What are Duo train tickets?

Good question. Duo train tickets are a ticket type offered by several UK train companies. They allow 2 people travelling together at weekends a discounted price on day Return tickets on selected routes. The second person receives 50% off their ticket price, which equates to 25% off per person.

You can secure Duo train tickets on selected Northern and Greater Anglia routes at Trainline. Just start a search for 2 people in our Journey Planner at the top of the page, and if the offer is valid on that route you’ll see ‘Duo’ appear as a ticket option. Simple!

Duo train tickets you can buy with us

Northern Duo train tickets to Manchester and Leeds

Northern offer Duo train tickets on certain routes to and from Manchester and Leeds, so you can save 25% on travel to both of these amazing cities.

When and where can I use it?

When travelling Off-Peak on Northern services in the following areas:

To and from Manchester includes stations between New Mills Central, Alderley Edge, Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Burscough Bridge and Salford Crescent.

To and from Leeds includes stations between Skipton and Cononley to Bradford Forester Square and Leeds, Knaresborough, Starbeck, Harrogate, Hornbeam Park, Pannal and Weeton to all stations up to and including Leeds.

How to book this deal with us 

  1. Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
  2. You'll see 'Duo' show as a ticket option if it's valid on that route
  3. Select that ticket type and tap ‘Continue’ to complete your booking

 

Greater Anglia Duo train tickets to London

Greater Anglia offer Duo train tickets on a number of routes to and from London, a perfect way to save on a great day out in the capital. 

When and where can I use it?

For weekend and Bank Holiday travel on certain Greater Anglia routes, including services between London, Cambridge, Manningtree and Harwich.

How to book this deal with us 

  1. Start a search above for the route you want to take and the number of people travelling
  2. You'll see 'Greater Anglia Duo Return' show as a ticket option if it's valid on that route
  3. Select that ticket type and tap continue to complete your booking

Duo train tickets aren’t the only way you can save on travel together...

Enjoy 1/3 off train tickets when two people travel together

Also known as the ‘2 for 1’ Railcard, the Two Together Railcard costs just £30 for one year and gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak Single and Return tickets around the UK.

Two Together
Railcard

1 year
£30

Must travel together

For ages 16+

Great for:
Friends, couples, flatmates, or colleagues who regularly travel together

Digital only
Railcards live in your account in the Trainline app so you can use on any of your devices. No download codes needed!

Frequently asked questions

How do I buy a Duo train ticket?

You can buy Duo train tickets for certain Northern and Great Anglia routes with Trainline. Just start a search for two people in our Journey Planner and you’ll see Duo appear as a ticket type, with the 25% discount automatically applied!

Can you buy a Duo train ticket on the train?

Some train companies will allow you to buy Duo train tickets on the train, others you’ll have to buy in advance online or at the station.

How much does a Duo train ticket save you?

A Duo train ticket saves two people travelling together 25% on the normal day Return ticket price.

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