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Your perfect summer’s day out starts here! When you travel with us and our sister company West Midlands Railway , you can get great savings on Off-Peak Day Return tickets to London or Liverpool when you travel between 29 June – 31 August 2025. This is your chance to explore more for less, just in time for the sunshine.
Don’t let these savings melt away! Sale ends 6 July 2025. But be quick - you must book at least 7 days before you travel to grab these hot fares!
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Ticket types
This sale is valid for Off Peak Day Return tickets only
Which trains
Travel on London Northwestern Railway or West Midlands Railway trains
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Save an extra 1/3 on these discounted fares with a railcard
Handy tip: Save even more as a Railcard holder. Railcard discounts can be applied to our ticket sale prices
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Frequently asked questions
When does the sale end?
What dates are the tickets valid for travel?
What ticket types are valid for sale?
Where can I travel with the tickets?
Can I travel with other train operators?
Can Railcards be used with these offers?
Where can I buy sale tickets?
How do I buy sale tickets online?
Can children still get half price?
Can you get a refund?
When are Off-Peak Day Return tickets valid?
The Pay a Lot Less Sale ends at 23:59 on Saturday, 6 July 2025. Don't miss out on these fantastic savings!
Tickets purchased during the sale are valid for travel from Saturday, 29 June 2025, up to and including Saturday, 31 August 2025. Please remember to book at least 7 days before your intended travel date.
This sale applies specifically to Off-Peak Day Return tickets. These tickets are valid for one day on any Off-Peak train, with your return travel on the same day.
The discounted tickets are valid for Off-Peak Day Return journeys to and from London (Euston) and Liverpool from various stations on our network. You can see all available routes and fares on our dedicated pricing maps above.
No, our Pay a Lot Less Sale tickets are only valid on London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and West Midlands Railway (WMR) services for the specific route shown on your ticket. They are not valid on services operated by other train companies.
Yes, valid Railcards can be used to get further discounts on these already fantastic sale fares, making your journey even cheaper!
You can purchase your Pay a Lot Less Sale tickets directly on our website or at any staffed ticket office.
Please note, tickets cannot be purchased from station ticket machines (TVMs).
When buying online, use our journey planner to input your desired journey to Liverpool or London within the valid travel dates (29 June – 31 August 2025) with a return on the same day.
If your journey is eligible for the sale, the discounted Off-Peak Day Return ticket will appear in the journey planner, ready for you to select and purchase.
Yes, children aged 5-15 are eligible for half-price fares on these discounted Off-Peak Day Return tickets. Children under 5 travel free.
Off-Peak Day Return tickets are generally refundable if unused for a small administration fee.
If your train is delayed or cancelled and you choose not to travel, you can claim a full refund without an admin fee. For full details on how to apply, please visit our refunds page.
Off-Peak Day Return tickets are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket.
Restrictions apply on weekdays to avoid peak commute times, but not on weekends or Bank Holidays.
For trains travelling to and from London (Monday to Friday):
For trains travelling to and from Liverpool (Monday to Friday):
For all routes (London and Liverpool):
- From stations including Milton Keynes Central and further north (e.g., Birmingham):
- Valid for trains arriving at London Euston after 10:00.
- Valid for trains departing London Euston from 08:45.
- From stations between Bedford and Fenny Stratford (inclusive):
- Valid for outward services arriving at London Euston after 10:00
- Valid for trains departing London Euston from 09:15
- From Bletchley:
- Valid for trains departing after 09:30.
- Not valid for trains departing London Euston between 16:00 and 19:00.
- From stations including Coventry and further north (e.g. Birmingham):
- Valid Monday to Friday for trains timed to depart from 09:00.
- From stations between London Euston and Atherstone (inclusive):
- Valid for trains timed to depart from 08:45.
- Valid for trains arriving at London Euston after 10:00.
Tickets are valid for travel all day on weekends and Bank Holidays.