Find cheap train tickets
Cheap train tickets can be obtained with a little planning and knowledge, so let us guide you through the process of saving money on your travel. The best way to get cheap train tickets is to book in advance, typically saving over 50% compared to paying at the station before boarding. Wherever you're travelling, you can find cheap train tickets right here on tpexpress.co.uk and book without a booking fee.
Read on as we guide you through our top tips for buying cheap train tickets.
How to get cheap train tickets
Book as early as you can
Did you know you can book train tickets up to 24 weeks before you travel? Book tickets as early as you can and save over 50%*. It can also work out cheaper to buy two advance single tickets instead of a return on some routes.
No booking fee
Unlike some other providers, TransPennine Express won’t charge you any booking or credit card fees, so it always pays to book train tickets direct with us.
Book travel across Great Britain
Whilst we call the North and Scotland our home, we can book trains for travel anywhere in Great Britain, even if it's not on the TransPennine Express network.
Get a railcard
Get a guaranteed 1/3 off train tickets with a railcard. Available for 1 or 3 years, there’s a railcard for nearly everyone – students, families, jobseekers and more, so you can get where you want to go for less.
Collect Nectar points
If you have a Nectar card, register it when you buy train tickets online with us and you'll get 2 points per £1 you spend. You can also get 200 points for a monthly Season Ticket and 2,500 points for an annual Season Ticket.
Be flexible
Train ticket prices vary throughout the day, so if you're flexible with what time you can travel, choose your train based on which offers the cheapest train tickets.
Upgrade to First Class from £10
On the day – upgrade your Standard Class ticket on any TransPennine Express service on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays with our Weekend First. The price is either £10, £15 or £20 per person one-way depending on the distance you’re travelling.
Please ask the conductor to find out how much the upgrade is for your journey.
Popular Journeys
From Leeds to Manchester £10
From Manchester to Edinburgh £20
From Newcastle to York £10
From Manchester to Newcastle £15
From Sheffield to Manchester £10
From Manchester to Cleethorpes £15
From Liverpool to Leeds £10
Simply find an unreserved First Class seat and pay the Conductor for your upgrade.
Please note there are no child or Railcard discounts available on Weekend First.
