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    Find cheap train tickets for your Thameslink journey here. Enjoy 100s of unique experiences only a train ride away.

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How do I book my train tickets?

Booking train tickets is simple. We offer several booking options to cater for customers' preferences.

  • Online: It’s quick, easy and safe to buy train tickets online using our journey planer. You can choose your delivery method, and we won't charge you a pesky booking fee.
  • Ticket office: If you’d prefer to speak to someone about your railway ticket, booking at a ticket office is the way to go. We have staffed ticket offices at our larger stations.
  • Ticket machines: As well as collecting tickets bought online, you can use our self-service ticket machines to buy train tickets using cash or a credit or debit card.
  • Contactless: If you’re travelling in and around London, you can tap your contactless payment card or device on the move, and we’ll charge you the best pay-as-you-go fare available on the day.

Learn more about the different ways to pay.

Where can I travel with Thameslink?

Whether you're travelling to visit family, for a work event or to catch up with friends, we can get you there with ease.

Our network spans the south of England and includes popular destinations like Brighton, Wimbledon, Swanley and London Bridge.

We also operate north of central London, so you can travel to Cambridge, Stevenage, Bedford, Peterborough and many more destinations with us.

Check out our network map today to see our routes.

Which ticket type is right for me?

We have a range of tickets to help you get from A to B, so you're sure to find an option that's right for you. Here are some of the ticket types on offer.

  • Anytime tickets - our Anytime tickets are valid on any train, so you can hop on board whenever you like! It's the perfect choice if you're not sure what time you'll need to travel and need flexibility
  • Off-peak tickets - Off-Peak tickets are valid at the quieter times of the day, outside of rush hour. They are often cheaper than an Anytime fare so, if you have the flexibility to travel at any time of day, you could save by travelling Off-Peak
  • Season tickets - if you commute regularly with us, you could save money with a Season ticket. They're more cost-effective than buying tickets daily and you can travel as much as you want
  • Key Smartcard - our Key Smartcard makes regular travel quicker and easier than ever before. Buy or renew Season tickets online with the Key Smartcard and quickly load your tickets onto it with our app

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How do I get the best-value train tickets?

If you want to make your journey as cost-effective as possible, we're here to help. Here are just a few ways in which you can cut the cost of your train tickets with us.

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Railcards

You could get 1/3 off many UK journeys with a Railcard, so why not see if you're eligible for one? There are plenty of options, including the Two Together, Senior, Disabled Persons and 16-25 railcards.

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Kids for £2

Are you travelling with children at Off-Peak times? You could take advantage of discounted fares. Using our Kids for £2 scheme, up to four kids could join you for only – you guessed it – £2 each.

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GroupSave

If you're travelling with a group of friends, family or colleagues, you could all save 1/3 when you book and travel together. It's valid for groups of 3-9 adults at Off-Peak times during the week and any time on weekends.

Oyster

Find out how and where you can use your Oyster card on Thameslink

PlusBus

Get unlimited bus and tram travel at the start and end of your journey

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