Train Deals and Discount Codes 2021 and Travel Offers

Save money in 2021 on rail travel with the latest deals and discount codes. I’ve found the latest promotions on train tickets, rail passes, train tours and holidays in Britain, Europe and Japan.

Let’s get straight to the deals!

Train Discount Code and Travel Deals: Quick Links

• Britain: Train Tickets, Railcards, Sleeper Trains, Airport Trains & Rail Passes
• Europe: Rail Passes, Train Tickets, Tours & Holidays
• Japan: JR Pass, Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets & Tours
• Worldwide: Rail Tours & Holidays

Get more savings with travel offers on accommodation, tours, activities and experiences!

• Transport: Flights, Coaches & Buses
• Hotels & Accommodation: Save on Places to Stay
• Tours & Tickets: Discounts on Experiences & Travel Activities
• Travel Guides, Books eBooks: Perfect Presents for Travel Lovers

Britain: Train Tickets, Railcards, Sleeper Trains, Airport Trains, Rail Passes and More

Get the latest offers and discount code deals on train tickets (including trains from London airports), Railcards, British sleeper trains, 2for1 attractions by rail and steam train experiences.

• Cheap Train Tickets in Britain
• Railcard Offers: 1/3 OFF Train Travel
• Sleeper Trains: Berths from £50 London to Cornwall & Scotland
• London Airport Trains: 75% OFF Advance Tickets
• 2for1 Attractions: Save Money on Days Out by Train
• BritRail Pass: 20% OFF Rail Passes in Britain
• Steam Train Experiences in Britain

Britain: Cheap Train Tickets

Get cheaper train tickets in Britain with Rail Europe (formerly known as Loco2), and you’ll pay no booking fees or credit card charges. Save more money with Rail Europe’s Pricehack, split-ticketing technology!

Before you start searching for tickets, there are two essential things to know about buying train tickets in Britain:

Buy tickets in advance: You’ll get the biggest savings on train tickets when you buy in advance. With tickets on sale up to 12 weeks (or more) in advance, it can make huge savings on your journey.

Travel at off-peak times: Train tickets are also cheaper in Britain when you travel at off-peak times in the morning and evenings. Avoid times when people are going to and from work (up to 10 am in the mornings and between 4 pm and 7 pm in the evenings), and you’ll save money.

Britain: 1/3 OFF rail travel offers

Getting a Railcard must at the top of everyone’s list for saving money on train tickets in Britain. With 1/3 OFF off-peak (and some peak too!) rail fares, I’ve saved £££ thousands on train journeys.

Check out these National Railcards and get 1/3 OFF rail fares and discounts on the cards:

• 16-25 Railcard: Save £20 3-year and 1/3 OFF train tickets
• 26-30 Railcard: 1/3 OFF train tickets
• Disabled Persons Railcard: 1/3 OFF train tickets
• Family & Friends Railcard: Save £20 3-year and 1/3 OFF train tickets
• Network Railcard: 1/3 OFF train tickets
• Senior Railcard: Save £20 3-year and 1/3 OFF train tickets
• Two Together Railcard: 1/3 OFF train tickets

Britain: Sleeper berths from £50

Two overnight sleeper train services run in Britain – one with multiple routes – which bring down the price of travel by saving money on hotel bills. And, the great news is, the sleeper services go to some of Britain’s most beautiful places!

The Caledonian Sleeper travels from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh, and into the Scottish Highlands to Aberdeen, Fort William and Inverness. The Night Riviera Sleeper connects London to Cornwall – famous for its gorgeous beaches.

Find out more about London to Scotland overnight train services and get the latest Caledonian Sleeper discounts.

Britain: Save up to 75% on trains from airports to central London

After a flight, travel onward hassle-free by booking airport train tickets in advance. And with savings up to 75% and fares from £7, it’s a smarter way to go!

Heathrow Express: London Heathrow airport to London Paddington Station

The Heathrow Express travels from London Heathrow Airport to London Paddington Station. One of London’s most beautiful railway stations, London Paddington is steeped in history, from the man who built it, Isambard Kingdom Brunel (obviously not on his own!), to the loveable and mischievous Paddington Bear.

In 15 minutes, the Heathrow Express whisks you to London Paddington. Unfortunately, that convenience comes at a price with eye-watering on-board fares.

Buy online in advance though, and you’ll save up to 75% on fares! And if you’re travelling with a family, children under 15-years-old travel FREE!

Gatwick Express: Gatwick Airport to London Victoria Station

The Gatwick Express takes 30 minutes to get from London Gatwick Airport to London Victoria Station. With four trains running every hour, it’s a quicker service than regular trains.

Buy your tickets online in advance for a hassle-free journey from the airport to London.

Stansted Express: Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street

The Stansted Express is the fastest way to travel from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street. Trains take 45 minutes and leave every 15 minutes.

Get up to 60% OFF when you buy tickets in advance with fares from £7.

Britain: Save money on days out by train with 2for1 attraction offers

If you travel by train, forget getting tickets to top attractions in Britain anywhere else Days Out Guide. With 2for1 on attractions in Britain, you’ll save a fortune on days out, especially with families.

