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What is Traveller?
Traveller is an exclusive club designed specifically for our regular First Class customers.
What are the benefits?
- Free First Class weekend travel for you and a partner (weekends include all day Friday, and until noon on Monday).
Children travel for just £10 return, and under 5's travel free
- Priority reserved car parking in 16 of our station car parks across the UK. Priority spaces are available at any of the following stations:
Birmingham International, Carlisle, Coventry, Crewe, Lancaster, Macclesfield, Manchester Piccadilly, Oxenholme, Penrith, Preston, Rugby, Runcorn, Stafford, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton.
- Priority seating in First Class on Pendolino trains
- Complimentary alcoholic drinks in the First Class lounge at London Euston for you and a fellow First Class passenger
Who can join?
You can qualify for membership by making at least eight First Class return journeys or 16 First Class single journeys on Virgin Trains routes within a consecutive three month period.
Eligible tickets are:
- First Anytime (formerly First Open)
(Return tickets must be worth £70 or more and single tickets must be worth £35 or more)
- Virgin Business
(Tickets must be worth £165 or more)
- Advance First
(Tickets must be worth £55 or more)
First Class season ticket holders are also eligible (3 month season tickets must be worth £3,010 or more, and annual season tickets must be worth £6,900 or more).
As part of the Fare Simplification changes across the rail network, from 7 September 2008 First Open tickets are now called First Anytime. First Open tickets purchased before 7 September are still eligible for Traveller membership, providing they meet the qualifying criteria.
Are Value Advance First tickets eligible?
Unfortunately, Value Advance tickets are not an eligible ticket type for Traveller.
How can I join?
There are a few ways you can join:
- Complete the application form online, print it out and put it in the post together with your tickets
- Pick up an application form from one of our First Class lounges
- Or call our Traveller Membership Services team on 0870 043 3991
How long is it valid for?
Twelve months - after this time, you will have to re-qualify. We'll let you know nearer the time what you'll need to do to renew your membership.
Where do I have to buy my tickets to qualify?
There is no restriction on where qualifying tickets must be purchased. However, tickets must be for journeys on the Virgin Trains network.
Will I get my original tickets sent back to me?
Your tickets will be returned to you in your welcome pack along with all your other membership details, if you have requested this on your application form.
Are photocopies of tickets acceptable?
Only clear photocopies of Season Tickets are acceptable. Any other ticket type must be supplied as an original ticket.
What do I receive when I join?
You will receive a Welcome Pack containing a booklet outlining the club benefits, a personalised membership card, a car sticker entitling you to priority car parking at selected stations and an exclusively designed luggage tag.
How long does it take for me to receive my membership card?
You will get your membership card within four weeks from when we receive your application.
Is it easy for me to start enjoying the benefits of Traveller?
Yes, very easy! We've made everything as simple as possible for you. There's a dedicated Traveller phone line and section on the website. And to enjoy the exclusive benefits, you simply need to carry your membership card, and display the priority car parking sticker.
How do I book free weekend travel?
Click here to book your free First Class weekend travel or call our dedicated Traveller booking line on 0845 30 50 100.
When can I use my free weekend travel?
Any time on Friday and up until 12pm on Mondays. Bookings can be made up to 6pm the day before departure, if you collect your tickets from a FastTicket machine.
Can my partner use my free weekend travel without me being onboard?
No, as a member of Traveller you must be present on the train at all times throughout the journey covered by the complimentary tickets.
How far in advance can I book my ticket?
Free weekend tickets are subject to availability. Therefore we strongly recommend to book at least one month before the departure date.
Can I book free weekend travel if I haven’t received my welcome pack yet?
You must be in receipt of your membership card before you can start to take advantage of the Traveller club benefits.
Can I change my free weekend reservation once it is booked?
Unfortunately once you have made a reservation for your weekend travel this cannot be changed.
How does the priority station car-parking work?
There will be a fixed number of reserved spaces at certain named stations. Spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Parking spaces are marked with a Reserved for Traveller sign. A Traveller car parking sticker must be displayed to take advantage of the parking. All car park charges still apply.
How does the priority seating work?
There are a fixed number of seats in First Class in coaches H and J on Pendolino trains, which will always be set aside for Traveller Members (Monday to Friday). These seats are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Is it possible to book priority seats?
The priority seats cannot be reserved. If you would like to make a seat reservation please do so by calling the Traveller booking line on 0845 30 50 100.
What should I do if I lose my membership card?
Call Traveller Membership Services on 0870 043 3991 to report the loss of your card. We will issue a new one for you.
A friend of mine would like to become a member. How can they join?
Your friend will have to fill in an application form and enclose the original qualifying tickets. Application forms can be completed and printed here or alternatively can be requested by calling Traveller Membership Services on 0870 043 3991. Application forms should be returned to: Traveller FREEPOST RRAR-XEZZ-BLBX, Valldata House, 2a Halifax Road Melksham SN12 6YY
Did we answer all your questions?
If you have any unanswered questions, please feel free to call Traveller Membership Services on 0870 043 3991.
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