The cost of regulated rail fares in England will rise by up to 4.9% from Sunday.
The jump is likely to be unwelcome for rail passengers, adding to the rising cost of living seen in recent years. It also comes at a time when passengers have faced disruption to services due to strikes by rail workers over the past 18 months.
Traditionally, fares are hiked based on July’s retail prices index measure of inflation, which in 2023 was 9%, plus an additional 1%.
Traditionally, fares are hiked based on July’s retail prices index measure of inflation, which in 2023 was 9%, plus an additional 1%.
Regulated fares cover about 45% of fares, including season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and anytime tickets around major cities.
For example, if the 4.9% increase is applied, an annual season ticket from Brighton to London would jump £275 to £5,891, while one from York to Leeds would go up £135 to £2,899.
While some people may have tried to buy their season tickets just before the price rise, here are five tips for getting the cheapest deals at any time of the year.
Advance train tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before your departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance.
The cost of regulated rail fares in England will rise by up to 4.9% from Sunday.
Traditionally, fares are hiked based on July’s retail prices index measure of inflation, which in 2023 was 9%, plus an additional 1%.
The jump is likely to be unwelcome for rail passengers, adding to the rising cost of living seen in recent years. It also comes at a time when passengers have faced disruption to services due to strikes by rail workers over the past 18 months.
Regulated fares cover about 45% of fares, including season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and anytime tickets around major cities.
Traditionally, fares are hiked based on July’s retail prices index measure of inflation, which in 2023 was 9%, plus an additional 1%.
Traditionally, fares are hiked based on July’s retail prices index measure of inflation, which in 2023 was 9%, plus an additional 1%.
Regulated fares cover about 45% of fares, including season tickets on most commuter journeys, some off-peak return tickets on long-distance journeys and anytime tickets around major cities.
For example, if the 4.9% increase is applied, an annual season ticket from Brighton to London would jump £275 to £5,891, while one from York to Leeds would go up £135 to £2,899.
While some people may have tried to buy their season tickets just before the price rise, here are five tips for getting the cheapest deals at any time of the year.
Advance train tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before your departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance.
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