Rail fares

Annual statistics measuring the change in prices charged by train operating companies to rail passengers, normally introduced in March of each year.

For details on how these statistics are compiled, please see our Rail fares index quality and methodology report and for information on any revisions, please see our Revisions log.

Data and reports that include previous statistical releases on Rail fares can be found on the National Archives.

Our statistical practice is regulated by the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR).

If you have any questions or feedback on these statistics, please contact rail.stats@orr.gov.uk

Latest statistical release

Date published: 30 Jul 2026
Date next published: TBC

Rail fares across Great Britain saw no change in 2026 compared with a 4.1% increase in the Retail Prices Index (RPI) between March 2025 and March 2026.
Regulated rail fares fell by 0.1%, slightly under the expected 0% change across England, Scotland and Wales.
Fares in the London and South East sector, which accounts for almost half of all fare revenue, decreased by 0.1% compared with 2025. Long distance fares decreased by 0.2% and Regional fares increased by 0.5%.