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Let yourself go for less this summer

Explore London, Kent and East Sussex for less this summer

Go adventuring, go day tripping and really go to town with Southeastern.

Travel by train with family and friends and go exploring with our great value Advance train tickets.

Book early for cheaper fares, plus there are no booking fees when you book direct with Southeastern. You can book with confidence too, because if things change for any reason, we’ve got you covered. You can make changes fee-free, up to 6pm the day before you travel.*

Our Advance tickets are a great way to get out and about for less, helping you explore the city sights of London to the rolling hills and award-winning Kent coastline this summer. Advance tickets are available as single tickets at specific times and on selected routes across our network. Don't forget if you're making a return journey, you’ll need to buy a ticket for each direction.

We know that plans can change for any reason and that’s why our Book with Confidence policy takes that stress away. You can make changes to your Advance ticket fee-free, up to 6pm the day before you travel. You'll need to stick to the same departure and arrival stations, but you do have the flexibility to change the date and time. This is available for travel up to 30 September 2022. Your new booking can be for travel beyond this date.

You can also apply for an e-voucher to the value of your original Advance ticket up to 6pm the day before you travel – handy if you don’t know the date and time you’d like to change your ticket to.

Find out more about Book with Confidence.

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Did you know that Kent's Heritage Coast has been named the 4th best region in the world to visit by travel experts Lonely Planet?

In celebration, Visit Kent has created a glossy guide packed with ideas and tips to help you decide on the best places to visit across the county, all easy to get to on one of our trains.

Download your copy here

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Canterbury

Canterbury is a beautiful city packed full of history. Wander its narrow, cobbled streets, explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site cathedral or take a boat trip on the River Stour.

Canterbury West is on the high speed line from St Pancras International. Services also run from Canterbury East, just 5 minutes' walk from the city centre.
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London

Head into the heart of the city by train and visit world-class attractions and beautiful parks. Enjoy entertainment, shopping, culture, history, museums and plenty of places to eat and drink.

Southeastern trains run services to London stations including Victoria, Charing Cross, Cannon St, London Bridge and Waterloo East. High speed services operate to St Pancras International.
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Folkestone

Folkestone’s historic old town and harbour areas are brimming with places to stop for food and drink and there are lots of events over the summer. Folkestone is also home to the UK’s largest outdoor contemporary art exhibition.

Folkestone Central and Folkestone West stations are on the high speed line from St Pancras International, taking just under 1 hour.
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Hastings

Explore the history of this old fishing town and the ruins of the ancient Norman castle. Wander the cobbled streets and get a culture fix at Hastings Contemporary art gallery.

Hastings is under 2 hours from London Charing Cross station.
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Ramsgate

Soak up the sights and sounds of the UK's only Royal Harbour, refuel at one of the many cafes and bars along the historic waterfront and don't miss a trip out on the water to visit the local seals in their natural habitat!

High speed trains from St Pancras International just over 1 hour. There are also frequent trains from London Victoria and Charing Cross.
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Broadstairs

This charming seaside destination is a great spot for a day out. Surf, swim and relax on the sandy beach with an ice-cream in hand. Not forgetting to finish the day with fish and chips!

High speed trains from St Pancras International take 1 hour 21 minutes.

Your summer adventures start here, book tickets today.

Kids for a Quid

Kids for a Quid

An adult can travel with up to 4 kids (aged 5-15) for just £1 each on off-peak Southeastern services. Under 5’s go free!

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GroupSave

GroupSave

If you’re planning to travel as a group of three to nine adults, save up to 34% on the price of individual adult tickets. Plus, any kids travelling in addition to your group of adults will be eligible for Kids for a Quid tickets.

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Railcards

You can get at least a third off standard train fares with a railcard. Find the one that suits you best.

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Win this summer

We are giving you the chance to WIN* an incredible prize including a night stay in a luxury suite for two including a Champagne breakfast at Tower Suites, £200 Theatre Tokens and return train tickets for two on the Southeastern network.

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Events & things to do

From art and music festivals to delicious food and drink events, there's plenty of things to see and do

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Accessible travel

Information on the accessibility of our trains and stations is available on our Accessible Travel page. You can also find guidance on how to book our Passenger Assist service if you need help while travelling.

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Terms and conditions

*Choice of stations must remain the same. If there is a difference between the price of your original Advance ticket and the cost of your new Advance ticket, you will need to pay the difference.

If you change to a train on which a cheaper fare is available, the difference will not be refunded. Changes must be made before 30 September 2022 and can be used for future journeys within 12 months. If you change your booking after 6pm the day before you travel, there will be a £10 admin fee.