Greater Anglia launches discounts for exploring Suffolk by train this summer

Greater Anglia is encouraging people to explore Suffolk by train with a range of discounted deals.

The train operator has introduced a variety of money-saving ticket options — including Advance fares, GroupSave, Duo tickets, Ranger passes and discounts with the Family & Friends Railcard.

Two events happening this month, which are said to be ideal for train travellers, include First Light Festival in Lowestoft and Felixstowe Book Festival.

Taking place over June 21 and 22, First Light Festival will celebrate the summer solstice with a free weekend of music, art, poetry, comedy, talks and family-friendly activities.

The festival begins at midday on Saturday and continues until 4pm on Sunday — with sunrise celebrations taking place from 3.30am on Sunday morning.

To help festivalgoers get home, Greater Anglia is running a special late-night train to Ipswich which departs Lowestoft at 11.05pm.

Lowestoft station is a 25-minute seafront walk from the festival site.

Felixstowe Book Festival returns to Harvest House for its twelfth year with appearances from award-winning and debut authors.

Celebrating ‘Books by the Sea’, tickets cost between £5 and £12 and there is a 15-minute walk to the venue from Felixstowe station.

Martin Moran, Greater Anglia’s commercial and customer services director, said: “Travelling by train is cheaper than you think and with our price promise and no booking fees, you are guaranteed to get the lowest price when you book through our website.

“Our region has so much to offer and whether it’s a trip to the city or coast, shopping or sightseeing, we are giving people more money to spend on having a great time by helping them save money on their train fare.”

To see the full list of offers, click here.

Advance tickets offer savings of between 60 and 70 per cent compared to standard walk-up prices.

Passengers can also access 2FOR1 entry to a number of attractions in London and East Anglia when travelling by train.

Other year-round ticket options include Duo tickets for two people travelling together, GroupSave for groups of three or more and a discounted London evening out fare for those staying overnight in the capital.

A Club 50 discount is also available for passengers aged 50 and over.