Does anyone know is it cheaper to buy a train ticket now on line or wait a few day until you leave?
We are leaving Edenburgh to manchester via train in June.
Any help would be great. We'd be leaving on a Friday late afternoon.
Posted by
Chicago, IL, USA
36 posts
In the UK, it's generally a better idea to book as far ahead as possible, since fares will go up. Instead of National Express (which tends to be the more expensive option), you could try the East Coast trains (eastcoast.co.uk). Otherwise, if you want to travel from Manchester around the local area, you can take megabus (megabus.com).
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
To get the cheapest fare (around £12), book well in advance on the East Coast site. It accepts US credit cards. The farthest ahead booking date is shown on the right-hand side of the home page. Discount fare tickets are released about 12 weeks in advance. If the farthest out booking date on the East Coast site doesn't show discount fares, then try an earlier date.
Posted by
OP
Spring Valley, USA
18 posts
Thanks you guys for all the great info! i am going to check out the sites!