Paul Howell MP is pleased to announce The Great British Rail Sale has returned and will hopefully help many residents with their travelling needs.
Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales.
Passengers will have from 23 to 29 January 2024 to claim up to 50% off selected advance and off-peak rail tickets, through the Great British Rail Sale. Over a million discounted tickets will be available to destinations across England and Wales, as well as on cross-border trips into Scotland, for journeys taking place between 30 January and 15 March 2024.
Whether it’s a city break, family holiday or countryside escape, passengers are encouraged to make the most of this sale to get to popular destinations across the country. The government is committed to helping families with the cost of living, and working with industry to offer up to half-price rail tickets will not only boost tourism and encourage sustainable travel but also help connect friends and families across the UK.
The Great British Rail Sale is just one way the government is seeking to improve rail passengers’ experience, with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) launching a pilot scheme for simpler fares earlier this week, removing the complex web of ticket types and replacing them with options that are simpler, more flexible and better suit passengers’ needs.
Paul Howell MP said:
"I am very pleased to share The Great British Rail Sale has returned.
I know this really helps my residents here in Sedgefield to travel round our amazing country with up to 50% off tickets between the 30th January and 15th March.
Whether you're going for a city break, a family holiday, or getting away for a special occasion - I really hope this discount will assist."
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, said:
"The return of the Great British Rail Sale is good news for passengers, following the success of the previous sale which saw passengers benefit from around £7 million in savings on their travel costs.
With discounts on more than a million tickets, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to connect with friends and family and explore great destinations across the country – I hope passengers make the most of this sale and choose to travel by rail."
