Rail Rover Tickets
Explore the North of England with a Rail Rover. Choose one of our four great value Rover tickets or an All Line Rover for the freedom of the entire National Rail network...Rail Rover Tickets
The north of England by train with a Rail Rover
If you want to explore the cities, coast and countryside for more than one day then choose from our four Rover tickets which cover northern England.Hop on and off all day within your chosen area - the choice is yours.
A great car-free number of days for all the family and great value too!
Where to purchase
Rail Rover tickets can be bought from any staffed station in Great Britain. Please note they cannot be purchased on trains.Time restrictions
Rail Rover tickets are available for travel on trains timed to depart after 0845 Mondays to Fridays and at any time weekends and Bank Holidays. The following exceptions apply:- North Country and North West Rovers are valid on the Cumbrian Coast line (Barrow-in-Furness - Carlisle via Whitehaven) at any time.
- North West Rovers are valid from Lockerbie to Carlisle at any time.
Using a Rail Rover ticket
You can use your Rail Rover tickets on all train companies' services shown on the maps leaflet below except for Grand Central and Hull Trains.7-Day Rover tickets are valid for 7 consecutive days' travel. 4 days in 8 consecutive days Rovers are valid for travel on 4 separate days. They can be any 4 days within the 8-day period but you must write the date of travel in the boxes issued with your Rover ticket before travel on each of the days.
Railcard and Child discounts
Railcard discounts are available on our Rover tickets, where conditions of the railcard are met. Children 5 - 15 years old inclusive travel at half the Adult fare.Prices
The prices shown are valid until 1 January 2012.Explore for just one day
If you'd like to travel for just one day, then try our Day Ranger or Round Robin tickets. Each one covers a specific route or defined area and allows you to hop on and off trains all day.Coast and Peaks Rover
Explore the North Wales coastline or discover the Peak District. Visit Chester, Liverpool, Manchester or Sheffield and see what these great cities have to offer in culture and shopping.
View Coast and Peaks Rover route map
*16-25, Senior and Disabled Railcard holders.
View Coast and Peaks Rover route map
| Coast and Peaks | Adult | Child | Railcard* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in 8 Day | £65.00 | £32.50 | £42.90 |
North Country Rover
Explore the north of England from coast to coast; visit the glorious Lake District, the scenic Yorkshire Dales and exciting cities such as Carlisle, Leeds, Newcastle and Preston.
View North Country Rover route map
*16-25, Senior and Disabled Railcard holders.
Photo credit - Scarborough © Welcome to Yorkshire
View North Country Rover route map
| North Country | Adult | Child | Railcard* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in 8 Day | £82.00 | £41.00 | £54.15 |
North East Rover
Explore the North East and experience breathtaking scenery, fabulous shopping and culture, or the very best of coast and countryside.
View North East Rover route map
*16-25, Senior and Disabled Railcard holders.
Photo credit - Newcastle & Gateshead © One North East
View North East Rover route map
| North East | Adult | Child | Railcard* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in 8 Day | £85.00 | £42.50 | £56.10 |
| 7 Day Rover | £99.00 | £49.50 | £65.35 |
North West Rover
Explore great cities like Manchester and Liverpool or enjoy great British seaside resorts like Blackpool, Morecambe and Southport. Discover the stunning scenery of The Lake District or the industrial heritage of the north.
View North West Rover route map
*16-25, Senior and Disabled Railcard holders.
Photo credit - Whitehaven Fish statue © Brian Sherwen
View North West Rover route map
| North West | Adult | Child | Railcard* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in 8 Day | £65.00 | £32.50 | £42.90 |
| 7 Day Rover | £80.00 | £40.00 | £52.80 |
Information
National Rail All-Line Rail Rover
The All-Line Rail Rover is a great value ticket that allows unlimited travel on most National Rail services for 7 or 14 consecutive days. With very few restrictions on the time of travel, the All-Line Rail Rover is perfect if you want to explore the whole of Great Britain by train.| All-Line Rail Rover | Adult | Child* |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Class 7 Day | £450 | £225 |
| Standard Class 14 Day | £680 | £340 |
| First Class 7 Day | £680 | £340 |
| First Class 14 Day | £1040 | £520 |
To find out more about the All-Line Rail Rover, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/rovers or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.