Great British Rail Sale day trips from north London for under £15

Discounted tickets are on selected routes only, and must be bought at least 3-7 days prior to travel. But the annual rail bonanza offers the chance to plan some exciting day trips before March 25.

Prices are from as little as £4.20 one way for the 28 minute trip to the city of St Albans.

St Albans with its stunning cathedral, Roman remains and old market place is easily reached from St Pancras Station. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

It features ancient ruins including a Roman theatre which can be seen at the Verulamium Park and Museum. There’s also an 11th century cathedral, said to be the oldest continuous place for Christian worship, and a medieval clock tower to climb.

Shopping ranges from a bustling market to plenty of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, not to mention historic pubs like Ye Olde Fighting Cocks.

Travelling from St Pancras station via Southeastern rail you can visit another cathedral city in just more than an hour, from £8.10 one way.

River Stour in Canterbury in Kent which is easy to reach from St Pancras Station. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Steeped in history with bags of charm, the famous Canterbury Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are also family friendly walking tours which make history come alive, medieval walls to explore, winding streets, and the tales of Chaucer at the Canterbury Tales attraction.

Over at Marylebone station you can visit the dreaming spires of Oxford in 1 hour 20 minutes for around £10 return.

As well as visits to the city’s famous colleges which make up the university, there are iconic sights to take in such as the Bodleian Library, Sheldonian Theatre and Radcliffe Camera or the world class Ashmolean Museum.

The famous Radcliffe Camera in Oxford which can be reached from Marylebone Station for a day trip. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

You can enjoy a visit to one of the many cafes, a Harry Potter walking tour, or cruise up the river.

Finally a starting price of £7 one way gets you from Marylebone station to the town of Warwick in 1 hour 20 minutes. A 15 minute walk will bring you to the world renowned castle, which was built by William the Conqueror and was once the seat of the Earls of Warwick.

Today the riverside castle is a huge attraction with immersive history attractions, jousting, birds of prey and archery displays, a Horrible Histories maze and a castle walls walk.

It’s a full day out in itself but the town also features the Market Hall Museum and picturesque Mill Garden by the banks of the Avon.

Further details from nationalrail.co.uk/great-british-rail-sale