
TransPennine Express offers money-saving deals for young and old(er) with fares as low as £6
TransPennine Express (TPE) is offering two money-saving deals for young and old(er) customers with some fares on offer as low as £6.
Students can now enjoy a 50 per cent discount while over 55s can take advantage of fares of just £25 return across the TPE network over the next few weeks.
To claim their discount, students with a 16-25 railcard can use the simple code TPESTUDENT on the train operator’s website or app.
Fares with this offer include:
Manchester to Glasgow from £10.15
Manchester to Leeds from £6
Leeds to Newcastle from £7.75
York to Edinburgh from £12.55
Darren Higgins, Commercial Director for TransPennine Express, said: “Whether you’re visiting friends and family back home or just fancy exploring a new city, you can now bag yourself a bargain with our student offer.
“With our network serving more than 40 universities across the north of England and Scotland, we’re delighted to be able to offer 50 per cent savings on rail travel to students.”
Meanwhile, customers aged 55 and over can grab a huge discount on tickets across TPE’s network with prices capped at £25 for a Standard Class return ticket, and at £45 for a First Class ticket.
Called Club 55, this offer gives people the chance to explore the North of England and Scotland. Customers should carry proof of age with them while travelling. Return journeys are valid for one calendar month and can be purchased up until 11.59pm the day before travelling. This offer is running until Friday 4 April 2024.
Darren continued: “We’re proud to connect the North of England and Scotland, especially as there is so much see and do across our region. From exploring some of our most beautiful historic cities in York and Edinburgh to shopping trips in Leeds and Liverpool.”
For full terms and conditions visit TPE’s website.
Notes to editors
TPE’s student discount applies to TransPennine Express Standard Advance Purchase tickets only. Standard advance tickets to and from Manchester Airport are excluded from this offer. The promotion only applies to TPE services.
For TPE’s Club 55 promotion, tickets are available for use by customers aged 55 and over (proof of age is required). Journeys to and from Manchester Airport are excluded from this offer. The promotion only applies to TPE services. Club 55 launches on Tuesday 25 February 2025 and runs until Friday 4 April 2025. Please note that return travel is valid for one calendar month meaning that customers purchasing tickets for outward travel on Friday 4 April will have until Friday 2 May 2025 to make their return journey. Club 55 tickets can only be purchased up until 11:59pm the day before travel.