Advance
Save up to 70%* with Advance tickets - The earlier you buy, the more you could save!
Why CrossCountry trains?
Buy tickets for any train journey in Britain. We cross more of the country than any other train company.
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We've decided we don't want to charge you for having more freedom. We've removed the £10 admin fee for changing the date or time of your Advance ticket; so not only can you get great value tickets, you can now change your mind and not be charged for it.
Find out how to change your Advance ticket for free here
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Tickets must be booked in advance and have limited availablity - book today to avoid disappointment
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| Ticket properties | Advance Standard | Advance First |
|---|---|---|
| Outward journey | The date and service shown on ticket only | The date and service shown on ticket only |
| Journey breaks | No, except for changing trains | No, except for changing trains |
| Trains and routes | The route shown on the ticket only | The route shown on the ticket only |
| Limited availability | Yes | Yes |
| Booking deadline | 15 minutes before travel for CrossCountry Advance fares | 15 minutes before travel for CrossCountry Advance fares |
| Seat reservations | Compulsory on CrossCountry services | Compulsory (Valid on CrossCountry services only) |
| Railcard discounts | Yes | Yes, except Family & Friends |
| Amending tickets | Print your own tickets and m-tickets (via our Train tickets app) cannot be changed. Tickets collected from the station, a ticket machine (Self-service ticket machine), or sent by post can be changed with no administration fee. Sign into your account and select 'View my Bookings' and follow the steps to amend your journey. | Print your own tickets and m-tickets (via our Train tickets app) cannot be changed. Tickets collected from the station, a ticket machine (Self-service ticket machine), or sent by post can be changed with no administration fee. Sign into your account and select 'View my Bookings' and follow the steps to amend your journey. |
| Refund availability | Refunds are not available on Advance tickets, this includes Print your own tickets and m-tickets (via our Train Tickets app) | Refunds are not available on Advance tickets, this includes Print your own tickets and m-tickets (via our Train Tickets app) |
| Where to buy | Any outlet | Any outlet |
*Applies to CrossCountry journeys only. Average saving calculated by comparing Advance standard single ticket prices, purchased before the day of travel, for 4,871 CrossCountry journeys to the equivalent price of an Anytime standard single ticket. Advance fares are subject to availability, terms and conditions apply. Please see website for full details.