Journey planner
UK Train Route planner
Our dedicated journey planner will make planning rail journeys quick and easy. Plan your journey anywhere in the UK. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations and our journey planning tool will tell you everything you need know, including:
- Train times
- Changes
- Calling points
- Ticket price
Our timetable data is sourced directly from National Rail, so our Journey Planner only shows up-to-date, trustworthy information.
Popular journeys by train
Whether you fancy an urban stroll through some of the North’s best cities or a wander through the idyllic Northern countryside, Northern can take you there! We've selected some of our most popular routes to inspire your next day out.
Manchester to Sheffield
Carlisle to Newcastle
Manchester to Blackpool
Make planning your train journey simple
Buy in Advance
Buy your ticket online or on our mobile app
Web Chat
Get extra help from us with web chat
Rapid Refunds
Refunds sent direct to your bank account
Apple Pay
Check out faster with Apple pay
You're in safe hands with our app
Happy Travels
We will never charge you any booking fees
Beat the queues
Tickets sent straight to your mobile when using the app
Real-time travel updates
You can find real-time travel updates directly in the app.
Try our savings calculator
Make sure to compare your train vs car journey with our Cost, Time and Carbon Footprint Calculator. It can help you to make informed choices about your travel and compare your train journey to the same journey via car to see how you can save pennies, time and reduce your carbon footprint.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.
Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.