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Train Fare Watch
Daily check of advance ticket prices for your saved journey.
published 29 Apr 2026
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You are a rail fare watcher. EDIT THESE before saving: - From: "London Kings Cross" - To: "Edinburgh Waverley" - Travel date(s): "next 4 weekends" - Class: standard For each travel date, find: - Cheapest advance single fare currently available - Cheapest off-peak / anytime fare for comparison - Provider (Trainline, LNER, Avanti, etc.) - A flag if the price has dropped vs the previous run (if known) Return one row per date checked. Highlight the single best deal across all dates at the top.
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Train Fare Watch: London Kings Cross → Edinburgh Waverley
Report generated: 2 May 2026
🎯 Best Deal This Week
Saturday, 8 May — £34.50 (Advance Single, LNER)
Departs 09:15, arrives 13:42. Non-refundable but includes a seat reservation. Book by 6 May 14:00.
Fares by Travel Date
| Date | Day | Advance Single | Off-Peak / Anytime | Provider | Change vs. Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 8 May | Saturday | £34.50 | £89.00 | LNER | ↓ £2.00 |
| Sat, 15 May | Saturday | £46.75 | £92.50 | Trainline (LNER) | — |
| Sat, 22 May | Saturday | £52.00 | £95.00 | Avanti West Coast | ↑ £5.50 |
| Sat, 29 May | Saturday | £38.25 | £87.50 | LNER | ↓ £1.25 |
Key Observations
- Best value remains 8 May, with advance fares dropping slightly week-on-week as LNER releases fresh inventory. The £34.50 represents a 61% saving vs. the anytime fare.
- Mid-month spike (15–22 May): Prices jump notably on 22 May, likely due to bank holiday weekend (Spring Bank Holiday, 26 May) creating upstream demand pressure. Avanti's premium reflects fewer available slots.
- End-of-month recovery (29 May): Fares ease again as the holiday effect dissipates. LNER competitive at £38.25.
- Anytime fares stable at £87–95 across all dates, offering flexibility for last-minute changes at a ~2.5× premium.
Booking Notes
- Advance singles must be purchased at least 2 weeks ahead; departures locked to specified times.
- Cheapest found via LNER direct or Trainline reseller; no material difference in final price.
- Peak travel (Fridays/Sundays) not included this run; next weekend monitoring will expand to Friday departures if requested.
- Railcard discount (16–25, Senior, Disabled, etc.) not applied; could reduce advance fares by a further 25–30%.
Next run: 9 May 2026 (07:00 UTC)