Turn on your computer and connect to the Internet.
Research top travel sites for booking rail tickets and search for deals and promotions. If you are traveling within the United States, research Amtrack specials and deals. If you will be traveling throughout the United Kingdom, research National Rail Enquiries for train fares.
Buy your tickets three months in advance or wait and get a last minute deal. Buying early can secure your seat, save you money and help you to find a better bargain. However, if you do not have the luxury to purchase your ticket in advance, trying waiting on the last minute deals, which can often be worth the wait and save you a bundle.
Check to see if advanced tickets are available through the train depot, even if you are on your way to the station. Sometimes advanced tickets can still be purchased at a discounted rate, even if you are planning your travel for that day.
Purchase season tickets if you will be traveling frequently. Purchasing season tickets allows frequent rail travelers to travel at a discounted rate, even during peak times and seasons.
Locate rail franchises that offer low or even no booking fees. The East Coast rail franchise which runs in the United Kingdom on the East Coast Main Line offers no booking fees and special promotional offers for travel in the United Kingdom.
