GTR releases cheap train tickets for December for Christmas journeys

As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is encouraging savvy consumers to save money with Advance Tickets which have now been released for the whole of December, so customers can plan their journey home or make the most of the Christmas days out without spending a fortune.

Additionally, road traffic in the lead up to Christmas can waste valuable time and fuel. Not only is taking the train a greener way to travel, but it’s also more sociable and gives people an excuse to break into the festive treats early!

This December, why not use the Advance Tickets to plan a trip to the Christmas markets in Hertfordshire, or the pantomime production of Mother Goose at the Theatre Royal in Brighton. Family fun can also be had at Tulleys Christmas Experience, or book tickets for the Anglesey Abbey Winter Lights experience to dazzle children and adults alike.

Already available on Southern, the rail operator has extended its Advance Tickets offering to Thameslink too, giving savings on journeys from Brighton all the way up to Cambridge.

Southern offers adult tickets as low at £5.50 on selected routes, with this price available for a journey from London Victoria to Worthing or Chichester ahead of Christmas Eve. But customers need to be quick as tickets at these prices are limited.

This means students heading home from Brighton to Stevenage for the holidays can get there for just £12.30 with their railcard – and thanks to the far-reaching Thameslink network, that’s a journey time of under two hours with no changes. Plenty of time to get through a Christmas movie!

The rail operator has over 65,000 Advance Fares on sale every week, so it really is best to plan ahead to get the best savings. Tickets bought in advance could save as much as 45% compared with buying on the day.

Dominic Morrow, Head of Marketing at Govia Thameslink Railway, said: “Christmas can be a very expensive time of year and we know this winter is going to be tough for many households. If you know when and where you’ll be travelling, Advance Fares are an easy way to cut costs on rail travel. After two years of Christmases plagued by Covid – it’s great that so many people will be able to see their loved ones this winter; and getting the train is the perfect way to unwind and get into the festive spirit.”

Find out more and book online at www.southernrailway.com or www.thameslinkrailway.com.