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Why choose Great Northern?

Explore 100s of amazing destinations and hidden gems with fast and frequent trains.

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Better for your wallet

Save big with Advance fares, unlock 2for1 entry to top UK attractions, and never pay a booking fee.

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Better for the planet

Each journey emits up to five times less CO2 than going by car. That means better air quality for your local area and a healthier planet for us all.

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Better use of time

When you travel by train, the journey becomes part of the trip. Forget being stuck behind a wheel in traffic; sit-back, relax and let us drive with access to Wi-Fi, tables and power.

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Stay informed about planned engineering works that may affect your journey. Check for service alterations, replacement buses, and alternative routes.

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Affordable travel to top destinations

Cambridge

Super Off-Peak Day Return

London to Cambridge

Standard fare: £24.10
With Railcard
£16.05 Save 1/3
London

Anytime Day Single

Cambridge to London

Standard fare: £31.90
With Railcard
£21.20 Save 1/3
Kings Lynn

Advance Single

London to Kings Lynn

Standard fare: £16.50
With Railcard
£10.95 Save 1/3
Stevenage

Off Peak Day Return

St Neots to Stevenage

Standard fare: £13.20
With Railcard
£8.75 Save 1/3

Explore exciting attractions and things to do

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Go Ape

London

Experience the thrills and chills of the countryside in urban London
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Punting in Cambridge

Cambridge

Simply sit back, relax and maybe even have a snooze while the punt glides seamlessly along the water
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Retail therapy

Peterborough

Your guide to the best shops in Peterborough
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Cambridge day out

Cambridge

Free and cheap attractions
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Things to do in Peterborough

Peterborough

An exceptional array of indoor and outdoor attractions means there’s something for everyone in this lively cathedral city
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Cambridge attractions to visit

Cambridge

If you’re thinking of heading on a trip to Cambridge, there’s an eclectic, exciting mix of venues to add to your itinerary

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Get the most up to date travel information to help you on your journey with real-time, personalised travel alerts. Plus, get the best value as we automatically show you the best fare and don't charge booking fees. Don't take our word for it - here's what our customers say.
App store App Store
4.5

Easy to use

Easy to use - I particularly like the regular routes option.
Android 25 Mar 2025

Very useful and reliable

This is a great app providing accurate information in real time. Very useful and reliable (unlike the trains themselves!) They should put the app developers in charge of running the actual train service!
Android 10 Sep 2024

Excellent app

Excellent app, cannot fault it so far
Android 17 Jul 2024

Very clear

it was a very clear voice then before.
Android 4 Feb 2025
App store App Store
4.5