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UK Train Deals and Discounts

Explore a wide range of UK train deals and discounts on TrainPal. We offer Railcards tailored to different ages and group sizes, which are perfect for students, children, and families. Whether you're looking for cheap train tickets in the UK or special international offers, we've got you covered.

You can select the discount that suits you best and navigate to the relevant section to find the best train discounts:

  • Top train deals
  • Train ticket discounts for students
  • Railcards for group train travels
  • Group train travel discounts
  • Train ticket discounts for children
  • NHS train discounts with Blue Light Card

Train Ticket Discounts for Students

Get 1/3 off with 16-25 Railcard (Student Railcard) through Student Beans or Student Discount UK. This Railcard offers 1/3 off train tickets for students, making rail travel easier and more affordable. Plus, enjoy a 5% discount on train tickets when you book through the TrainPal app. Select from below:
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Group train travel discounts

Group travel offers discounts on train fares. For groups of 3 to 9 adults, select GroupSave to save 1/3 on fares, or choose a Small Group Day Ticket to enjoy 25% off during off-peak times. The Off-Peak Family Travelcard and Stansted Express also provide discounts for group travel, significantly reducing costs.

GroupSave: discounts for groups of 3–9

To use GroupSave Tickets, your entire group must travel together at all times for the tickets to remain valid. With GroupSave, groups of 3 to 9 adults can save 1/3 on fares when traveling during off-peak hours on single or return journeys.

GroupSave is only valid for standard class bookings during off-peak times. Train companies such as c2c, South Western Railway, and Great Northern all offer GroupSave discounts.

GroupSave offers great savings on group travel. Enjoy discounts on your journeys, whether within the city or beyond. GroupSave helps make your journey more affordable.

Off-peak family travelcard

The Off-Peak Family Travelcards allow round-trip travel to London for groups of at least one adult and one child (aged 5–15), with a maximum of two adults and four children. Group members must travel together. The Travelcard offers unlimited travel within Zones 1–6 in London during off-peak times.

Here are train companies offering Off-Peak Family Travelcards. Choose the one that suits your family's needs:

  1. Greater Anglia
  2. c2c
  3. Chiltern Railways
  4. Gatwick Express
  5. GWR (Great Western Railway)
  6. London Northwestern Railway
  7. West Midlands Railway
  8. Southern
  9. Thameslink

More group train travel discounts

Group Off-Peak Day Travelcards in London

Groups of 10 or more traveling in London can save money with Group Off-Peak Day Travelcards. These are valid from 09:30 on weekdays and all day on weekends and bank holidays. Additionally, the group must travel together.

Transport for Wales: Small Group Day Ticket

Groups of 3 to 9 people can save 25% with Transport for Wales. The tickets are valid during Off-Peak hours (after 09:30) on weekdays and all day on weekends and public holidays. Your group must start and finish the journey together.

Stansted Express: Discounts for Groups of 10 or More

The Stansted Express offers discounted fares for groups of 10 or more traveling between Stansted Airport and London. Tickets for adults are just GBP 10 one-way, with even lower fares for children. Payment is required 10 days in advance, and the group must travel together.

Take advantage of these offers to make your group travel more affordable and enjoyable.

How to buy discounted group travel tickets on TrainPal

  1. Enter departure and destination: Enter the city or station you are departing from and traveling to.

  2. Select travel times: Choose specific departure and return times (a return trip is required for the Off-Peak Family Travelcard).

  3. Specify group size: Select the number of adults or children in your group (3–9 people for GroupSave, or at least one adult and one child for the Off-Peak Family Travelcard). Then click "Done" and "Search."

  4. Apply discount: Click "Apply Discount" to save 1/3 with GroupSave, or click "View First Class & More Tickets" to check the available Off-Peak Family Travelcards.

  5. Choose and book: Select the cheapest ticket after the discount is applied, then click "Continue" to book your ticket.

Train ticket discounts for children

Children under 5 can travel for free, and children aged 5 to 15 receive a 50% discount. Some train companies also offer GBP 1 and GBP 2 fares for children traveling with adults during off-peak times, making it very affordable to travel by train.

Kids for a Quid

"Kids for a Quid" is a special type of fare offered by UK train companies. During off-peak times, up to 4 children aged 5–15 can travel for just £1 each, one-way or round-trip, when accompanied by an adult.

This ticket is valid for travel into London Zones 1–6 or for journeys not wholly within the London Zones 1–9 area. It makes train travel in the UK highly affordable for families.

You can find "Kids for a Quid" tickets with certain train companies on selected routes through {TrainPal}. Simply enter your journey details for 1 adult and up to 4 children aged 5–15 in {Train Journey Planner} at the top of the page. If the offer is available for your route, £1 child tickets will be automatically added to the total price. It’s simple and convenient!

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Kids for £2

"Kids for £2" is a fare policy offered by certain UK train companies. During off-peak times, 1–4 children aged 5–15 can travel for just £2 each when accompanied by at least one adult.

The £2 child train ticket helps families save significantly on travel costs. You can obtain "Kids for £2" train tickets with certain train companies and selected routes through TrainPal. Simply enter the travel details for 1 adult and up to 4 children aged 5–15 into Train Journey Planner at the top of the page. If the promotion is available for your route, we will include the £2 child tickets in your total price. It's easy and hassle-free!

NHS Train Discounts with Blue Light Card

The Blue Light Card is the UK’s leading discount service for NHS personnel, offering savings both online and in-store across a wide range of products and services, including vacations, gifts, entertainment, and more.

Exclusive train travel Discounts for NHS Staff:

  1. Northern Rail: Get 25% off when booking in advance.
  2. TransPennine Express: Save 20% on Advance Tickets.
  3. Avanti West Coast: Enjoy special fixed fares.

NHS staff can save more and enjoy additional benefits with these exclusive discounts and special offers for train travel.

NHS Train Discounts with Blue Light Card

How to Enter a Promo Code on TrainPal

Step 1:Enter travel details

Enter your departure and arrival station/city

Step 2:Select travel times

Choose your departure and return times

Step 3:Add passenger details

Select the number of adults and children, and add your Railcard if applicable.

Step 4:Search routes

Click "Search" to find the most suitable routes

Step 5:Enter passenger information

Click "Continue" and enter passenger and contact information

Step 6:Apply promo code

TrainPal Website: Enter the promo code in the "Promotions" section, click "Redeem," and then click "Continue" to complete your booking