Business Train Travel

Choosing rail for business travel is better for business, people, and the environment. Reduce your company’s carbon footprint, save money on travel costs, work while your travel, and get to your destination with ease.

With SWR Business Direct you can book, plan, and manage your business travel how and when you want to – whether you’re planning your own business journey or booking on behalf of your colleagues or clients. And it’s completely free to use.

You can buy corporate train tickets for any time and any train company across Britain (not just on the SWR network!). Plus, there are no hidden fees or charges, and no booking fees.

To book your business train travel, email businessdirect@swrailway.com. Our team are here to help.

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Your business train travel needs in one place

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At SWR Business Direct, we talk directly to the business community to understand their needs. Whether you’re an SME of 5 people, a local authority of hundreds, a large corporate with regular business travel, or a local school or community group that travels once a year, Business Direct is the tool for you.

Why Choose SWR Business Direct?

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No booking fees, ever


Plus, no subscription or membership fees.

It's completely free.

Automatically get our best price


Business Direct shows you our cheapest ticket for your journey. Select yours in one click and amend it if needed.

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1-2-1 Support


Business Direct aims to resolve 90% of your queries in 24 hours, and we'll train your team on how to use our tool.

Green travel


Business Direct helps you track and compare the carbon footprint of each journey across 4 transport modes. It supports PPN06/21 compliance reporting and lets you set travel policies to make sure employees choose the most carbon-efficient options. 

No minimum spend required


There’s no obligation, minimum spend, or usage, putting you and your organisation in control.

Your reporting needs, sorted


Run detailed reports for all business travel; in just 3 clicks, you’ll have a detailed report at hand. 
Record PO numbers, reasons for travel, the names of events your group are attending, and more. 

 

What train travel can I book with Business Direct?

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Where can I travel?

You can book rail travel anywhere in the UK, not just on the SWR network. Got a meeting in Edinburgh, Manchester, or Cardiff? We’ve got you covered. 

Can I book Season Tickets?

You can buy Weekly, Flexi, Monthly, and Annual season tickets directly through the Business Direct self-service tool.

What else can I book?

You can add bus tickets in local authorities that are part of the PlusBus national scheme, plus TFL tickets that cover the Underground, Overground and London Buses. And if you need to get to the Isle of Wight, we’ve got you covered. Add-on ferry tickets are all part of the package.

SWR Rewards

When you purchase tickets through Business Direct you can take advantage of the SWR Rewards program and receive exclusive offers on over a 100 experiences.

More about business train travel

Want to know where we go? Check our destinations page, or see our network map. Then, start planning your business journey.

Looking for business travel tips? Learn how to enhance your workday with our Business Life guides – starting with your journey.

Find out more and book your business train travel: businessdirect@swrailway.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Business Direct

To sign up or for more information contact us at businessdirect@swrailway.com.

If you have any questions, then check our Frequently Asked Questions section below.

How do I apply for Business Direct?
How can I pay for my tickets?
How can I collect my tickets?
Are there any restrictions to the type of tickets I can purchase?
Who can I book tickets for?
Can I book Season Tickets?
How much does Business Direct cost?
How long does it take to get a refund if my travel plans change?
Can I use Railcards?
Can I set travel policies?
Can I book group travel?
Who would use the tool in my organisation?
Is my organisation eligible for an account?