Oyster card holders are able to travel to popular UK towns and cities at massively discounted prices in a new month-long promotion.
From Saturday 26th June to Sunday 25th July inclusive, train companies in conjunction with Transport for London (TfL) are offering savings on off-peak journeys from London to more than 500 popular cities, seaside towns and countryside escapes, with some fares offering more than 75% off normal prices.
Those living in London and surrounding areas who hold an Oyster card can buy off-peak return fares to destinations for as little as £5 or £10 First Class. Destinations included in the ‘Get out of London’ offer are Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Eastbourne, Oxford, Salisbury, Southend and Windsor. Examples of the savings that can be made include:
·        London to Brighton return for £5 or £10 First Class, down from £21.60/£32.50 (77%/70% discount)
·        London to Cardiff return for £20 or £40 First Class, down from £74/£166 (73%/76% discount)
·        London to Bournemouth for £20, down from £41.70 (52% discount)
·        London to Clacton-on-Sea for £10 or £15 First Class, down from £22.30/£84.20 (55%/82% discount)
To claim their discount, card holders need to visit www.daysoutguide.co.uk/oyster <http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/oyster> to download a special rail voucher for each return journey. They must use their Oyster card to reach the London mainline station and show the voucher at the booking office to receive the discount.
Tickets can also be bought in advance with the voucher from National Rail stations in London.