You can keep all your Black Friday bargains – there’s only one deal I never skip at this time of year: discounted train tickets with a railcard.
A railcard is one of those practical, keeps-on-giving purchases – and it can knock a third off your train fares for a whole year. Travelling by rail is not only one of the most relaxing ways to get around, it’s also a far more sustainable choice. The downside? Ticket prices can be eye-watering if you don’t plan ahead. But invest in a digital railcard – stored conveniently on your phone via the Trainline app – and you can start saving immediately with one-third off eligible journeys for 12 months, typically cutting around £167 from your annual travel costs. (Or go for a three-year railcard and save even more.)
