If you want to avoid forking out on expensive rail tickets then the best way to get the most for your money is to book way in advance. For businesses this isn't always possible, but the more you can plan something and the earlier you can do it, then the cheaper your rail tickets will be.

Splitting your journey up into seperate my sound like a major pain, but it could save you loads in the long run. According to the website splityourticket commuters are perfectly entitled to buy seperate tickets, as long as the train stops at those destinations. According to the site you could save up to 60% on certain routes.

If you're a student, young person, senior, frequent rail traveller or even a family, then you may want to consider picking up a rail card. Rail cards can give you up to 2/3's off rail travel in certain areas and are invaluable for anyone who's a frequent traveller on Britain's rail network.

The days of heading down to the station and queuing at the rail office is long gone, nowadays there is national rail enquiries and numerous online retailers all competing to get a slice of the action. If you are about to book some tickets then make sure you shop around for the best deal possible.

Most modern retail outlets now use a mix of vouchers, discount codes and special instore card that allow you to collect points and make savings. Card systems such as Advantage from Boots or the traditional Air Miles from BA can save you lots of the money in the long run is you spend wisely and with an eye to the future.