Travelling in a group of 10+ people? Then SWR group train tickets are perfect for you
If 10 or more of you are travelling together on a group booking you can save with a Group train ticket for Standard Class and First Class off-peak journeys. The cheapest tickets will always be offered to your group for your journey. If you’re travelling to London, we can include unlimited travel on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway with a Group Day Travelcard.
How to book group train tickets?
To get a quote or book for your group please email groups@swrailway.com with your requested itinerary and the number of adults and children (aged 5-15).
GroupSave train tickets could save you up to 34% off adult tickets when 3 to 9 people are travelling together. We’ll automatically apply the GroupSave discount when you buy online and on the SWR app. Make the most out of this fantastic saving.
Can I reserve seats on South Western Railway trains with my Group Travel train ticket?
We don’t do seat reservations on our trains, but you can you are free to choose any available seats – this must be in Standard Class if you have a Standard Class ticket.
What times can you travel with a Group Travel ticket?
Group discount rates become available once off-peak begins. This is generally after 09:30 but we advise that the traveller always checks. All fares are subject to availability.
Do Group Travel tickets work on weekends and public holidays?
Public holidays and weekends are classed off-peak and group products would be fully available – subject to availability.
How far in advance do you need to buy the tickets for the Group travel?
We advise requesting your Group train ticket discount 14 days before the date of travel.
Can you buy Group Travel train tickets at the station?
Group travel discount train tickets can be purchased at any train station. Payment is by card or cash only.
What are the payment options when booking through the Group Travel Team?
We can offer payment either via card through a telephone call or via a BACS transfer for businesses and organisations.
How do I receive my tickets for Group Travel?
Physical tickets require collection from any station that has a ticket desk or ticket machine.
Where travel is exclusive to SWR services and does not require any TfL or Bus sections we will provide a single Group Authority to Travel via email.
Tickets are not posted.
Can I use my Railcard in conjunction with Group Travel?
The Group Travel discount provides the best discount for groups of 10+ travelling together. Railcards are not compatible with group fares.
Can I cancel my tickets?
There is a £10 administration fee per ticket if you wish to cancel. The fee is set out by the Rail Delivery Group.
Do I get access to SWR Rewards?
Yes. To get access to SWR Rewards, you'll need to inform the Group Travel Team so collection references can be provided to get a physical ticket.
Do I get access to 2FOR1 offers?
Yes, you can use your group travel ticket to gain access to 2FOR1 offers. You must be able to show your rail ticket, so you will need to ensure you have printed any tickets off via the booking reference we provide to you. You can take your booking reference to the ticket office to print your tickets.
Please allow five business day to receive a response to a quote for your proposed journey.
Group Travel needs to be booked and paid for at least fourteen days before you travel.
We will try our very best to accommodate your whole group on one train, but you may be asked to split the group over two or more trains if you have a large group or are travelling at busy times.
If the majority of your journey is with another Rail Operator, we may ask you to liaise with them.
Ticket offers
From half price train tickets to seasonal discounts.
