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About Great Northern

Great Northern, owned by Thameslink, is a UK rail company primarily serving commuter towns north of London, including Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin.

The company takes pride in its contemporary train fleet, which offers travelers a comfortable journey and complimentary WiFi. However, due to the high demand for its services, it might be a bit tricky to secure a standard-class seat. Luckily, first-class compartments are the perfect solution for those looking for a quieter, more peaceful journey. Try to purchase tickets in advance to secure the best fares and ensure a seat in your chosen section.

Use Wanderu, an official partner of the Great Northern since 2020, for the best deals for users regardless of the day of the week. Be sure to book in advance to get the best price and ensure a seat in your preferred section.

Contact Great Northern

Phone number: GB: 0345 026 4700

Online support: Great Northern website

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Great Northern Train Guide & FAQs

Yes, Great Northern offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with Great Northern will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Great Northern WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favorite show.

Great Northern does not offer power outlets on their trains at this time. We suggest you charge up your laptop ahead of time and bring a power bank for your phone to extend its battery life for the duration of the trip. And remember - a good book doesn’t require any power.

On a typical day, Great Northern has 17 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

Yes, Great Northern offers the option to purchase will call tickets. Will call tickets are an option that allows you to book the tickets ahead of time online, then pick up the tickets from an agent or kiosk once you arrive at the station. Note that you will need to bring the confirmation information you received when you made your ticket purchase. If you choose to use the will call ticket option with Great Northern, please make sure to bring the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets with you when you pick them up.

No, Great Northern does not require an ID to board its trains at this time. Of course, it is always a good idea to carry a government-issued ID whenever you hit the road.

No, there are no bathrooms available on Great Northern trains. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.

Great Northern does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most trains do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, Great Northern requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the train. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most trains.

Great Northern focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

How do I get the best deal on Great Northern tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Great Northern tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Great Northern prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

Wanderu is the simplest way to book coach and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best deals out there.