HOW TO FIND THE BEST BRITISH RAIL FARES FOR YOU
Raileasy have simplified the four main British Rail Fares into two categories: ‘CHEAPEST’ and ‘OPEN/FLEXIBLE’, so when booking if...
You know when you want to travel
Opt for CHEAPEST – This option will display all available ADVANCE British Rail Fares with savings of up to 80%. These British Rail Fares are released anything UP TO 12 weeks in advance, but sometimes later so check regularly for the best prices as these British Rail Fares are subject to availability. OR...
You don’t want to be restricted to one train
Opt for ‘OPEN/FLEXIBLE’ – This option will display a variety of British Rail Fares, generally an increase in price = increase in flexibility from the most time and route restricted SUPER OFF PEAK Britsh Rail Fares, to OFF PEAK British Rail Fares (travelling on the ‘quieter’ routes and times), to the completely flexible ANYTIME British Rail Fares. AND...
You don’t mind travelling for longer, for cheaper
Then check out the slower ‘overtaken’ trains, on the fares page as they may save you money.
Raileasy’s smart booking engine will always find the cheapest prices for every combination of your journeys (where possible). For return journeys it also checks 2 singles as well as return British Rail Fares for the best prices.