We offer a range of train tickets to London to suit every pocket.
We have almost 20,000 cheap train tickets available every week to London from £38 return. If you can be flexible with your journey times and dates, use our Best Fare Finder to find the cheapest Advance fares available for your journey.
Top tips
Buy your tickets online
Our first tip is to book your tickets through this website for the best price. Our lowest Advance fares have a £1 discount when you buy online, meaning a saving of £2 if you book a second single Advance fare for your return journey.
Book your tickets early
Advance tickets are available up to three months before you travel. They are great value for money if you can be flexible about your travel times and dates. Follow us at twitter.com/EMT_Offers for up-to-date ticket release information.
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Ticket Types
There are four main ticket types available for your journey to London. They are :
- Advance
- Super Off-peak
- Off-peak
- Anytime tickets
See our Ticket Types page for details on these tickets.
Download a guide to our tickets for more information
London tickets
In addition to our normal full ticket range, we offer special train tickets on our services to London.
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Travel Anytime
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Travel on specific trains
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Standard class tickets to London
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Standard Plus Parking
A standard open return ticket to London - travel out and return on any train, includes 24 hours car parking (from outward travel date)
Carnet 10 - available on selected Anytime tickets
10 tickets for the price of 9
Carnet 5 - available on selected Anytime tickets
5 tickets with a 10% discount
(As you can use carnet tickets at any time, they aren't refundable)
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Advance
Buy tickets up to 1800 the day before travel.
Also valid for journeys connecting with East Midlands Trains services
Railcard discounts may also be used
Refunds are available if the tickets are supplied by 1800 the day before travel (refund fees will apply).
Season tickets
Available from 7 days to 1 year, they are available with or without London Underground Travelcards for services to London
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First class tickets to London
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Business Anytime
(Same price as a First Anytime return to London) First Class ticket to London, light snack on outward and return journey, on selected trains.
Business Anytime Plus
All inclusive First Class ticket including breakfast, 48 hours car parking (from travel date) London underground, light snack on outward and return journey, on selected trains
Carnet 5 Plus
(Business Anytime Plus Carnet) - 5 tickets with a 10% discount inclusive of breakfast and parking.
Carnet 10 - available on selected Anytime tickets
10 tickets for the price of 9
Carnet 5 - available on selected Anytime tickets
5 tickets with a 10% discount
(As you can use Carnet tickets any time, they aren't refundable)
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Advance
Buy tickets up to 1800 the day before travel.
Also valid for journeys connecting with East Midlands Trains services
Railcard discounts may also be used
Refunds are available if the tickets are supplied by 1800 the day before travel (refund fees will apply.)
First Advance plus Breakfast
Same great low cost price benefits as our Advance tickets, but with breakfast included too.
Season tickets
Available from 7 days to 1 year, they are available with or without London Underground Travelcards for services to London.
Weekend First
Upgrage at the weekend for just £10 per journey, for our special ticket offering extra room and comfort. Buy onboard.
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All-inclusive London Day Out ticket
Make the most of Saturday in the capital with our great value London Day Out ticket. This ticket includes a First Class day return, breakfast (on selected Saturday morning services), a one-day travelcard for the London Underground & 24 hour parking, from £70
London Underground Travelcards
First, Standard, Off-peak and Super Off-Peak Travelcards are available on our routes to London. You can add a Travelcard to your ticket online and at stations. Prices vary according to your departure station.