Advance tickets

Buying your Southern Advance train ticket online can save you up to 10%

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 offer - 10% off when you book online!

You can buy your Standard or First Class Southern Advance train ticket at your local Southern ticket office for the standard price, but if you buy your Southern Advance train ticket online you can save up to 10%. These tickets are available on selected routes across the Southern network.

More information about 10% off Southern Advance train tickets

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 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

• Discounts will be available from 7th November 2011 until 31st January 2012
• Valid for Standard Class or First Class travel as specified on your ticket
• Train reservations are compulsory and must be booked in advance
• Railcard discounts are valid with Senior, 16-25, Family, Disabled and HM Forces Railcards only**
• Upgrading to First Class is not available on Standard tickets
• Amendments to 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 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 Rainy Day Guarantee 
• Rainy Day Guarantee applies to Southern Advance tickets
• Advance tickets are valid on Southern trains only unless specified on the ticket
• Advance tickets are not available on public holidays

Conditions of use

Tickets purchased are only valid with a reservation coupon for the date and time marked on the coupon. This is issued at the same time as your ticket.

If you board a train service that is not marked on your reservation coupon or you do not have the reservation coupon, you will be treated as not having a valid ticket and you will have to purchase another ticket for your journey.

If you are travelling within the Penalty Fare Area, you may be liable to a penalty fare or prosecution.

Tickets are subject to availability

** Network railcard and Group discounts are not available