South Western Railway (SWR) is joining with train operators throughout England and Wales to make taking that special trip easier and cheaper. 

For a limited period, SWR is offering tickets at up to half price on some of its most popular routes to and from London. 

The Great British Rail Sale starts today, Tuesday 23 January, and continues until Monday 29 January, with customers able to claim up to 50% off selected Advance and Off-Peak rail tickets. 

SWR has 200,000 tickets for sale to more than 80 destinations on its network including Exeter, Weymouth, Winchester and Portsmouth. 

Top destinations include: 

  • Winchester – see King Arthur’s legendary Round Table, with more pubs per head than any city in the UK (£9) 
  • Southampton – tour the Old Town and the Maritime Quarter and embark on cruises to exotic destinations worldwide (£9) 
  • Bournemouth – enjoy seven miles of award-winning sandy beach and a thriving Victorian coastal town (£12)  
  • Salisbury – discover the prehistoric mysteries of the world-famous Stonehenge monument and gaze up at one of the UK’s most magnificent cathedrals (£9) 
  • Portsmouth – climb aboard Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory and other iconic vessels at the Historic Dockyard, or hop on onward travel to the Isle of Wight (£9) 
  • Brockenhurst – step out at the largest village in the New Forest and encounter the enchanting local wildlife (£10) 
  • Poole – survey Europe's largest natural harbour, with the beautiful Sandbanks Beach nearby (£12) 
  • Weymouth – arrive at the gateway to the Jurassic Coast with stunning scenery and fossils waiting to be found (£13) 
  • Haslemere – explore the Surrey Hills National Landscape to the north and England’s newest national park, the South Downs National Park, to the south (£8) 
  • Andover – race over to Thruxton, the UK’s fastest motor sport circuit (£9) 

Prices listed are for single journeys from London, but these prices also apply if you’re looking to take a trip to the capital for sightseeing, shopping or a theatre trip. 

Peter Williams, SWR’s Customer and Commercial Director said: 

“We’re delighted to be part of the Great British Rail Sale and to give customers the opportunity to visit many outstanding destinations throughout the South West, at a great discount. 

“Whether it’s visiting family or friends or taking a break away, we look forward to welcoming both new and returning customers aboard South Western Railway as part of this very special offer.” 

Sale tickets will start to become available from midnight on Tuesday 23 January for journeys taking place between Wednesday 31 January and Friday 15 March.