A major sale for train travel is launching this month, with discounted savings of up to 50% on thousands of popular routes from almost every operator.
Helping to make train travel more affordable, the Great British Rail Sale has returned with millions of discounted tickets. The week-long sale, running from 6 to 12 January 2026, will offer the chance to snap up reduced fares with over 50% savings on advance and off-peak tickets.
The discounted fares are available for travel on thousands of routes from 13 January to 25 March 2026. Almost all train operators are participating, with routes spanning the UK, making it the ideal time to book, whether you're taking a city break, commuting to work, or heading out for some half-term activities.
Some examples in the sale include £10 journeys from South Coast locations, such as Portsmouth to London Waterloo, offering a 59% saving. Those catching the train from Exeter to London Waterloo can also save a staggering 76% with tickets reduced from £41.70 to £10.
Elsewhere, a 50% discount will be available on the London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street route, with tickets priced at just £7. Travellers can also take advantage of the discounted trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport, which will cost just £1.20, down from £2.90.
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 3 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."
This is the fourth year the Great British Rail Sale has run, with passengers saving around £8 per journey last year, resulting in over one million tickets sold. The government is reportedly committed to encouraging more people to use train travel in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and free up road space for emergency services and freight.
Jacqueline Starr, executive chairperson and CEO of Rail Delivery Group, said: "The Rail Sale gives people even more reasons to choose rail, whether it's reconnecting with loved ones or exploring new places. Rail continues to play a vital role in the lives of millions, supporting local economies and offering a more sustainable way to travel. This year's Rail Sale will offer millions of discounted advance fares across the network from 6 January, giving customers the chance to save on journeys big and small. By making rail travel more accessible, we hope even more people will enjoy the convenience and comfort of travelling by rail."
Key discounts| £7.50 | £15.10 | 50% |
| £8.10 | £16.20 | 50% |
| £10.00 | £41.70 | 76% |
| £10.00 | £24.60 | 59% |
| £1.20 | £2.90 | 59% |
| £3.50 | £7.90 | 56% |
| £1.00 | £2.50 | 60% |
| £1.60 | £3.70 | 57% |
| £2.00 | £5.20 | 62% |
| £7.00 | £14.00 | 50% |
| £23.00 | £46.00 | 50% |
| £25.50 | £51.00 | 50% |
| £4.00 | £8.10 | 51% |
| £2.70 | £5.40 | 50% |
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