UK TRAIN TRAVEL FOR 1ST TIMERS | How to Take Trains in England, Scotland & Wales (Step by Step!)

New to taking trains in the UK? Not sure how to get the best deal on UK train tickets or how to navigate the stress of UK train stations? This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know so that you can conquer the UK train system with confidence! 00:00 INTRODUCTION 00:47 A BRIEF INTRO TO THE UK RAIL SYSTEM 1:42 TYPES OF TRAINS IN THE UK 2:50 STEP BY STEP HOW TO TAKE TRAINS IN THE UK (INTRO) 2:54 1) DECIDE IF TRAINS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE 4:22 2) BUY TRAIN TICKETS 6:16 RAILCARD VS NO RAILCARD 7:05 TICKETS VS RAILPASSES 8:18 ADVANCE VS. ANYTIME VS. OFF-PEAK 10:17 SPLIT TICKETS 10:54 1ST VS STANDARD CLASS 11:41 RESERVED VS. UNRESERVED SEATS 12:34 3) BUY SNACKS BEFORE YOUR TRIP 13:26 4) ARRIVE AT THE STATION 14:38 5) GET TO THE PLATFORM 15:50 6) FIND THE RIGHT CARRIAGE 16:35 7) FIND YOUR SEAT 17:27 8) GET COMFY & ENJOY THE JOURNEY 18:12 9) DISEMBARK HELPFUL LINKS WATCH NEXT - MORE UK TRAVEL VIDEOS: CHRISTINA&TRAVEL GEAR OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES MORE EUROPE VIDEOS: I hope you enjoy this guide on how to take trains in the UK! I cover lots of topics from how to get the best deals on UK train tickets, how seat reservations work on UK trains, how to find the right platform and train carriage, amenities and perks of UK trains, 1st vs standard class on UK trains, the difference between different types of UK trains, and more.