The 'secret train fare' offering up to 50 percent off tickets

An East Midlands Railway train
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Hundreds of customers are now saving money on rail travel by taking advantage of 'secret fares'. Earlier this year East Midlands Railway and Seatfrog teamed up to create The Secret Fare, which is aimed at those who have flexible travel times.

Through this partnership, customers can save up to 50 percent on tickets through the Seatfrog app or website. This means via the app or website customers can travel with East Midlands Railway between Nottingham and London or Derby and London for as little as £12, or between Sheffield and London from £16. Customers have to choose a 'travel window' based on availability.

On the secret fare option, there are plenty of other great route options available, such as between Nottingham and Norwich for £16 or Nottingham and Liverpool for £10.

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Secret fare tickets become available as soon as a service opens for reservation, which is usually around three months before and lasts up to two days before the journey. Philippa Creswell, Customer Service Director at East Midlands Railway, said: "Secret Fare is all about making it even easier to find a great fare and so far more than 500 of our customers have taken advantage. It's perfect for those with flexible schedules.

"Whether you're planning a spontaneous getaway or looking for a budget-friendly way to visit family and friends, Secret Fare provides a simple, efficient way to travel." All customers need to do is choose their journey and data, select a time window, such as morning, evening or afternoon.

Then Seatfrog will email the discounted ticket 24 hours before the service is due to depart. It's a great way for passengers to save some money, and with Christmas just around the corner it's a handy way to visit family and friends for a cheaper price, or even visit a different Christmas market a little further away.