Duo tickets are a great way to get out and about by train whilst saving a little cash. There's no need for a Railcard either, simply buy your ticket and travel together to save 25%.
Only available on certain routes. Use the tool below to find out if Duo tickets are available from your nearest station.
Now available on e-ticket!
You can now buy Duo tickets through the Northern app and website. You'll get an e-ticket after purchasing that you can show on your phone or download and print out if you like!
What is a Duo ticket?
A Duo ticket is a return ticket for two people between an origin and a destination. The two people must travel together and return the same day.
How to buy a Duo ticket
- Check the tool above to see if Duo tickets are available on your route (and get an idea of prices) - just type in your local station name or tap where it says "See all stations offering Duo tickets"
- Tap the "Book tickets" button on the route you wish to book
- Choose the date and time you want to travel
- Add a return and tick the box where it says "open return" above the calendar
- Tap the "done" button, below the calendar
- Add 2 adults, then tap the "done" button
- Tap the "Search and buy" button
- You can then view the trains available and book the best one for your travels
- Complete your purchase and jump on the train!
The above instructions are for the Northern website, but you can also buy in the app!
Off-peak restrictions
Duo tickets are restricted on the following off-peak journeys:
Restrictions apply to journeys that start and finish on routes marked in blue from 16.01 - 18.29.
For stations/routes marked in green, evening peak restrictions apply between these stations and as listed below in both directions:
- New Mills Central to all stations via Bredbury or Woodley to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- New Mills Newtown and Disley to all stations via Stockport to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Handforth to all stations via Stockport to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- Alderley Edge, Wilmslow and Styal via Manchester Airport to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- Warrington Central, Padgate and Birchwood via Urmston to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- Warrington Bank Quay, Earlestown and Newton-le-Willows via Eccles to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
- Burscough Bridge, Hoscar, Parbold via Atherton or Westhoughton to Manchester (Oxford Road, Piccadilly, Victoria), Deansgate, Salford Central and Salford Crescent
Restrictions apply to journeys that start and finish on routes marked in blue from 16.01 - 18.29.
For stations/routes marked in green, evening peak restrictions apply between these stations and as listed below in both directions:
- Skipton and Cononley to all stations up to and including Bradford Forster Square and Leeds
- Knaresborough, Starbeck, Harrogate, Hornbeam Park, Pannal and Weeton to all stations up to and including Leeds
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.