Congleton: A nationwide train ticket discount means you can get to and from Manchester for the same price as a cup of coffee.

This week, the Department for Transport launched the Great British Rail Sale, in a bid to boost dwindling passenger numbers in our post-COVID, work-from-home world.

Congleton has not missed out on the benefits, as it costs you just £1.50 for an Advance Purchase single to Manchester Piccadilly.

It also costs another £1.50 to do to the journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton.

The flash sale will last for less than two weeks, but you can buy tickets for trains beyond this date.

Congleton Railway said: "£1.50 each way Congleton to Manchester! Available to purchase until May 2. for travel between April 25 and May 27!"

Be quick - weekend tickets for this route are already short in supply.

The single fare on a non-sale date is normally £5.90, meaning you are saving £4.40 when you buy a single ticket for £1.50.

For a journey both ways, it would normally cost you £11.80, but you can get tickets for the most of May for just £3. Saving £8.80,

Buy your half-price tickets here. More info here.

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