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Great British Rail Sale Returns 6–12 January With Over 3 Million Discounted Tickets

Ministers present the sale as a cost-of-living measure alongside a 2026 rail fare freeze.

Overview

  • Discounted advance and off-peak fares will be available to buy from 6 to 12 January for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026.
  • Nearly all train operators are participating, offering deals on thousands of routes across Britain.
  • Standout examples include Exeter to London Waterloo for £10, St Pancras to Whitstable for £7.50, Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport for £1.20, and Sheffield to London for £25.50.
  • Officials say the campaign complements rail reform plans under Great British Railways to streamline management of the network.
  • This is the fourth year of the initiative, with last year’s sale exceeding one million tickets and generating over £9 million, and it is intended to boost winter travel and tourism.