Advance Train Tickets - First TransPennine Express

Save over 50%* when you book in advance

You must book in advance before 18:00 on the day prior to travel and travel on your booked train service.

Buying an advance fare is simple

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Advance Purchase tickets are available on the majority of longer distance First TransPennine Express journeys.
Tickets are single leg (one-way)
They must be purchased before 18:00 at least one day prior to travel.
Savings are based on Advance fares vs purchase on the day.
Due to the limited availability and popularity of these tickets, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Advance Purchase Tickets are valid only for the train service for which they are booked.
Changes to the date and time can be made before departure, but are subject to an administration fee.
Advance Purchase Tickets are non-refundable.
If you buy your tickets with a Railcard, don't forget to take it with you when you travel, as your ticket won't be valid without it.
†Certain services between Manchester Airport, Preston, Blackpool North and also Barrow-in-Furness are operated by trains that we hire from Northern Rail. These trains unfortunately do not have seat reservations, so you will not be able to reserve a seat.