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What is split ticketing in the UK?

The British rail fare system can be complex, but with different ticket types and railcards, you can find ways to efficiently save money. Nowadays, one of the ways savvy travellers in Britain cut costs on train tickets is through a method called split ticketing. In this helpful guide, we will be…

View more14 February 2025
Avoid catching a cold on public transport this winter

The threat of catching a cold is everywhere this winter, especially on your daily commute to work.

In this guide, we will advise you on how to avoid catching a dreaded cold on your daily train commute or even if you’re just travelling for leisure.

How likely is it that I will catch…

View more13 January 2025
Railcards: Which should you choose?

If you…

View more11 September 2024
What can I take on the train?

View more18 September 2024
How to spend Mother’s Day: Breakfast spa days and afternoon tea ideas

With Mother's Day just around the corner, it's time to start thinking of how you're going to treat your mum this year. Whether you're…

View more15 March 2023
Grand Central ticket types

Grand Central ticket types

View more23 January 2023
Get on board the flexible future of train travel with the Grand Central Carnet

WELCOME back everyone. It’s  been so good over the past few weeks to see the steady return of our passengers. We know that COVID has changed a lot of things since we welcomed you on board, not least the way you want to use the train.

We’re really starting to notice that you’re…

View more27 May 2021
Spring-clean your train travel habits

How are your 2020 travel resolutions coming along? Hopefully you are moving along on the right track (no pun intended). But, if do you need a little spring refresher, then we have thought about some tips to help you organise your train…

View more13 March 2020
Could Carnet tickets be saving you money on trips to London?

Let’s admit it, we all like to save money where we can. So, if you are travelling regularly to or from London using a Grand Central train service, then there might be ways to reduce the amount you pay on each journey.

View more02 March 2021
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Seasonal events

Ideas and articles about seasonal travel with Grand Central

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Family travel

How you and your family can get the most out of Grand Central's services between London and the North.

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Lifestyle

Beyond the journey - where can Grand Central take you?

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Business travel

For business travellers interested in maximising their usage of Grand Central and rail

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