Brentford inspires ticket-holders to take the train

Premier League club Brentford is inspiring fans to choose low-carbon travel options by teaming up with Trainline to give 20% off all train tickets for away matches. 

The promotion forms part of a collaboration with Trainline’s ‘I came by train’ campaign, which aims to encourage more people to take trains to lower their carbon footprint.

Fans travelling to fixtures outside of London will be able to save money on a single or return ticket, after securing their seat at the away match. The 20% discount on train tickets can also be redeemed in conjunction with a railcard.

The next away match eligible for the discounted train ticket scheme will be Brentford’s trip to Everton on November 23.

Running for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, the collaboration follows the positive response received after a trial that ran for fixtures against Manchester City and Manchester United earlier this year.

“We’re pleased to be the first Premier League football club to be working with I came by train and Trainline on this positive initiative,” commented Brentford sustainability manager James Beale.

“Making our club more sustainable goes beyond what we do at our stadium, it’s also about the travel choices we all make. How fans travel can have a big impact on our carbon footprint. We’re hopeful that this initiative makes it easier and cheaper for fans to make a better choice on travel for the environment.

“We encourage Brentford fans to take up the offer this season and provide their invaluable support for the Bees away from home.”

According to the I came by train campaign, travelling by train creates 67% less carbon dioxide than driving.

“About 55% of football fans travel to matches by car, and as a nation, the most impactful thing we can do to reduce our carbon emissions is change the way we travel,” added Natalie Marques, I came by train’s head of sustainability.

“Swapping just one journey from the car to the train can have a significant effect on the environment.”