A Hartlepool rail operator has announced its annual ticket sale - with savings of 50 percent or more on a range of routes across the region.

More than three million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are available for half the usual price as part of the Great British Rail sale.

Northern has slashed the prices of select advance purchase tickets as part of the nationwide sale from Tuesday, January 6, until Monday, January 12.

Customers will be able to snap up reduced advance fares for travel across the North of England between January 13 and March 25.

Hartlepool rail operator Northern has announced its annual ticket sale, with savings of 50 percent or more on a range of routes.

placeholder image — Hartlepool rail operator Northern has announced its annual ticket sale, with savings of 50 percent or more on a range of routes.

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: "Rail is already one of the best and most affordable ways to get around the North and beyond, and the return of the Great British Rail Sale gives our customers a brilliant opportunity to save money while enjoying more days out and trips further afield.

"With millions of discounted tickets available and fares as low as £1 between some of the key northern towns and cities, it’s the perfect time to plan ahead and make the most of what our region has to offer.”

The rail sale includes direct trains from Hartlepool to Middlesbrough for £1, Newcastle for £1.60 and Hexham for £2.90.

Discounted fares are available through usual ticket-buying channels, including online, at stations and ticket offices.