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Travel ideas, money-saving guides and product updates from the Raileasy+ team.
Eight UK cities worth a weekend by train
Places where the station puts you in the middle of everything, so you never need a car. Journey times, walkable stays and what to do when you get there.
6 March 2026 · 6 min read
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Split ticketing, explained in two minutes
Why one journey split into three tickets is often cheaper — and why it is the same seat on the same train.
4 March 2026 · 3 min read
Which railcard pays for itself fastest?
A quick comparison of the main railcards against how often people actually travel.
27 February 2026 · 4 min read
What is covered when you book a package
Cancellations, delays and changes — what happens to the hotel when the train does not run.
20 February 2026 · 5 min read
A car-free weekend in Bath
Ninety minutes from Paddington, and the whole city within a fifteen-minute walk of the station.
13 February 2026 · 5 min read
When do advance fares go on sale?
The 12-week rule, why it slips, and how to be first in the queue for the cheapest seats.
6 February 2026 · 4 min read
Pick where you sit, on every train
Seat selection now comes with every package — window, table, quiet coach or space for the bikes.
30 January 2026 · 3 min read