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The anniversary Rail sale has ended, but you can still save when you book with Railsmartr.

While the anniversary Rail Sale might be over, you can still bag a bargain with Railsmartr. Unsure where to begin? We’ve produced a guide to our favourite cheap tickets.

In need of inspiration? National Rail’s online tool can help you find out which routes are available. Whether it’s a family day out, trip with your mates or romantic escape for two, we’ve got it covered. So try somewhere new or get back to one of your favourite cities. Whatever you choose, be smarter and book your cheaper rail tickets with us today.

Whenever there’s another sale or promotion, we’ll be sure to let you know.

Where will the Great British Rail Sale take you?

Looking for more inspiration? We’ve written about day trips from Newcastle, day trips from Leeds and more. You could also take a look at our Expert Tips for more advice on getting the most out of your train tickets. 

Our Top Tips for getting the best Rail Sale deals

Book in Advance

Most Rail Sale discounts apply to Advance single tickets, usually available at less busy times of the day

Be direct

Search out direct journeys using a single train operator, for instance Avanti West Coast or LNER, for Rail Sale deals

Get ahead

Over 2 million train tickets are up for grabs in the anniversary Rail Sale but once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Which train operators are taking part in the Rail Sale?

  • Avanti West Coast
  • c2c
  • Chiltern Railways
  • CrossCountry
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Grand Central
  • Great Northern
  • Great Western Railway
  • Greater Anglia
  • GTR
  • LNER
  • London Northwestern Railway
  • Northern
  • Southeastern
  • Southern
  • South Western Railway
  • TransPennine Express
  • Transport for Wales
  • West Midlands Railway

What you need to know

Rail Sale tickets are limited and subject to availability and exclusions. See full terms & conditions and FAQs for more details. Book between 14 January and 20 January 2025 for travel between 17 January and 31 March 2025.

* Select your own seat when you book with our Seat Picker Plus+ service. Available on LNER, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Hull Trains & Grand Central services.