Raileasy have simplified the four main British Rail Fares into two categories: ‘CHEAPEST’ and ‘OPEN/FLEXIBLE’, so when booking if...
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...
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...
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.