UK Rail Fares and Railcard Prices to Increase in 2025

Government announces a 4.6% rise in regulated rail fares and a £5 increase in most railcards, exceeding inflation rates.

Regulated rail fares in England will increase by 4.6% starting March 2, 2025, marking the second above-inflation rise in 12 years.
The fare increase is set at 1% above the July Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation of 3.6%, which is higher than the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) of 2.2%.
Most railcards will see a £5 price hike, approximately a 17% increase, although railcards for disabled passengers will remain unchanged.
Government documents state the fare rise is the lowest absolute increase in three years, despite previous rises being below RPI inflation.
Critics argue the fare increase contradicts efforts to promote public transport use, especially as fuel duty for motorists remains frozen.