Railcard is £30 annualy.

Click here to purchase your Family & Friends Railcard.

Network Railcard

Based in the South East England area? This Railcard allows you and up to 3 other adults and up to 4 children to save 1/3 off rail fares in the South East. Travel across more than 16 counties in the South East including Greater London and as far afield as Exeter, Worcester, Northampton and Kings Lynn.

The cost for the Network Railcard is £30 annualy.

Click here to purchase your Network Railcard

Senior Railcard

If you are over the age of 60 the the Senior Railcard saves you 1/3 on all Off-Peak journeys.

The cost for the Senior Railcard is £30 annualy. For even better value, purchase a 3-year Railcard for £70 to save even further.

Click here to purchase your Senior Railcard.

Two Together Railcard

Travel with a companion often? The Two Together Railcard gives you 1/3 discount on your Off-Peak rail travel for you and your companion. Your companion doesn't need to be your partner, they can be a family member or your best friend.

The cost for the Two Together Railcard is £30 annualy, giving you and your companion better value as costs are split in half meaning you only pay £15 each.

Click here to purchase your Two Together Railcard.

Veterans Railcard

Veterans Railcard is for UK Veterans who served at least one day in His Majesty’s Armed Forces or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.This Railcard enables you to add a named adult Companion to your Railcard free of charge, and gives 1/3 discount for Railcard holder, adult Companion and up to 4 children.

The cost for the Veterans Railcard is £30 annualy.For even better value, purchase a 3-year Railcard for £70 to save even further.

Click here to purchase your Veterans Railcard.