Rail fares are set to increase but it's not too late for people in Suffolk to get some good prices on their train tickets.

From March 5, fares will rise by an average of 5.9% and customers are being urged to purchase tickets in advance to benefit from cheaper prices.

Anyone buying tickets for travel after March 5 can benefit from 2022 prices if they buy between now and Saturday, March 4.

Customers buying tickets from Sunday, March 5 onwards will be charged the new fares.

Martin Moran, commercial director at Greater Anglia, said: “If you buy a ticket between now and March 4, even for travel after March 5, the ticket will be sold at the current price.

"The new fares will only start to be sold on and from March 5 itself.

“We want customers to benefit from the best value fares. When using ticket machines, customers can select the ‘cheapest fare’ button and anyone purchasing Advance tickets via our website can use the ‘best fare finder’.”

Greater Anglia has also encouraged train users to buy tickets directly from its website or app as it does not charge booking fees.

Despite a rise in ticket fares, there will be no changes to car parking charges across the Greater Anglia network.

East Anglian Daily Times: Train strikes will be going ahead in MarchTrain strikes will be going ahead in March (Image: PA)

In the coming weeks, strike action will affect services on March 16, March 18, March 30 and April 1.

Anyone travelling on those days is advised to check before they travel.