HEADING off to different destinations in the UK can get expensive, but from tomorrow you could save money across thousands of popular rail routes.
Running from January 6 to 12, the Great British Rail Sale will return with discounts on over three million tickets.
Travellers can book travel during the sale for trips between January 13 and March 25 to get the discount.
Nearly all train operators are taking part, meaning that if there is a UK town or city you have wanted to visit for a while, there couldn’t be a better time to go.
Here are some of the best offers in the sale, great for staycations and day trips.
London St Pancras to Whitstable
Tickets between London St Pancras and Whitstable in Kent are being cut down from £15.10 to £7.50.
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The historic seaside town of Whitstable is famous for its oysters, but also has a beautiful pebble beach with multicoloured beach huts and a plethora of independent shops to explore.
For family-friendly beaches, head to either West Beach or Tankerton Beach.
Deputy travel editor Kara Godfrey, who has visited Whitstable, said: “Whitstable has a pebble beach – there is the famous pink Wheelers Oyster Bar, which sells, you guessed it, fresh oysters, plus The Lobster Shack on the seafront.
“Along with wine bars, the town is the starting point for a 25-mile walk from Whitstable to Ramsgate, part of the King Charles III England Coast Path.”
It takes around one hour and 20 minutes to reach Whitstable from London.
London Waterloo to Exeter
Tickets between Exeter in Devon and London Waterloo have a dramatic price slash from £41.70 to just £10.
Exeter is a major city in Devon and is full of history including a grand cathedral.
From Exeter you can also hop on a number of other trains to see the seaside, such as Teignmouth, Dawlish, Torquay or Paignton.
If travelling from Exeter to London Waterloo, while it might take longer than the Exeter to London Paddington route, it comes in considerably cheaper, meaning you could get to the capital for a bargain.
It takes around three-and-a-half hours to travel between Exeter and London Waterloo.
London Marylebone to Birmingham
From London Marylebone, you could head on a cheap day trip to Birmingham for 50 per cent less than the usual price.
Tickets to Birmingham Moor Street from London Marylebone will be slashed from £14 to £7.
The station sits right in the city centre, making it ideal to explore the city itself.
Visitors can explore the city’s vast network of canals, leading to it being dubbed the ‘Venice of the North’.
In fact, Birmingham has more miles of canals than Venice itself.
The canals are popular for narrowboat trips as well as walking, cycling and watersports.
The journey from London to Birmingham takes less than two hours.
Birmingham to Liverpool
If you are based in Birmingham and fancy heading away on the train for cheap, then you could head to Liverpool for just £5.70 with West Midlands Railways.
Liverpool is a great spot to head to if you are a Beatles fan as there is The Beatles Story Museum, which takes visitors on an immersive journey of The Beatles.
Beatles fans should also head to The Cavern Club where the band once played.
In the historic dockyard, Royal Albert Dock, there are also a number of museums and shops worth exploring.
The journey between the two cities takes around an hour and a half.
London Kings Cross to Cambridge
With Great Northern, you could head from London King’s Cross to the historic university city of Cambridge for just £7.60.
Sat on the River Cam, Cambridge is home to the world-renowned University of Cambridge which dates back to 1209.
Visitors can explore the university’s numerous colleges including Trinity College which was founded by Henry VIII.
One of the top experiences in the city is punting on the River Cam, which is a unique way of seeing the gardens behind the university’s famous colleges.
Another key spot worth visiting is Cambridge Market Square, which is open every day and sells local produce, street food and crafted items.
Newcastle to/from Edinburgh
With TransPennine Express, those in Newcastle can hop across the England-Scotland border into the Scottish Capital for just £4.20.
Edinburgh is home to a wealth of history, including the famous Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
If you fancy doing something a little more active, you can hike up Arthur‘s Seat too and discover breathtaking panoramic views of the city and sea below.
Alternatively, those in Edinburgh can hop on a train to Newcastle and explore Victoria Tunnels that were used as shelters during the Second World War.
Also in Newcastle, visitors can head to the Quayside where they will be able to go on a walk next to the River Tyne and discover the area’s seven bridges.
Manchester to Glasgow
Also with the TransPennine Express, travellers can head from Manchester to Glasgow for as little as £8.30.
Known for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, Glasgow is home to the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland.
Though if you aren’t a big fan of performances, there are a number of museums too.
For example, you could head to The Gallery of Modern Art, home to art by local and international artists.
Or if you are travelling with kids, perhaps head to the Glasgow Science Centre, which has exhibits for all ages including a planetarium.
Leicester to Lincoln
Taking under two hours, you could head from Leicester to Lincoln from £9.10 with East Midlands Railway.
Known for its medieval cathedral, the historic city is home to a number of fascinating places to explore, including a library designed by the famous architect Christopher Wren, Lincoln Castle with its Victorian prison, and even the Museum of Lincolnshire Life, which has a number of exhibits in old Victorian barracks.
If you love art, head to the Usher Gallery where you will find works by Turner and Lowry.
For a bite to eat, make sure to visit The Cornhill Quarter, which is one of the city’s newly regenerated areas, with a number of shops, bars and restaurants.
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