How late can I book an advance train ticket?


How late can I book an advance train ticket? About Advance tickets They are sold in limited numbers, subject to availability and on a first come, first served basis. You can usually buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, and they are still available until the day of travel on many routes – sometimes up to 10 minutes before departure.


Can you use the same train ticket for a later train?

Generally speaking, most tickets are valid for a specific train only and cannot be used for any other service. However, some companies may offer flexible tickets that allow you to take an earlier or later service if available.


What happens if you miss your advance ticket train?

Advance tickets are valid only for a specific train. However if you miss the train because the connecting train on which you started your journey was late, then the train operator will accept your ticket on the next available train.