The best time for buying train tickets at hugely discounted prices has been announced.

Savvy commuters can snap up as much as 50% off millions of tickets from Tuesday (January 14) as the government kicks off its annual rail sale. It will continue until Monday, January 20 and is available on travel between January 17 and March 31.

UK bargain-hunters are in for a treat, according to Catch A Gem, an online resource that shares insight on the latest discounts and freebies. In their latest