THE Government is launching a week long sale on train tickets that could save you up to 70 per cent on transport.
Running from 6-12 January millions of train tickets will be discounted to help make half term activities, weekend getaways and commuting more affordable.
The reduced fares can be used to travel on thousands of popular routes between 13 January and 25 March 2026.
The routes span the length and breadth of Britain as nearly all train operators are taking part.
Make the most of the £10 fares from south coast destinations such as Portsmouth to London Waterloo by booking a big day out or catch up with a city friend.
If you’re planning a holiday abroad you could maximise your savings by booking it between January and March as journeys from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport will cost just £1.20, down from £2.90.
This is the fourth year of the Rail Sale and last year over 1 million tickets were sold, bringing in over £9 million in ticket sale revenue for the industry.
Passengers last time saved an average of £8 per journey.
The sale marks another of the Government’s attempts to ease the cost of living by freezing rail fares for the first time in 30 years.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: “The Rail Sale is back – and it means further discounts for passengers as we freeze rail fares for the first time in three decades to help ease the cost of living.
“We all want to see cheaper rail travel, so whether you’re planning a half term getaway, or visiting friends or family, this sale offers huge reductions.
“It’s all part of our plans to build a railway owned by the public, that works for the public.”
