Got your Games ticket? Buy your rail ticket now!
If you're a 2012 Games event ticket holder, you can buy train tickets in advance of everyone else to take you to your Games venue. We have assembled some great value fares along our route to London and worked with other train companies to all the co-Host Cities (Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Coventry, Cardiff, Weymouth and Portland), ensuring you can get to your 2012 Games ticketed events, including the opening and closing ceremonies.
If you've got confirmation of your 2012 Games tickets, book your rail travel now. Tickets are not available to buy at stations.
You can buy 2012 Games Train Tickets for travel between 18 July 2012 and 14 September 2012 inclusive, so you can travel and stay in London or one of the co-Host cities before or after your Games event.
Special terms and conditions offer flexibility designed to suit your travel to and from the Games. Railcard holders and children can get discounts too.
Look out for great value First Class fares on our services, for adding that extra luxurious touch to what will already be an unforgettable event!
If you're going to an event in London you will get a one-day Games TravelCard with your Games ticket. The Games Travelcard can be used for travel in London Zones 1-9 and to/from Watford Junction on the day of the event.
So, don't get left in the blocks or leave anything to chance. Buy your train tickets today and relax knowing that when your Games event tickets arrive your travel is sorted as well.
Planning your journey
You will need to allow plenty of time for your journey. The transport systems will be extremely busy during the Games so allow time to travel to, from and between venues.
You should also plan to arrive early at the venue as there will be airport style security in operation. For some venues with a larger number of spectators you may wish to allow additional time in your journey plan.
For help planning your journey visit London2012.com/travel
More trains, more services
East Coast will operate two early morning and four late night services to and from London throughout the duration of the Games from 18 July to 14 September 2012, for Games ticket holders from around the region to spend the day in the capital and enjoy the experiences the Games has to offer.
The early morning servcies will originate from Leeds and Newcastle to London King's Cross, with those both calling at the following Yorkshire based stations en route: York, Doncaster and Wakefield Westgate. The four additional late night services will follow a similar calling pattern and operate from London King's Cross to Leeds and Newcastle.
Benefits of 2012 Games Train Tickets
Other benefits of the special London 2012 Games train fares for event ticket holders include:
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Advance Ticket: reserve your seats with great value Advance tickets on specific services to and from London and all other 2012 co-Host Cities – Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Coventry, Cardiff, Weymouth and Portland. If you are unable to make your booked train for the return journey, you can travel up to 3 hours later (although of course in that case your seat reservations can’t be guaranteed), so don’t worry if your event runs late or you want to enjoy the party.
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Day Ticket: Day tickets offer the flexibility of using any train out and back with no time restrictions on services to and from London and all other 2012 co-Host Cities. As an added benefit, your return jouney is valid up to midday on the day after your booked date, in case you want to hang on and enjoy the atmosphere after your event has finished.
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If you need to change your journey date or time due to a change in date or time of your event, you will be able to re-book free of charge. If you wish to change your booking for any other reason, you can do so free-of-charge in the first instance plus any difference in fare.
For more information and to book your 2012 Games Train Tickets go to www.nationalrailgamestravel.co.uk
