Which Uk websites should I use to book discount single journey train tickets?
 

And, how can I get these tickets, are there etickets or do I have to pick them up from the train station? I live in the US. Thnaks.

Train routes in the UK are run by different operators. Types of ticket vary between operators, so you need to tell us which journeys you're planning.

Check the train(s) you want to take. A rail-service/website will be given. You can pay with a credit card and have the e-ticket(s) delivered to a UK address - your hotel, for example. If tickets need to be sent overseas, they seem to cost a lot more. Booking ahead is cheaper than buying at the station. When you book ahead, you have to specify which train departure you want.
Sara

I am looking for a ticket from London to York, and London to Oxford, and London to Windsor.

Try www.thetrainline.com and have your tickets delivered to your first hotel. I've only used them once for journeys similar to yours but had just the results I wanted.

London to Windsor can be easily purchased at Waterloo station before your trip. This is a commuter type ride.

Saving this thread--thanks!

For Windsor and Oxford, there is no advantage to buying in advance: just buy a ticket at the station and get on the next train.
Trains to York are run by GNER (www.gner.co.uk) who have various cheap fares if you commit yourself to a specific train. A ticket which allows you to turn up at the station and hop on the next train will cost more.

Go to the www.nationalrail.co.uk website. It can tell you who runs where & gives links to the various rail companies where - possibly - it might be cheaper to book tickets than through www.thetrainline.com

Note that thetrainline will charge a £1.50 booking fee and will try to slip an insurance charge into the total cost.

You should BTW be able to book tickets via www.nationalrail.co.uk & www.virgintrains.com for anywhere in the UK

Qjump are a great company and easy sight to navigate around

"Qjump are a great company and easy sight to navigate around"

Except that Qjump was bought by thetrainline several years ago & it now uses thetrainline website



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