Do you often travel with West Midlands Railway? Then you might like to consider a West Midlands Railway Season Ticket to unlock unlimited travel and help you save money. Check out our guide below, which explains what West Midlands Railway Season Tickets are, the different types and how to buy yours.
What is a West Midlands Railways Season Ticket?
A West Midlands Railway Station-To-Station Season Ticket gives you unlimited travel between two set train stations on West Midlands Railway services. It is valid at any time of day and on any day of the week - including weekends and bank holidays. Season Tickets are ideal for regular commuters and there are many different types available, including Weekly, Monthly, Custom, Annual, Flexi and Student.
Find out more about Season Tickets and purchase yours today here.
Why get a West Midlands Railways Season Ticket?
- With a Station-To-Station Season Ticket, you get unlimited travel between two stations of your choice on West Midlands Railway services, meaning you can make the journey as many times as you want on that given day.
- They are much better value than buying a return ticket or two single tickets each day.
- Season Tickets allow you to travel at any time of day, even peak hours, weekends and bank holidays! So, they’re just as flexible as Anytime tickets.
- You can customise how long you’d like your West Midlands Railway Season Ticket to cover. There’s even a Flexi option that means you save when you travel up to 8 times within 28 days (or roughly twice a week - perfect for hybrid workers).
- Save time on your journey thanks to no more queueing at ticket offices.
Types of West Midlands Railways Season Ticket
West Midlands Railway Weekly Season Ticket
Do you travel on the same route three or more days a week? Then the West Midlands Railway Weekly Season Ticket is the right one for you. It allows seven consecutive days of unlimited travel between the two named stations and is cheaper than buying five Anytime Day Returns.
West Midlands Railway Monthly Season Ticket
If you’re planning on travelling on the same route for more than a week, consider buying the West Midlands Railway Monthly Season Ticket. It enables you to travel between two named stations as much as you want within a full calendar month and is cheaper than buying four Weekly Season Tickets.
West Midlands Railway Custom Season Ticket
Need to travel on the same route for more than a month but less than a year? Then the West Midlands Railway Custom Season Ticket is made for you. It enables you to add extra days or months to your Season Ticket and enjoy the same discounted rate.
West Midlands Railway Annual Season Ticket
If you’re travelling between the same two stations throughout the year, the West Midlands Railway Annual Season Ticket is your best option to save money. Plus, if you’re travelling between stations within the South or East of England, you’ll automatically get an Annual Gold Card, giving you access to even more discounts.
West Midlands Railway Flexi Season Ticket
If you travel between two stations a couple of times a week, a West Midlands Railway Flexi Season Ticket could be just the thing for you. It gives you unlimited travel between two named stations for 8 days within a 28-day period.
West Midlands Railway Student Season Ticket
Travel to school, college or university every day by train? Then consider buying a West Midlands Railway Student Season Ticket. It is valid for a whole academic term and costs 50% less than a usual adult season ticket.
Which West Midlands Railways Season Ticket is best for me?
If you need more help to figure out which West Midlands Railway Season Ticket would be best for you, National Rail has a really helpful tool where you tell it how often and where you travel to, and it will tell you which season ticket would work best for you.
Check out the National Rail Season Ticket Calculator here.
How to buy West Midlands Railways Season Tickets
It's easy! You can hop on our dedicated Season Tickets page and simply punch in the two destinations you'd like to travel between. Then choose the type of Season Ticket you want (Weekly, Monthly, Custom, Annual, Flexi or Student) and click ‘Search’. This will bring up a number of options – simply click the one that best suits you and proceed to the ‘Purchase’ page.
Discover more about Season Tickets or buy yours today here.
It’s worth noting that if you buy your Season Ticket with Trip.com, you won’t necessarily need to specify that you want a West Midlands Railway Season Ticket. You will actually be buying your Season Ticket based on the two stations you need to travel between, and if it’s a route provided by West Midlands Railway, then the Season Ticket will be issued by them.
Where can a West Midlands Railway Season Ticket take me?
West Midlands Railway is a train service provider operating in the West Midlands region. The regions and cities covered by West Midlands Railway include Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and other destinations within the West Midlands area.
You may want to consider a West Midlands Railway Season Ticket if you regularly travel between any of these stations:
How to get a West Midlands Railways Season Ticket refund
Cancellation policies vary according to ticket type, but if you're looking to cancel your booking, the easiest way to do so is via the Trip.com app.
Advanced tickets are usually non-refundable, while Off-Peak or Anytime tickets are generally refundable. An administration fee of up to £10 per ticket will be charged for refunds.
You can get a refund up to 28 days from the expiry date on your Off-Peak or Anytime tickets by following these instructions:
- Open the Trip.com app and go to 'Account' > 'My bookings'
- Choose the ticket that you want to refund
- Tap the 'Refund' button on the Booking Details page