Advance tickets
Got a question about Advance tickets on our trains?
- Weekday bookings for Advance tickets are available until Monday 15 July 2024.
- Weekend bookings for Advance tickets are available until Sunday 14 July 2024.
- Services departing between 23:00 and 02:00 will only open 8 weeks in advance when timetables have been confirmed.
Strike dates
- Southeastern are open on all days until Monday 15 July except for Tuesday 7 May due to strike action. Reservations are suspended for journeys between 22:00 on Monday 6 July until 10:00 on Wednesday 8 July
Details last updated 22 April 2024
Advance tickets are only valid for travel on the specific date and time of the train selected when booked. The ticket will not be valid on other trains and you may be required to buy a new ticket if you travel on a different train than the one booked.
Advance tickets are available on selected routes, including some highspeed services. Unfortunately, Advance Tickets are not available for journeys entirely within the London Travelcard area (zones 1-6) or from selected stations close to London.
Advance tickets are non-refundable.
However, fee-free refunds may be available if the service an Advance ticket was booked on has been cancelled due to industrial action, or if you abandon your journey due to service disruption. You can apply for this refund for Advance tickets bought through Southeastern at Customer Services. For Advance tickets not bought through Southeastern, please contact your original retalier.
Child discounts are available for all Advance fares. You can also combine adult Advance tickets with Kids for a Quid.
Whilst GroupSave discounts aren't available, you can still get 1/3 off Advance tickets with a Railcard, subject to its terms and conditions.