#trains
5 articles
transportRailcards in 2026: the £35 card that pays for itself in two trips, and the free one nobody mentions
A third off every fare for around £35 a year is the least controversial deal in British transport — and roughly two return journeys clears the cost. The interesting part is the cards people do not know they qualify for, including one that costs nothing and takes 50% off.
14 Aug 20264 min read
travelThe off-season seaside weekend: two nights on the British coast for under £100
A seaside town in February is the same town as in August, minus 80% of the people and nearly half the price. Beds under £40, trains for £25, and where to point yourself.
6 Jul 20264 min read
transportSplit ticketing: the same train, the same seat, for 20–40% less
Buying one journey as two or three consecutive tickets is legal, works on the train you were already catching, and routinely cuts 20–40% off longer fares. Here's how the split sites earn their fee.
28 Jun 20264 min read
transportContactless, Oyster, or Railcard: picking what actually saves you most
London Underground and National Rail have quietly built one of the world's best fare systems. Most people only use half of it.
7 Apr 20262 min read- travel
Eurostar, night trains, and the slow way out of Britain
Direct trains from St Pancras now run to Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and (with one change) much of mainland Europe. Booked early, it beats budget flights — door to door.
6 Apr 20262 min read