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HOW TO CUT YOUR TRAVEL COSTS

Train journeys make a great change from being stuck behind the wheel., but tickets are expensive, especially after prices shot up by 3.8% in March this year.

Here’s how to bag yourself a cheaper ride:

✱ Split your tickets Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, save by buying multiple tickets for different legs – it could save you around 40%. Go to splitmyfare.co.uk to calculate the savings.

✱ Buy advance tickets Book 8-12 weeks ahead of travel for the lowest prices – it can be 61% cheaper than buying closer to your departure date.

✱ Try a Railcard Depending on your circumstances, you could save a third on your fares. Visit railcard.co.uk for more information.