Perfect for: Flexible schedules or short-term work.
The deal: Get 7 days of unlimited travel for the price of just 5.
Why it's great: A low-commitment way to save money.
Commuting is different for everyone. Our tickets are too.
Find the best ticket for your schedule to maximise your savings on every journey. Explore our guide now to save money on your commute 👇
Frequent commuters (3+ times a week)
If you travel the same route often, a Season Ticket can save you the most. Plus, you get big benefits:
- Save money on every journey versus daily tickets.
- Get unlimited travel for the pass duration.
Price comparison: Milton Keynes to London Euston
See how much you save with a Season Ticket. We've compared the cost versus buying Anytime Day Return tickets on this route.
Season ticket type | Price | Saving vs. Day Returns |
Weekly | £170.90 | Save £36.30 vs. 4 Anytime Day Returns |
Monthly | £656.30 | Save £27.30 vs. 4 Weekly Season Tickets |
Annual | £6,836 | Save £1,039.60 vs. 12 Monthly Season Tickets |
Season ticket cost comparison table for the route Milton Keynes Central to London Euston. Prices correct as of September 2025
Find out more about season tickets
Flexible commuters (1-2 times a week)
If you commute 1-2 times a week, or need a little more flexibility for your commute, explore the below ticket options.
For the smart saver: Off-Peak ⏰
For total flexibility: Anytime 💪
For the hybrid worker: Flexi-season 💸
For the forward planner: Advance 📆
If your commute doesn’t follow the traditional 9-to-5, our off-peak tickets are a simple way to save while travelling on our typically quieter services.
Perfect for: Students, part-time workers, and anyone who can travel outside of busy commuter hours.
The deal: Save big by travelling on quieter services.
Why it's great:
- Lower fares same journey: Off-peak tickets offer great savings just for travelling outside of the busy commuter rush.
- Weekends included: Whether it’s a Saturday shift or a Sunday study session, you’ll benefit from our reduced fares.
- Less crowded carriages: Enjoy a generally quieter journey with more space to sit, read, or relax.
Find out more about Off-peak tickets.
For a fully flexible way to commute, our anytime tickets give you the freedom to travel whenever it suits you, with no need to plan in advance or worry about peak-hour restrictions.
Perfect for: Anyone who needs to travel at the last minute or during peak hours.
The deal: The ultimate freedom to travel whenever you want, no pre-booking needed.
Why it's great:
- Valid all day, every day: Travel at any time, including peak commuter hours, between your chosen stations.
- No pre-booking required: Ideal for unpredictable schedules, spontaneous plans, or work days that don’t follow a fixed routine.
- Break up your journey: Stop off at stations along the way as many times as you need.
Find out more about Anytime tickets.
Flexi season tickets give you the freedom to travel when you need without paying for the days you don’t.
Perfect for: Commuting 2-3 times a week with an unpredictable schedule.
The deal: Get 8 flexible days of travel over 28 days for a set price.
Why it's great:
- 8 days of unlimited travel: Use your days whenever you need them - perfect for hybrid work.
- Valid during peak hours: Travel during the busiest times without paying extra.
- More cost-effective: Cheaper than buying 8 individual daily tickets.
- Easy access: Buy online and store your passes digitally, so all you have to do is tap your phone at the platform gate.
Find out more about Flexi Season tickets .
Advance tickets reward forward planning. This is the best way to get the lowest price on your trip.
Perfect for: Longer distance single journeys where your travel time is fixed.
The deal: Secure our cheapest fares by booking early. You must travel on a specific train. Tickets are limited, so book fast.
Why it's great:
- Maximum savings: Book early to get the biggest discount.
- Use your Railcard: Normal Railcard discounts apply to save you more.
- Easy to buy: Tickets are available until 10 minutes before travel.
Find out more about Flexi Season tickets.
Student commuters
Whether you're heading to college in Wolverhampton, university in Birmingham, or sixth form in Coventry, commuting by train is a cost-effective way to get to class. With WMR student season tickets, you can travel as many times as you need during term time and save up to 50% on adult season tickets.
If you're aged 16 or over and in full-time education, our student season tickets offer:
- Up to 50% off adult season tickets
- Unlimited travel between two stations in term time with no restrictions on peak hours
- Skip the ticket machine queues and use a digital pass on your phone for your commutes
- Set pricing with one upfront fee, making it easier to plan ahead and stay on budget
Find out more about student ticket tips .
Business train travel
For businesses, our dedicated online hub, Just Business, makes managing train travel simple and stress-free. Just Business is built with businesses in mind, helping to simplify corporate travel in Birmingham and beyond.
With Just Business, you can:
- Use a single, streamlined account to manage all your company’s train bookings
- Avoid third-party fees
- Book flexible ticket types to suit everything from group trips to last-minute meetings
- Incorporate smart budgeting with our built-in spend tracking and reporting tools
- Gain insight into your organisation’s carbon savings when choosing rail over road
Find out more about Just Business.
Travel tips for train commuters
Whether you’re a seasoned train traveller or are just starting your train commutes, here are some top tips to make your journeys smooth and as stress-free as possible:
Your essential commuter app 📲
Our app simplifies your travel. Get everything you need in one quick tool.
- See train times and platforms instantly. ⏰
- Purchase tickets quickly and securely. 🎟️
- Store your ticket on your phone for easy access. 📱
- Check service updates and warnings instantly. 🔔
- Save your journey to see live times at a glance. ⭐
FAQs
Can I use a railcard when booking commuter train tickets?
Can I store my commuter season ticket on my phone?
Which ticket option is best if I only commute twice a week?
What are the benefits of commuting by train?
For extra savings when you’re heading into work, you can use a railcard to save up to a third on off-peak and advance commuter tickets. We offer a range of railcard options for different age groups, including 16-25 and 26-30, ideal for students and young professionals commuting to work and school.
Most LNR ticket types are available as digital tickets, including our season and flexi season ticket types.
Simply download the LNR app to manage your journeys, check live times, and view your mobile tickets to scan at the platform gates.
f you plan to travel to work two days a week, our flexi season ticket offers the best value. With a flexi season ticket, you receive 8 day passes for unlimited train travel between your two chosen stations to be used within 28 days, so you only pay for the days you actually travel.
LNR train travel gives you more time to enjoy your morning commute or get ahead with your to-do lists without time-wasting traffic and parking stress, all while someone else takes care of the driving!
When you hop aboard the train, you can:
- Read a new book
- Catch up on emails
- Get stuck into a TV show
- Click play on your favourite playlists
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