Ways to save

Semi-flexible tickets: buy anytime
and travel off-peak only

If you can travel outside of peak hours, like Saturday morning rather than Friday evening for instance, then you can find a cheaper ticket. You can buy Off-Peak tickets any time before you travel. You'll enjoy quieter trains as well, so you can stretch out without stretching your budget.

Find out when you can travel off-peak

Book ahead only: buy in advance
and travel on specific trains

By thinking ahead and booking up to 12 weeks in advance you can save loads. In fact, with Advance tickets*, the earlier you book, the more you're likely to save, and you can still travel during the busiest times of the day. You can buy a First Advance for a set train too, and enjoy all the luxury and complimentary extras of First Class for less. So, you know what they say about the early bird.

*Advance tickets are non-refundable and only valid for travel on the train you purchased your ticket for. Tickets purchased during a sale may be cheaper than Advance tickes.

Fully flexible tickets:
buy anytime and travel anytime

If you'd like the freedom to hop on any train you want, these are the tickets for you. There's no need to plan your day around catching a train, leaving you free to make the most of your time.

Go for First Anytime to get total flexibility plus all those extra touches of luxury and comfort. Ideal for when you're stuck in a meeting that could overrun. Don't worry, you can unwind onboard while we whisk you home once you're done.

Travel First Class and the service begins even before your journey does, in one of our First Class lounges*. Then once on board, enjoy the extra touches that really make a difference, like stretching out in a comfier, roomier seat and complimentary refreshments, direct to your table.

*Virgin Trains First Class lounges are situated at Brimingham International, Birmingham New Street, Coventry, Crewe, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Runcorn, Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton.