Generally available for travel after the morning peak Monday - Friday (trains arriving into London from 1000, or trains departing after 0930 in the West Midlands) and anytime at weekends, Off-Peak tickets are
- cheaper than Anytime tickets
- available without pre-booking
- available for seating in standard class accommodation only
Please note:
- Off-peak tickets to/from London are not valid on trains leaving Euston between 1645 and 1845, for journeys to Watford Junction and any station as far as (and including) Long Buckby.
- Off-peak tickets are not valid on trains leaving central Birmingham (New Street, Snow Hill, Moor Street, Jewellery Quarter and Five Ways) between 1635 and 1800, unless you are travellling beyond Hereford, Shrewsbury, Stafford or Northampton.
Off-Peak Day Single / Return tickets
For shorter off-peak journeys (generally less than 50 miles), outward and return travel must be taken on the date printed on the tickets.
Off-Peak Single / Return tickets
For longer off-peak journeys (generally more than 50 miles), outward travel must be taken on the date printed on the ticket and return travel must be taken within one month.
Off-Peak Day Travelcard (London and the South East only)
This has the same restrictions as an Off-Peak Day Return ticket, but also includes unlimited travel on London's buses, tubes and most trains in the Transport for London area. Not valid for travel on services departing London Euston between 4.45pm and 6.45pm.
Super Off-Peak Single / Return tickets
Available on our longer distance journeys (generally more than 50 miles). These are cheaper than Off-Peak tickets but have morning and evening peak restrictions Monday - Friday (these restrictions are independent of the changes on January 4). They are available for travel anytime at weekends and bank holidays. Outward travel must be taken on the date shown on the ticket with return travel within one month.
The Super Off-Peak ticket restrictions are as follows:
- Not valid for travel on London Midland services timed to ARRIVE London Terminals before 1300.
- Not valid for travel on northbound London Midland services timed to DEPART London Terminals or any other station, before 1030.
- Not valid for travel on London Midland services timed to DEPART any station between 1630 and 1930 in either direction (except for the 1829 London Euston to Crewe service) unless a connecting service is being used to complete a journey begun at a valid time.
Family Travelcard (London and the South East only)
This has the same restrictions as an Off-Peak Day Travelcard, but you pay a reduced rate. Up to two adults and up to four children (5-15 years) can travel on this ticket with each child paying just £1 each. There must be at least one adult and one child travelling together to get this ticket. Not valid for travel on services departing London Euston between 4.45pm and 6.45pm.
nNetwork Daytripper (Network West Midlands only)
A daily ticket valid within the Network West Midlands area which includes unlimited travel on rail, Metro and bus services, Monday - Friday after 9.30am and all day at weekends and bank holidays. The restrictions introduced on January 4 do not apply to the nNetwork Daytripper.
Ranger & Rover tickets
If you want to explore more than one place in a day or over seven days then our great value Ranger and Rover tickets are the ticket for you. You can travel anytime at weekends and bank holidays and after 9am Monday - Friday. They are only available to buy from staffed stations. The restrictions introduced on January 4 do not apply to the Ranger and Rover tickets.
West Midlands Day Ranger
A West Midlands Day Ranger ticket allows you unlimited travel by train in a day anywhere shown on this map below. You can travel on any of the following train operators' services within the validity area: London Midland, Northern, First Great Western, Arriva Trains Wales, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry Trains and Virgin Trains.
Day Ranger costs
| Adult | £16.80 |
| Child (5-15 years) | £8.40 |
| Family | £33.60 |
| Railcard | £11.10 |
Family tickets are valid for up to two adults and up to four children. There are no additional discounts for Family & Friends Railcard holders. The Railcard price applies only to holders of a 16-25, Senior or Disabled Persons Railcard.
Heart of England 7 Day & Flexi Rover
A Heart of England 7 Day Rover and Flexi Rover gives you the freedom of spending up to seven days visiting lots of places, see the map below for where you can go. A 7 Day Rover allows you to travel for seven consecutive days, whereas the Flexi Rover is available for any three days travel in a period of seven consecutive days. Both Heart of England 7 Day Rover and Flexi Rover tickets enable you to travel on all train operators services on the routes shown on this map.
Heart of England 7 Day Rover costs
| Adult | £84.80 |
| Child/Railcard | £55.95 |
Heart of England Flexi Rover costs
| Adult | £65.20 |
| Child/Railcard | £43.05 |
The Railcard price applies only to holders of a 16-25, Senior or Disabled Persons Railcard.
