
The Price Playbook
(aka the super-mega-secret-sneaky hot deal advice page by Seatfrog 🐸)
We’ll let you in on a secret. You could save even more on your First Class upgrade.
Yes, really. Yep, even more than usual. We’ve gathered the inside info on how best to grab a serious bargain on your next upgrade. It’s a bit naughty – but so are we. 😈
When’s the best time to book? 🤔
Choose your train services carefully to find the best price. Our intel shows on average the cheapest upgrades are on trains departing most times on Saturdays and Sundays, and on weekday evenings.
Swipe to see the best times for each day of the week ➡️


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What are the cheapest routes?
🔥 £11 and under 🔥

Leeds > Manchester Piccadilly
Upgrade from £10 on average*

Cardiff Central > Birmingham New Street
Upgrade from £10 on average*

Bristol Temple Meads > Truro
Upgrade from £9 on average*

Manchester Piccadilly > Sheffield
Upgrade from £9 on average*

Norwich > London Liverpool Street
Upgrade from £11 on average*

Liverpool > Glasgow Central
Upgrade from £11 on average*
So now you know our secrets 🤫
With great power comes great responsibility. So go out there and find yourself some incredible upgrade deals. We believe in you.
*Prices shown exclude the £3 platform fee
