GB Rail Rover Guide

fares & restrictions

Fares correct as at 5th July 2024

adult: £12.00
child (5-15): £6.00
16-17 saver: £6.00
railcards ⯆
 16 26 SE DI 2T H V: £7.90
 H V child fare: £2.40
Railcards ⯈ Railcards:
16 = 16-25
26 = 26-30
SE = Senior
DI = Disabled
2T = Two Together
H = HM Forces
V = Veterans

Previous fares ⯈ Previous fares (adult):
2023 - £14.00
2022 - £13.50
2021 - £13.50
2020 - £13.50
2019 - £13.00
2018 - £13.00
2014 - £10.20
2011 - £8.80

time restrictions
Mon to Fri: valid from 09:30

No restrictions at weekends or bank holidays

train operating companies
Transport for Wales

purchasing
Online from TfW website ✔
Train conductor: ✔ *
Station ticket office: ✔
Ticket Vending Machine (TVM): i Northern Ticket Vending Machines now sell most ranger and rover tickets but at the moment only for same-day travel (rather prohibitive for distant areas)

Some Avanti West Coast station TVMs for example Crewe, now sell local rangers and rovers.

A number of PTE areas sell local rangers from TVMs in their area e.g. South Yorkshire, Strathclyde and West Midlands

* valid ticket to travel is required unless boarded at a station without ticket-issuing facilities