Where to? Let’s get you there
Our train Journey Planner makes UK rail travel simple. Just pop in where you are, and where you’re headed, and we’ll sort the rest:
● Train times
● Changes
● Calling points
● Ticket prices
Our timetable data is live and straight from the National Rail, so you can trust all the info from our train route planner is spot on.
Popular journeys by train
Wizz to work, or wander through the weekend - the North’s calling.
From city buzz to countryside calm; Northern will get you where you need to be.
Be it commuting, exploring, or just popping out for a brew, we’ve got a route for that too.
Here are some of our most-loved journeys to inspire your next trip.
Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street
Average time: 1h 7m
Cheapest Advanced
£8.00
Leeds to Manchester Piccadilly
Average time: 1h 3m
Cheapest Advanced
£17.00
Leeds to York
Average time: 0h 39m
Cheapest Advanced
£6.90
Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
Average time: 1h 4m
Cheapest Advanced
£7.60
Carlisle to Newcastle
Average time: 1h 37m
Cheapest Advanced
£9.40
Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
Average time: 1h 19m
Cheapest Advanced
£10.10
Train tickets for every kind of trip
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With 500+ stations across the North (and beyond), there’s plenty of places to go — and ways to save while you’re at it.
Explore 500+ Northern spots by train
From big days out to little escapes, there’s over 500 destinations waiting for you to go do your thing.
Need a little inspiration? Keep scrolling to explore our most popular places. Where’s next?
Manchester
Manchester is one of the North's most vibrant cities, packed full of arts, cultural and charm that makes it a perfect place to visit.
Trains to Manchester
Newcastle
Newcastle is renowned for having the best night life in the UK; but its a diverse city where you can also explore idyllic beaches or old roman forts.
Trains to Newcastle
Leeds
Leeds is known for its busy music scene, strong industrial history, and being one of the UK's friendly cities - you'll be sure to get an Ey up or two.
Trains to LeedsSave cash, cut carbon
Use our Carbon Footprint Calculator to compare your train journey with driving. Let’s see how much you could save on cost, time, and carbon. It’s a win-win really.
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Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.