Beat the rail fare hikes

The annual increase in the price of train tickets has just kicked in (no delays or cancellations here!). Here's what it means for you and how to keep your costs on track.

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THE FARE DEAL

Regulated rail fares are going up by 4.6%** and buying a railcard will cost an extra £5***. If you’re a commuter, regular user of off-peak returns on long-distance routes, or buy flexible tickets for urban journeys, your wallet is going to take a hit.

‘It’s still possible to get a good deal,’ says Silviya Barrett of the Campaign for Better Transport, ‘especially if you book in advance, travel off-peak, and get a railcard if you’re eligible.

Travelling by rail is one of the greenest ways to get around. Switching one car journey to train saves the same amount of carbon that you’d generate boiling a kettle up to 455 times.’

Ready to ride the rails? Time to brush up your money-saving travel tactics.

PLAN AHEAD