Train ticket refunds

Apply for a refund if:

  • You changed your plans and didn’t make the journey at all
  • Disruption meant you decided not to travel, or you weren't able to make it to your destination
  • If you have a season ticket that you no longer require. Use delay repay to claim where due to severe disruption you were unable to travel. 

Ticket type refund information

  • The refund process varies according to the ticket type you have and where you purchased it. Please click on the ticket that applies to you for relevant information
  • A full refund, without administration fee will be given for Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, Evening Out, and Sunday Out tickets where due to a cancelled, delayed or rescheduled train you choose not to travel
  • You can also make a claim for expenses you've incurred during disruption
Advance tickets
Anytime, Off-Peak, Evening Out, Sunday Out, and Super Off-Peak tickets
Rangers and Rovers tickets
Season tickets
Replacement season tickets
Monthly auto-renewal season tickets
Flexi Season tickets
Car park season tickets
Forgotten your season ticket?
Forgotten your Railcard?

If you purchased your ticket from:

Our website
A South Western Railway station
Another train company, a travel agent or other source (such as Trainline)
A Transport for London outlet
Ticket machine price guarantee

Before completing the online form read the following advice:

Paper tickets
Tickets bought online but not yet collected
Smartcards
eTickets

You will receive an email with a unique reference number once your claim has been submitted.

Refund form

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