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A Stagecoach North East Alexander Dennis Enviro400 MMC double-decker bus on Grainger Street, Newcastle upon TyneLive tracking

Find your bus anywhere in the UK: introducing bus.me.uk

A live bus tracking map for the whole country — locate buses near you, search by stop number, postcode or route, and follow regional networks and operators. England is fully live now.

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The departures and arrivals board at London Euston stationLive tracking

Track any UK train live: a tour of what this map can do

Live positions for every train on the UK network, station departure boards, stop-by-stop timetables with real delays, and deep links you can share. Here is how to use it.

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A Northern Class 195 train at Bamford station in the Hope Valley, DerbyshireTickets

16-17 Saver: half-price train travel for 16 and 17 year olds

The 16-17 Saver gives 50% off most fares — including season tickets — for £35 a year. Costs, break-even, and how it compares to the 16-25 Railcard.

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Great Western Railway Class 800 train 800035 at platform 3 of Oxford stationRailcards

16-25 Railcard: is it worth it? Cost, savings and break-even

The 16-25 Railcard costs £35 a year for a third off most fares. Here is what it covers, the minimum-fare catch, and how much you need to spend to break even.

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An Elizabeth line Class 345 train passing through Hanwell station, west LondonRailcards

26-30 Railcard: the "millennial railcard" reviewed

The 26-30 Railcard costs £35 for a third off fares. Who it suits, the minimum-fare rule, break-even maths and its one big limitation.

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The step-free footbridge and lift tower at Chatham railway station, KentRailcards

Disabled Persons Railcard: £20 for a third off — for you and a companion

The cheapest railcard at £20 a year, with a third off for the cardholder and one adult companion, valid at any time. Eligibility and break-even explained.

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A Great Western Railway High Speed Train running along the sea wall at Dawlish, DevonRailcards

Family & Friends Railcard: 60% off kids fares — the maths

The Family & Friends Railcard gives a third off adults and 60% off children for £35. How quickly it pays for itself and the rules that catch people out.

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A Southern Class 377 train crossing Riddlesdown Viaduct in SurreyRailcards

Network Railcard: is it worth it in London and the South East?

The Network Railcard gives a third off off-peak travel across London and the South East for £35 — plus up to three friends. The £13 minimum fare and break-even explained.

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A train crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle line in the Yorkshire DalesRailcards

Senior Railcard: a third off from 60, and when it pays for itself

The Senior Railcard costs £35 a year (£80 for three) for a third off most fares from age 60, with no weekday morning minimum fare. Full breakdown and break-even.

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The ticket barriers at Leeds railway stationTickets

Split ticketing explained: pay less for the same train

The complete guide to split train tickets — how they work, why they're legal, worked examples, the routes where they save most, and how to stack them with a Railcard.

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An LNER Azuma train crossing the Royal Border Bridge over the River Tweed at Berwick-upon-TweedRailcards

Two Together Railcard: a third off for two people, on one card

One £35 card, two named people, a third off both fares. How the Two Together Railcard works, its 09:30 weekday rule, and when it beats a card each.

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An Avanti West Coast Pendolino carrying a Royal British Legion poppy motif passing through Rugeley Trent ValleyRailcards

Veterans Railcard: a third off for UK armed forces veterans

The Veterans Railcard costs £35 (£80 for three years) and gives a third off for the veteran, a companion and up to four children. Eligibility and break-even.

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