How far in advance can you buy LNER tickets?

We put Standard and First Advance tickets on sale at least 12 weeks before departure. If you want to be the first to find out when cheap tickets become available, sign up for our ticket alerts service here.



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You can usually buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, and they are still available until the day of travel on many routes – sometimes up to 10 minutes before departure.

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Why can't I book my tickets yet? We're still finalising our timetable for future travel dates, so some tickets aren't on sale yet. Here you can create a ticket alert for the dates you want to travel and we'll let you know when the cheapest Advance tickets are available to buy.

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LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.

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This is well worth it if you're under 26, over 60, travel as a family, travel as a couple, or have a registered disability. Railcards give 34% off Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares, see the section below. Book longer-distance trips in advance. Advance fares are the cheapest ticket for medium & long-distance journeys.

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Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

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Who runs LNER? The Department for Transport, or DfT owns LNER. They took over the franchise after Virgin Trains East Coast handed it back to the government. For us it's a brilliant opportunity to bring rail travel up to speed and journey into the future.

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Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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Reserve Early The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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Reserve Early. The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.

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Book in early – Advance tickets are the cheapest train tickets. The earlier you book the greater the saving, up to 80%. If you see a deal, then grab it now. Split your journey up – Instead of booking one ticket for your journey try splitting the journey into differant stages with a ticket for each stage.

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“In my opinion, the best days of the week to buy train tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Miller. “These days tend to have lower demand for train travel compared to weekends or Mondays. Therefore, purchasing tickets on weekdays, such as Tuesday or Wednesday, can often result in better deals.

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First Class with LNER The seats are wider and recline for added comfort. Each seat has generous leg-room and larger tables for you to work. Azuma has our fastest ever Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Power sockets and USB charging points at every seat.

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