New to travelling Britain by train?

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Get Doug's free guide: 12 Essential Things to Know About Train Travel in the UK

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A quick-start rundown of the things worth knowing before you ride Britain's railways, from the routes north to tickets, passes and peak times, from Doug, our resident rail expert.

Inside you will find:

• How Britain's rail network links the major towns and cities
• The three main routes from London to the north
• How tickets, railcards and passes work, and where to buy them
• Peak times worth planning around, and when the best fares appear
• What to know about Sundays, public holidays and seat reservations

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