Commuting
Getting to the train on time, and what the board can do to help.
How to stop missing your train in the morning
How to stop missing your train: time your walk once, check the live departure before your coat goes on, and pick one leave time you stick to every morning.
Read moreHow early should you get to the train station?
How early should you get to the train station? About 5 minutes for a local train with a ticket, 10 at a big station, and 15 to 20 for a reserved long-distance seat.
Read moreHow to get live train times at home
Live train times at home: the National Rail Enquiries app, train company apps, a browser board on a spare screen or an LED departure board, compared.
Read moreTrain commuting tips for UK commuters
Practical train commuting tips for the UK: picking the right ticket, claiming Delay Repay, planning around engineering works and checking before you leave.
Read moreHybrid working train commute: planning your office days
A hybrid working train commute needs a different plan: compare season, flexi and day tickets for your days, pick office days around works and check before you go.
Read moreWinter train travel tips for Britain's railways
Winter train travel tips for Britain: why leaves, frost, snow and storms slow trains down, how to check before you leave, and how to stay warm while you wait.
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