Train travel in the UK should be a pleasure. Your travel experience should be stress-free and rewarding. Make your train travel simple and easy with our travel advice page. Whether you need to find information on our free travel app or advice about how and where to travel with your bike and pets, we got you covered. This section consists of travel tips to help you find your way around and travel in the UK in style.
You can also take advantage of our season ticket calculator, which will tell you what to consider, what you need, and how to save. Read all of our free tips below on how to get big savings across all the Northern network and how to plan with flexibility.
General advice
Travelling during severe weather
Read on for information about what to expect & what to do before you travel in severe weather.
Bikes on trains
Northern encourages travelling without damaging the environment. We offer storage for bikes free of charge. Get in touch to book your bike storage.
Tips for travelling with dogs
Wondering how to travel with your dog on a train? We've teamed up with Kate Lamb to bring you some great advice!
Travelling with children
Check out our travel tips for travelling by train with young children, including travel advice & onboard tips.
Can I buy train tickets on the train?
Be sure to buy your train tickets before boarding a Northern train or collect a 'Promise to Pay' notice to pay by cash on the train.
Train tickets & travel app
Download the simple-to-use mobile app for streamlined journey planning with no booking or card fees & real-time travel information.
What time do trains stop running?
Northern train timetables are planned and run accordingly however inevitable situations may affect your journey.
What time do trains start tunning?
The best place to check the time that your desired service runs, and which stations it stops at, is Northern's timetable.
Money saving tips
Ways to buy cheap train tickets
The tickets are cheap from the start but with no booking fee and numerous money-saving offers, you’ll be left with plenty in your wallet to fully enjoy travel.
Season Ticket Calculator
Designed to work out the best deal on Season Tickets, Northern's calculator highlights your most cost-effective travel option.
The best time to buy train tickets
Book your tickets with us to take advantage of multiple discounts that we offer on various occasions throughout the year.
Is it cheaper to buy train tickets online?
In most cases, purchasing train tickets online is cheaper than buying them at the station. You can purchase tickets on our website or via our mobile app.
Advantages of train travel
Advice on why travelling by train can be the best option for your journey, not just because of how convenient it is, but for various other reasons.
How much are rail fares?
Here's a guide for finding the cheapest and best train tickets for your journey in the North of England.
Train travel during the holidays
Travelling by train at Christmas tips
To make your Christmas travel more enjoyable this year, consider these tips if you plan to travel by train during the festive season.
When do trains stop on New Year's Eve?
Do trains run on New Year's Eve, and if so, what time do they stop running? This page contains everything you need to know.
When do trains stop on Christmas Eve?
Are trains running on Christmas Eve? Here is everything you need to know whilst commuting over the festive period.
Do trains run on Boxing Day?
Plan your trip properly and use this page to determine if trains are running on Boxing Day this year.
Do trains run on bank holidays?
Train services still run over bank holidays, although there could be disruptions & routes with reduced timetables.
Do trains run over Easter?
Yes, Northern trains will run over the Easter bank holiday weekend, but there may be some disruption so plan ahead.
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.