If travel is a part of your life and budget, then it might be important to you to find the cheapest train ticket options available to you.
Whether you travel frequently for work or occasionally during the holidays, you could be making big savings on your train journeys when you book with Grand Central.
Grand Central trains offers
We offer a number of train ticket discounts to help you bag the best price for your journeys:
Advance train tickets
Off-peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
Railcard discounts
25% off with our Student Savings
Multi-buy tickets
Group travel discounts
Partner perks
Find out more about our many ticket offers at Grand Central.
Reasons to choose Grand Central for your discounted train tickets
- Comfortable seating throughout for a truly relaxing journey
- Free WiFi & handy power sockets on all trains
- An array of on-board services to enhance your journey
- E-tickets delivered right to your pocket
- The ability to get organised and book up to 6 months in advance (with up to 80% savings)
Grand Central discount FAQs
Are Advance train tickets the cheapest option?
Advance tickets are generally the cheapest train tickets you can buy. So you can get your planning done early, we've made ours available up to 6 months before you travel, and you could save up to a whopping 80% discount compared to a ticket bought on the day of travel.
The sooner you book your Advance train tickets, the better, as there is only a limited amount available for each Grand Central service.
Find out more about Grand Central Advance tickets.
Should I book Off-Peak train tickets?
You can book Off-Peak tickets for any Grand Central journey that doesn’t include travel on a Peak service. Peak services usually run in the early mornings or early evenings as more people are likely to be travelling on these services to and from work.
For even further discounted train tickets, Super Off-Peak tickets are available for specific services that are usually the least busy.
Discover Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets at Grand Central.
How can I save money with a Railcard?
If you are eligible for a Railcard, then you could save up to 1/3rd off your train tickets every time you travel. This could amount to hundreds of pounds worth of train ticket discounts if you travel frequently throughout the year.
There are various types of Railcards available depending on your circumstances. These include:
View more details about Railcards and how to use them when you travel.
Can I use my student card for cheaper train tickets?
Our Grand Central Student Central discount program gives students 25% off Advance tickets, and it works with Railcards too, meaning you can get up to 50% off travel to and from London!
View full details on student discount train tickets here.
Do you offer a discount when buying multiple tickets at once?
Yes, we offer a multi-buy discount for those buying a collection of tickets at once, offering up to 17% off. We offer this through a multi-buy carnet programme that allows you to purchase 10 single journeys, valid for 6 months, for yourself, your family, and your friends.
Find out more about our multi-buy discount offering at Grand Central.
Are there any discounts for travelling in a group?
If you are planning to travel in a group of 10 or more passengers, whether for a special occasion or just because, our group travel service helps you find the best-value tickets for your journey.
Explore our group travel tickets today and contact the group bookings team to arrange your trip.
What are Grand Central partner perks?
Our partner perks allow you to enjoy exclusive discounts at top attractions along the Grand Central route when you book direct with us! Enjoy 10% off at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in York. All you have to do is show a valid Grand Central booking confirmation!
Find out more about our partner perks discounts at Grand Central.
Do discounted train tickets have a booking fee?
No matter which ticket you go for, you’ll always benefit from zero booking fees when you choose Grand Central.