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2026

June

29 Jun Say "Sorry, I've Got Plans!" this summer and travel to London, Liverpool or Birmingham with LNR & WMR
23 Jun How to get a refund due to the heatwave
22 Jun Keep cool in the heat with TrainSplit
19 Jun Henley Royal Regatta by train: a surprisingly easy day out
15 Jun Great British rail picnics: parks, lakes, and rivers you can walk to
8 Jun Trooping the Colour 2026: London day trip by train
1 Jun Royal Ascot by train 2026

May

25 May Wimbledon Without the Car: How to Get There by Train
18 May You can now use multiple Railcards in one search
15 May Chelsea Flower Show alternatives you can reach by rail in 2026
11 May What’s New in the TrainSplit App This Spring
8 May Spring bank holiday escapes you can do by train
4 May Travelling to Glasgow for the 2026 Commonwealth Games by Train

April

27 Apr Festival Season Without the Car: UK Music & Culture Events by Train
20 Apr May Bank Holiday by Train: How to Travel Smart (and Cheap)
13 Apr From the UK to Eurovision by train (yes, it's doable)
6 Apr Walking season starts here: Easy UK rail walks for spring

March

30 Mar Spring and early summer food festivals worth the rail trip
23 Mar UK Spring Outdoor Sporting Events 2026: Best by Train
16 Mar Easter Planning Starts Now: Where Trains Beat the Car
9 Mar From Kick-Off to Finish Line: Sporting Events in 2026 You Can Travel to by Train
2 Mar Why March Is the Sweet Spot for Cheap Train Travel
1 Mar Flexible Train Ticket Refunds are changing from 1 April

February

23 Feb Short Breaks That Feel Longer Than They Are
16 Feb Forgot it’s half term? Last-minute UK trips you can still do by train
9 Feb Where to go for Valentine’s Day by train: cosy UK destinations
6 Feb Winter Olympics 2026: How to get to Milan by train from the UK
2 Feb Half Term by Train: Family Trips Made Easy

January

26 Jan Beat the January Blues with a Spontaneous Weekend by Train
22 Jan Save up to 50% on Advances with CrossCountry
19 Jan Cheap Winter Breaks by Train: Great Off-Peak Adventures
15 Jan FA Cup 4th Round Away Days: Smarter Train Travel in 2026
12 Jan Winter Train Travel Tips: Stay Safe, Warm & Save on Your Journeys
6 Jan The Great British Rail Sale Returns for 2026

2025

December

29 Dec TrainSplit 2025 Improvements: The Features That Changed How You Book
27 Dec Save 50% with West Midlands Railway from today until 5th Jan!
22 Dec Your Twixmas Escape Plan: Where to Go Between Christmas and New Year
15 Dec A little Christmas help from the TrainSplit team
8 Dec Quiet Cathedral Cities Worth Visiting by Train
1 Dec All the Way Home for Christmas: Surviving (and Enjoying) Holiday Train Travel

November

17 Nov Trains to Christmas Markets: Festive Trips Made Easy (and Affordable)
3 Nov Dartmoor by Train

October

September

29 Sep Best Train + Pub Walks in the UK
22 Sep Rainy Season Travel: Where to Go (and Stay Dry)
15 Sep Back to Uni? Don’t Pay Full Price for Train Tickets
10 Sep Save More, Travel Light: UK Train Tips for Day Trips and Weekends
8 Sep Train Ticket Prices Are Going Up (Again). Here’s How to Spend Less
1 Sep Last-Minute Summer Travel Ideas for 2025

August

29 Aug ScotRail Scraps Peak Fares - What This Means for You
26 Aug Cheese and wine in the UK - an exploration by rail
22 Aug How to Get to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Matches by Train
18 Aug Sip, Ride, Save: The Ultimate Guide to Train Trips for Afternoon Tea
11 Aug Explore the UK’s National Parks and Forest Walks by Train
4 Aug 8 UK No-Fly Family Adventures by Train

July

June

25 Jun 30 Years On the Right Track: The Raileasy Story
23 Jun Save on your next trip to Liverpool or London with London Northwestern Railway's Pay a Lot Less sale
23 Jun Exploring the Cotswolds by Train
16 Jun The Best Scenic Train Journeys in Devon and Cornwall
13 Jun The Old Rule Is Broken — How Split Ticketing Can Save You Money on Britain’s Railways
9 Jun Best UK Coastal Train Journeys to Kick Off Summer 2025
2 Jun Festivals by Train 2025: How to Travel Cheaper, Smarter, and Saner

May