Holiday competition

Win a UK city break worth £2,000

Transpennine Express is offering you the chance to explore the north of England or Scotland by winning a city break worth up to £2,000. 

Explore some of the UK's vibrant cities while enjoying a generous prize that covers travel and accommodation. The winner will have the opportunity to choose a city break in Newcastle, Edinburgh or York. Travel will be provided, along with hotel accommodation, activities and spending money.

Be quick! This one ends at midnight on Sunday 20th July.

What do you win?

  • Return train travel to the winner’s nearest TransPennine station or airfare from Belfast to Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle and return transfers to TransPennine station 
  • Return train travel on TransPennine Express to Newcastle, Edinburgh or York
  • 2 nights’ 4-star hotel accommodation in either Newcastle, Edinburgh or York, based on sharing a double occupancy room with breakfast
  • Daily evening meal restaurants in the chosen city, up to the daily value of £60 per person including drinks and gratuity 
  • Activity of the winner choosing
  • £250 spending money (winner only)

How to enter

  • Visit the Transpennine Express competition page
  • Answer the question: What is the river that Hattie cycles over which is famous to Newcastle? The answer is The River Tyne
  • Fill in the entry form with your details
  • Submit your entry before the closing date

Competition closes

20th July 2025 at 23:59

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