15 April 2026 •
Local rail operator c2c Railway will be providing free train travel for those taking part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 26 April 2026.
To claim the free return trip, participating runners simply need to present their official race number or finisher’s medal to c2c colleagues, at both their departure and arrival stations.
c2c Managing Director Rob Mullen, said:
“As a keen runner, I’m thrilled that we can once again provide free c2c train travel for those participating in the London Marathon.
“It’s inspiring to see so many runners supporting a wide range of charities and good causes throughout the UK and our own communities. I’d like to extend my best wishes to everyone taking part in this year’s marathon.”
For those planning to head to London and support those taking part in the London Marathon, buy your tickets online three or more days in advance and save a third on Off-Peak Return tickets by clicking here.
If the London Marathon has motivated you, c2c is holding an ‘Ultra’ marathon raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK on Saturday 12 September, with a new 10-mile race included this year. For more info and to register, click here.
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Notes to Editors
About c2c
- c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.
- c2c is one of the UK’s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 37.3 million journeys are made on its services every year.
- The operation of all c2c services transferred into public ownership on Sunday 20 July 2025 and is managed by DFTO (DfT Operator Ltd).
- For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net
About DFTO
- DFTO is the government’s public sector rail owning group. Its purpose is to bring all currently privately-owned train operators into public ownership in advance of the creation of Great British Railways in 2027.
- The group’s current train operating companies are: c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern, Southeastern, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express and WM Trains (London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway).
- DFTO runs more than 8,500 services each weekday and delivers more than 660 million customer journeys across its networks every year.
Images:
Featured Image: c2c 720 train
Second Image: c2c Managing Director, Rob Mullen completing the c2c Ultra Marathon