Advance tickets

Buying your Southern Advance train ticket online can save you money

Advance train tickets are designed for specific one-way journeys which can be booked up to 12 weeks in advance. There are a range of routes available across the Southern network as well as across many other rail networks, which make finding the cheapest train ticket for your journey that much easier.

Train tickets are quota controlled, and can sometimes sell out fast! The sooner you book, the more likely you are to get your ticket at the cheapest price. Tickets must be booked before 6pm the day before you wish to travel, but we would recommend you book early to avoid missing out.

Southern Advance train ticket prices

Advance train tickets are sold in three separate price bands. As the ticket quota runs out for each price band the next available price band fare becomes available until they are completely sold out. So, book early to ensure you get the cheapest Advance fare available for your journey!

* Currently available between Brighton and London Victoria only.

View our offers page for more details on some amazing Southern Advance train ticket offers.

To find out how far in advance you can book Southern Advance train tickets, please visit National Rail

Know what date you want to travel? Find out if Southern Advance tickets are available using our Advance tickets availability feature 

Terms And Conditions

• Southern Advance tickets are quota controlled, subject to availability and on selected routes only
• Train reservations are compulsory and tickets must be booked in advance
• Southern Advance tickets are only valid with the reservation coupon/coupons issued to you along with the travel ticket. Reservation coupons contain details of the date, time and reserved part of your journey. The travel ticket contains the Origin station, Destination and the details of the fare paid. To ensure your ticket is valid you must be able to display both parts at all times and travel on the date and time shown on your reservation coupon
• If you board a train service for the reservable part of your overall journey that is not marked on your reservation coupon, or you do not have the reservation coupon with you, you will be treated as not having a valid ticket. You will have to purchase another ticket for your journey and may be liable to a penalty fare
• Railcard discounts are valid with the 16-25, Disabled, Family & Friends, HM Forces, Senior and Two Together Railcard. Network Railcard and Group Discounts are not available as part of this offer
• Amendments to Advance tickets are permitted subject to a £2 administration fee when amending your ticket online, and must be made at least 5 postal days prior to travel
• Amendments to Advance tickets are permitted subject to a £10 administration fee per ticket at a ticket office, and must be made 24 hours prior to travel
• No break of journey is permitted in either direction
• Tickets are non-refundable except under the terms of the Money Back Guarantee
• Southern Advance tickets are valid on Southern trains only unless specified on the ticket
• Advance tickets are not available on public holidays