There’s a great deal of ways to get a great deal on rail fares!

Take advantage of one of the many discount options available to rail users and you might just be surprised at how much you could save. It is possible to get reduced rates on all kinds of journeys, so whether you’re travelling a short or long distance, for a leisure outing or commuting, you could soon be saving money every time you travel.

Regular train users may benefit from a Railcard or Season Ticket , while those travelling in groups could enjoy big reductions with GroupSave or Group Travel discounts. There are so many ways to help you spend less when travelling by train – which makes getting from A to B even more affordable.

Check out the range of discounts detailed below and start saving as you travel!

Railcards

People who frequently use the train to make leisure journeys could enjoy big reductions with a Railcard. There are a number of different types available, all offering a fantastic 1/3 saving on your rail fares. Making travelling for leisure even more of a pleasure! Click here to find out more about Railcards.

In some regions there are local Railcards that offer discounts on local journeys. Check the National Rail website to find out what regional Railcards are available.

Season Tickets

If you regularly travel between the same two stations, you may be better off with a Season Ticket. They can reduce your travel costs substantially and in some cases can still save you money even if you only travel a few days a week. Click here to find out more about Season Tickets.

Gold Card

Exclusively for annual Season Ticket holders travelling in the Network Railcard area, a Gold Card offers incredible extra savings for you and those travelling with you. Click here to find out more about Gold Cards.

GroupSave

Planning on a fun daytrip with friends? Or perhaps a family outing by train? With GroupSave, three or four adults can travel for the price of just two – leaving everyone more money to spend on the day out! Click here to find out more about GroupSave.

Group Travel Discounts

If you are travelling in a group of ten or more at off-peak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train company you are travelling with. Contact the train company directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance. Click here for a list of train company contact details.

Buying Tickets Online

Beat the queues and save money while you’re at it. Buying your rail tickets online is an easy way to purchase tickets and better yet, some train company websites offer further discounts when you buy online.

A number of train companies are also trialling new ways to supply your ticket when you buy online, such as print at home tickets or tickets on your mobile phone. To encourage customers to trial these tickets, some train companies are offering big discounts on the normal fare.

To see what online and other discount offers are available, check out our Rail Fare Offers database.

Child Discounts

Children aged five to fifteen get a 50% discount. In addition, up to two children under five can travel free with each fare paying passenger.