How about getting 2for1 entry to London attractions like the London Eye, ZSL London Zoo, Madame Tussauds and the London Dungeon? And 2for1 offers in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Brighton and the rest of Britain?

Britain: 20% OFF BritRail passes and extra $5 OFF

Save money on BritRail passes from Klook with the lowest prices and get more savings with an exclusive $5 OFF discount code. BritRail gives you unlimited train travel in Britain and gives you the freedom to explore. BritRail offers a range of passes in 2021 to suit your travel needs.

All Britain or by area?: Choose from all Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), London and the surrounding area, South West England, all Scotland, Scottish Highlands or central Scotland.

Consecutive or flexible?: Choose consecutive days, three days to one month, or flexible passes which allow a certain amount of days in a period.

Note: BritRail Passes are for non-UK residents only.

Britain: Steam Train Experience Days

Give your loved one the perfect gift this year with a steam train experience day in Britain. Choose from:

• Luxurious days out with fine dining on the British Pullman or Northern Belle
• The ultimate experience, ride the footplate and fire the engine
• Behind the scenes railways days
• Cream teas while riding a steam train

Europe: Rail Passes, Train Tickets, Tours and Holidays

Travelling to Europe by train? Save money with discount codes, promotions and deals for travel in 2021.

Europe: Rail Passes

Rail passes in Europe are a great way to explore the Continent. With unlimited train travel, they’re an excellent choice for freedom-seekers and often work out cheaper than tickets too. Eurail offers a much simpler selection of passes now with all Europe or one-country options.

Interrail is for European residents and Eurail for non-European residents.

Europe: Cheap Train Tickets – Rail Europe v Trainline v Klook

Rail Europe (formerly Loco2), Trainline and Klook sell train tickets in Europe. All ticket providers offer up-to-date deals. In my research, I’ve found prices vary a great deal depending on the journey!

And of course, then there are booking fees:

Rail Europe (formerly Loco2): £4.95, €5.95 or $5.95 depending on the currency you book in. There are no booking fees on spend under £15/€15/$15. The fee is only charged once per order.

Trainline: No booking fees for journeys with SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Thalys, Trenitalia, Thello, Italo, Renfe, OUIGO, and OUIBUS. Booking fees do apply for trips with SBB, SNCB, NS, ÖBB, DSB & ČD, however, Trailine does not tell you how much they are!

Klook: No booking fees.

But unfortunately, it’s not that straightforward as ticket prices and journeys differ so much. If you’re looking for cheap train tickets in Europe, you’ll have to compare the overall costs.

I recommend you try Rail Europe (formerly Loco2) first, and compare against Trainline and Klook.

Europe: Rail tours and holidays

Enjoy the romance of Europe by rail on a tour or holiday in 2021. Grab yourself a deal with these discounts.

Japan: JR Pass, Shinkansen Bullet Train Tickets and Tours

Get the latest discounts and offers on JR Passes. Now you can buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets before you arrive in Japan! Also, check out Shinkansen bullet train tours from Tokyo to Mt Fuji, Hakone and Kyoto.

Japan Rail Pass

The Japan Rail Pass is a must for visitors travelling around Japan by train. It’s excellent-value to get around the country quickly in comfort.

Japan Shinkansen bullet train tickets, regular tickets and rail passes

Voyagin is a Japan-based tour company which sells a massive range of train tickets, rail passes, airport trains and tours in Japan. And the great news is, you can get up to $30 OFF with Voyagin’s discount code deals.

Voyagin discount codes

Use these discounts codes to get from $10 to $40 OFF everything, except for JR Passes.

• • US$10 OFF with a minimum spend of US$150: SAKURASPRING10
  • US$25 OFF with a minimum spend of US$300: SAKURASPRING25
  • US$40 OFF with a minimum spend of US$450: SAKURASPRING40

Shinkansen bullet train tickets

The ‘Shinkansen’ bullet train is fast, clean, efficient and has excellent service. For a hassle-free trip, buy your Shinkansen bullet train tickets before you leave, and get them delivered to your hotel!

Japan rail tours and holidays

Japan is packed full of amazing places to see, and for some people, it’s easier to take a tour. Check out the discounts I’ve found on Japan rail tours.

Worldwide: Rail Tours & Holidays

Big savings on 2021 and 2022 rail tours and holidays around the world.

Transport: Flights, Coaches and Buses

Of course, we all prefer to travel by train, but it’s the only way to get around. Save money on flights, coaches and buses with these Black Friday deals!

Hotels and Accommodation: Save on Places to Stay

Save money on hotels and accommodation in 2021!

Tours and Tickets: Discounts on Experiences and Travel Activities

Get savings on tours, tickets, experiences and travel activities.

Travel Guides, Books & eBooks: Perfect Presents for Travel Lovers

Get the latest discounts and Black Friday offers on travel guides, books and ebooks.

I keep this page updated with the latest 2021 train discount code offers and deals from the UK, Europe and Japan.

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