Cheap train ticket alerts

What is a train ticket alert?

An Advance Train Ticket Alert is a notification service that informs travellers when Advance tickets for a specific train route or date become available for purchase.

Advance tickets are usually sold at a lower price compared to standard fares, but they are limited in number and are typically released weeks or months ahead of the travel date.

Be the first to hear when our cheapest Advance train tickets go on sale! Sign up for a ticket alert on your chosen date and route and we’ll send you an email when the tickets become available. You can also check release dates on the Advance tickets page.

There are three routes to choose from on our network where Advance train tickets are available. Take a look below to find out which route you’d like to travel on.

1. Weymouth to London Waterloo

Taking in the beaches at Weymouth, the beautiful expanse of the New Forest, the bustling cruise port of Southampton and historic Winchester with its cathedral, the route from Weymouth to London Waterloo offers some of the most interesting places to visit in the south of England. Trains run regularly along the route, providing easy access to some of the best days out in the UK.

Stations on this route

Weymouth, Upwey, Dorcester South, Moreton, Wool, Wareham, Holton Heath, Hamworthy, Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Bournemouth, Pokesdown for Boscombe, Christchurch, Hinton Admiral, New Milton, Sway, Lymington Pier, Lymington Town, Brockenhurst, Beaulieu Road, Ashurst (New Forest), Totton, Redbridge, New Milton, Southampton Central, St Denys, Swaythling, Southampton Airport Parkway, Eastleigh, Shawford, Winchester, Micheldever, Romsey, Chandler's Ford, Cosham, Portchester, Swanwick, Bursledon, Hamble, Netley, Sholing, Woolston, Bitterne, Botley, Hedge End

2. West of England to London Waterloo

Whether it's one of the UK's most popular gins (Bombay Sapphire, distilled in Overton), the UK's tallest spire (Salisbury Cathedral), the home of Glastonbury (Castle Cary) or historic Exeter, trains run regularly to and from the West of England. Tickets from Exeter to London Waterloo start at just £17.70 one-way.

Stations on this route

Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central, Pinhoe, Cranbrook, Whimple, Feniton, Honiton, Axminster, Crewkerne, Yeovil Junction, Westbury, Frome, Bruton, Castle Cary, Yeovil Pen Mill, Sherborne, Templecombe, Gillingham, Tisbury, Warminster, Romsey, Mottisfont & Dunbridge, Dean, Salisbury, Grately, Andover, Whitchurch, Overton

3. Portsmouth to London Waterloo

From the historic forts and dockyards at Portsmouth, through the picturesque Surrey Downs, our Portsmouth Direct line offers regular and comfortable trains to the capital. You'll also find our advance tickets available from stations like Hedge End (great for heading to the Aegis Bowl cricket ground) or Netley (for views of the Solent from the Royal Victoria Country Park).

Stations on this route

Portsmouth Harbour, Portsmouth & Southsea, Fratton, Hilsea, Bedhampton, Havant, Rowlands Castle, Petersfield, Cosham, Portchester, Fareham, Swanwick, Bursledon, Hamble, Netley, Sholing, Woolston, Bitterne, Botley, Hedge End

Setting up your advance train ticket alert

Simply select the route where you'll be starting your journey, using the station lists above. Some stations appear on more than one route option - but don't worry, whichever route you pick we'll make sure you get alerted when the best prices become available.

You'll also be able to receive alerts when cheap rail tickets become available for journeys that don't start or finish at London Waterloo.

We'll need your permission to contact you with your alerts - make sure you tick to say you'd like to hear from us by email on the form below.