Travel Information for UK Travellers - The Complete Travel Information Directory

With high fuel costs and ever more congested road rail travel has become a viable option for those seeking reliable and comfortable travel. Despite the obvious speed difference between and aircraft and a train for journeys within one country from city to city the train is usually quicker once having taken into account travel to the airport, checkin times, baggage reclaim and local travel to and from the airport.

Today's trains are fast and comfortable and allow not only more space but features such as dining areas, internet access, aircraft style seats (but much larger) and for longer journeys, comfortable sleeping compartments almost on a par with a hotel room.

Whilst normal fares can be expensive there are generally may special fares that can be prebooked and below are some agencies and railway companies that enable you to buy your tickets in advance and at a great saving. Some of the overseas services require advance bookings and this is now easy do do before you arrive in your destination country.

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Rail Europe are the UK’s leading supplier of rail travel into France and Europe, whether a short break in Paris or a fortnight in Venice. You can start your journey with Eurostar, the number one choice for direct travel into Paris, Brussels, Lille, Avignon, Disneyland Resort Paris and the French Alps, or travel on local trains when already at your destination.
They provide connections with the SNCF range of products, including high speed rail, so you can travel with TGV in France, Elipsos to Spain, Thalys to Benelux, Artesia to Italy & Lyria to take you to Switzerland.
They are also the official UK website selling the InterRail Pass, which gives extensive travel across up to 30 countries.
For skiers and snowboarders, they provide a chartered Snow Train service right into the heart of the French Alps and an onboard disco and bar helps to get the party started!

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Trainline is essentially a rail agent or broker that can offer you the best rail travel deals by having access to all rail operatiors fares. Two million rail tickets are booked online every month and Trainline is among the top 5 most visited website in the transport and travel category.
They offer an easy and cheaper way to buy train tickets and you will get a direct access to an extensive choice of train journeys without the usual queues and hassles associated with buying a train ticket!
With a wide range of delivery options, they can book up to 2 hours before travel.
Trainline customers in the UK could save on average 63% compared to buying a train ticket on the day at the station.
A must visit website for the UK rail traveller.

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National Express not only offer high quality coach services but also offer a range of dedicated rail services across the country. They also offer a rail transfer to Gatwick from Victoria station and to Stanstead from Liverpool Street.