Train booking options

Choose the right rail booking option for your journey

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UK train tickets

Search Great Britain Rail for British National Rail tickets

Great Britain Rail markets train tickets for journeys on the British National Rail network. When you search online here, the available ticket options and relevant prices are presented so you can compare them before choosing the option that best suits your journey.

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EU & worldwide train tickets

Search Omio for European and international rail journeys

Discover the World by Train with Omio. Europe and the rest of the world feature extensive, modern networks of train routes that can get passengers from tiny rural towns to bustling international cities. With train tracks stretching the width and breadth of the globe, getting around by train is an enjoyable, sustainable, and highly efficient way to travel.

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Rail and ferry planning

Use trains to complete the journey before or after the ferry

Train travel is often one of the easiest ways to reach a ferry port or continue travelling after arriving by sea. A good rail connection can save time, reduce driving and make city-centre arrivals much simpler.

For UK rail travel, Great Britain Rail gives FerryEU visitors a simple route to compare ticket options for journeys on the British National Rail network. For continental and international rail journeys, Omio helps compare routes across Europe and the wider world.

  • Useful for travelling to and from city-centre ferry terminals
  • Ideal for onward connections after arriving by ferry
  • Easy way to combine ferries, hotels and trains in one trip
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Extra saving opportunity

TopCashback may help you earn even more on train tickets

If you would like an extra saving opportunity, TopCashback can sometimes offer cashback on eligible UK or European rail-booking purchases. It is free to join, and some offers can be significantly higher than standard cashback levels.

You can use the page-load TopCashback popup or the button below to open the referral link and check what eligible rail cashback options are currently available before purchasing the same discounted ticket.

Cashback rates, referral incentives and participating rail retailers can change. Check the current retailer page and TopCashback terms before booking.

Before you reserve

Check station names, connection times and ferry terminals carefully

When linking rail and ferry travel, allow enough time between the train arrival and ferry check-in. Some ferry ports are beside the station, but others require a transfer, bus or taxi.

Double-check the departure and arrival station names, especially in large cities served by multiple stations. If you are travelling internationally, also check luggage rules, passport requirements and whether a seat reservation is recommended or mandatory.

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Rail ticket planning with FerryEU

Train tickets for Britain, Europe and beyond

FerryEU helps travellers plan journeys that combine ferries, trains, hotels and onward travel. Rail is particularly useful when you need to reach a ferry port in a busy city, continue inland after arriving by sea, or avoid the cost and hassle of driving the entire route.

The Great Britain Rail option on this page is designed for travellers using the British National Rail Network, while Omio offers a broader route to European and international train-ticket searches. By comparing the appropriate booking option first, you can move more efficiently between ferry terminals, railway stations, city centres and destinations further afield.

Use FerryEU's route pages, destination pages, hotel booking page and train ticket page together to create a more complete overland-and-sea itinerary.

Train planning questions

Train tickets and ferry connections FAQs

Which booking option should I use for UK train tickets?

Use the Great Britain Rail option for travel on the British National Rail Network.

Which booking option should I use for Europe or international rail travel?

Use the Omio option when you want to search European or wider international rail routes.

Can I use FerryEU to combine ferry and train planning?

Yes. Use FerryEU route pages to identify your ferry crossing, then use this train page to choose an appropriate rail booking option before or after the sailing.

Do I need extra connection time between the train and the ferry?

Usually, yes. Always allow time for delays, station-to-terminal transfers, baggage handling and ferry check-in requirements.

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Choose your rail booking option

Select Great Britain Rail for UK tickets or Omio for European and international train travel.

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