How to save money on train tickets as prices are expected to rise
It’s reported that the cost of regulated rail fares is expected to rise to 4.9% from Sunday March 10th. This comes at a time when passengers have faced disruption to services due to rail worker strikes over the past 18 months. Added to the financial pressures of the rising cost of living, how can you save money on train tickets?
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00:00 It's reported that the cost of regulated railfares is expected to rise to 4.9% from
00:05 Sunday March 10th. This comes at a time when passengers have faced disruption to services
00:10 due to rail worker strikes over the past 18 months. Added to the financial pressures of
00:15 the rising cost of living, how can you save money on train tickets?
00:19 1. Watchdog Transport Focus said national flexible rail tickets could save passengers
00:24 hundreds of pounds. This sees passengers able to travel on any eight days in a 28-day period,
00:29 with no need to select the days of travel in advance.
00:32 2. Buying tickets in advance is reportedly often the cheapest way to travel when going
00:37 at a fixed time. 3. Using a railcard can often unlock discounts,
00:42 though these do cost money to purchase, so tend to benefit those who travel quite often.
00:46 4. Travelling in groups can get you a third off the ticket price, so it might be wise
00:50 to team up with your friends for this one. 5. Lastly, split ticketing means you can save
00:56 money by splitting your journey into multiple tickets.