WITH Christmas just 15 weeks away, now’s the time to get on track for the best deals on train travel.
Tickets have just been released, so here’s how to make the most of your budget when you travel to see family or friends in the festive period.
RAISE THE ALARM: If you know your destination and dates of travel, then set up alerts at thetrainline.com/ticketalert to be notified when the cheapest advance tickets go on sale.
Acting fast can mean some serious savings.
ASK FOR EXTRA: Contact train operators directly to ask about new or exclusive offers. Sometimes customer service agents can make you aware of deals that are not widely promoted.
Don’t forget to check out Megatrain at megabus.com for routes as low as £5.
SPLIT THE BILL: Use split-ticketing websites like mytrainpal.com or splitmyfare.co.uk to break your journey into segments and save.
You can also compare the cost of return tickets against two single tickets — it can sometimes be cheaper to buy two singles.
SCORE SNEAKY CASHBACK: Book your train travel through the Uber app and get ten per cent back in Uber credit to use on future train trips or taxi rides — thus turning your train booking into even more savings.
USE A RAILCARD: Get a third off rail travel by using a railcard.
Right now, you can get 34 per cent off a digital railcard at trip.com with code RCD001, reducing the annual price to £19.80 (normally £30).
Or use Tesco Clubcard points, as you can double your points value for new railcards.
LOOK FOR LOYALTY OFFERS: Many train operators offer loyalty schemes.
LNER’s Perks program at lner.co.uk gives a £5 travel credit on certain bookings and ten per cent off food when you order to your seat. It’s a simple way to save a little extra.
SIP on a perfect cuppa made with the Nespresso by Magimix Vertuo Next coffee machine, on offer at laredoute.co.uk. Was £150, now £70.
SAVE: £80
FILL lunchboxes for less at B&M. A six-pack of Discos £1.50, is now £1, plus there are discounts on plenty of other sweet and savoury snacks.
SAVE: 50p
CHECK out the rebrand at House Of Fraser (houseoffraser. co.uk) for bargain prices right now.
This EGL 32in HD Smart TV was £299.99, now £89.99.
KEEP feet cosy this autumn in a pair of ugg.com Women’s Classic Mini II boots, £165, or head to H&M for a similar pair, £18.99.
SAVE: £146.01
KNOW a of fresher student? Remind them to link their student card to their Boots Advantage account to get ten per cent off all purchases at Boots.
It needs to be reactivated every year, so do it now.
NIBBLE on Nakd bars for a tasty and healthy snack. A three-pack is usually £2.20, but get one for £1.65 at Asda now.
SAVE: 55p
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