Rail Sale returns with more than 100,000 discounted East Midlands Railway tickets available
- Rail Sale has now begun - with the chance to save up to 50% on selected Advance tickets
- More than 100,000 discounted tickets are available across EMR’s network
- Tickets can be booked between Tuesday, 6 January and Monday, 12 January 2026,
East Midlands Railway (EMR), which is operated by Transport UK, is encouraging customers to book early as the Rail Sale returns, offering savings of up to 50% on selected Advance tickets.
More than 100,000 discounted tickets are available across EMR’s Intercity and Connect services, as well as routes including Liverpool to Norwich, Nottingham to Skegness, Nottingham to Lincoln, and Derby to Crewe.
With a limited number of tickets available, customers are advised to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Tickets can be booked between Tuesday, 6 January and Monday, 12 January 2026, with discounted travel available between Tuesday, 13 January and Wednesday, 25 March 2026.
Promotional tickets are subject to availability and may not be offered on selected routes, fare flows, or travel dates.
More information on how to book is available on EMR's website: https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/.
Simon Pready, Commercial Director at East Midlands Railway, said: "Following the success of last year’s Rail Sale, we’re excited to offer customers even more fantastic savings across our network.
“With tickets limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, we’d encourage everyone to book early and take advantage of these popular fares before they’re gone.”
Great discounts on Advance tickets
Some of our discounts from Nottingham
| From | Destination | Price |
| Nottingham | London St Pancras | From £23.00 |
| Nottingham | Sheffield | From £4.60 |
| Nottingham | Manchester | from £10.90 |
Some of our discounts from Derby
| From | Destination | Price |
| Derby | Leicester | From £3.50 |
| Derby | Sheffield | From £2.90 |
| Derby | London St Pancras | From £24.50 |
Some of our discounts from Leicester
| From | Destination | Price |
| Leicester | Sheffield | From £4.70 |
| Leicester | Lincoln | From £9.10 |
| Leicester | London St Pancras | From £21.20 |
Some of our discounts from Sheffield
| From | Destination | Price |
| Sheffield | Nottingham | From £4.60 |
| Sheffield | Manchester | From £5.60 |
| Sheffield | London St Pancras | From £25.50 |
Other discounts across our routes
| From | Destination | Price |
| East Midlands Parkway | London St Pancras | From £23.00 |
| Liverpool | Manchester | From £3.40 |