How to save money on train fares as prices soar
Train fares are in for another price hike next year, with the cost of travelling Britain’s rail network increasing by 5.9%.
To deal with the biggest rail fare increase in more than a decade, follow these tips.
Split fare
Splitting your ticket could save hundreds of pounds if you have a long journey ahead.
You won’t need to change trains and National Rail lets you split your ticket as long as the train calls at the station you buy the tickets for.
One site that works this out for you is Splitticketing.co.uk.
Railcards
Railcards, no matter your age, are a fantastic way to save on train fares.
Just make sure you are travelling enough to make more in savings over a year than the price of the Railcard.
See Railcard.co.uk for more information.
Book at least 12 weeks in advance
Network Rail releases its timetable 12 weeks in advance, so ticket firms usually make their fares available at this time.
Often, the earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket will be.
