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Season tickets
Season tickets give you unlimited travel between two stations: any time, any day, any train, as many times as you like. They can last between a week and a year. One ticket to rule them all.
Say hello to the smarter way to travel
The smarter way to use Season tickets is here.
Say goodbye to paper tickets and start using Smartcards, the smarter way to travel.
Smartcards are:
Free when you buy a weekly, monthly or annual Season ticket
More durable than paper tickets
Better for the environment
Faster to get through ticket gates
What are the advantages?
Season tickets offer a great way to save money if you travel the same journey on a regular basis. They can be bought for a week, a month or a year.
Saves you money
If you commute or do the same journey regularly, you could save money compared to two singles or a return.
Super flexible
As flexible as an Anytime ticket which means you can travel on any train on your route at any time of day.
Unlimited travel
Go as many times as you want. There's no usage limit for your season ticket, so in theory, you could do the same journey multiple times a day.
Includes weekend travel
Season tickets are valid on weekends, too. So even if you've bought it for commuting, you can still travel for free on a weekend.
Customisable to you
You can choose how long your Season ticket lasts. This can be anywhere from one week to a year.
Flexi Season ticket
Working in the office less? We've got you covered. The Flexi Season ticket lets you make great savings when you travel up to 8 times within 28 days.
Flexi Season ticket
Saves you money
If you commute or do the same journey regularly, you could save money compared to two singles or a return.
Super flexible
As flexible as an Anytime ticket which means you can travel on any train on your route at any time of day.
Unlimited travel
Go as many times as you want. There's no usage limit for your season ticket, so in theory, you could do the same journey multiple times a day.
Includes weekend travel
Season tickets are valid on weekends, too. So even if you've bought it for commuting, you can still travel for free on a weekend.
Customisable to you
You can choose how long your Season ticket lasts. This can be anywhere from one week to a year.
Flexi Season ticket
Working in the office less? We've got you covered. The Flexi Season ticket lets you make great savings when you travel up to 8 times within 28 days.
Flexi Season ticket
Make sure you've got your photocard
Please ensure you have a valid photocard with you before buying a season ticket. If you don't already have a valid photocard, you can order one here.
You'll need to carry your photocard with you whenever you travel using your Season ticket.
Earn credit from your Season ticket with LNER Perks
Our loyalty scheme, LNER Perks, gives you 2% credit back with your Season ticket when you travel between qualifying starting and destination stations. Sign up to LNER Perks and start building credit that can be used on other LNER journeys, or you can choose to donate it to one of our charity partners. Plus, if you sign up now, you'll get £5 free to spend straight away when you book on our App.
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I'm a season ticket holder, when can I claim compensation for delays to LNER trains?
I'm a season ticket holder, when can I claim compensation for delays to LNER trains?
If you travel on a LNER service that's late by 30 minutes or more, we'll give you compensation.
Season tickets refunds are calculated on the difference between the price you paid and the cost of a ticket for the time you actually used it. This means the amount of compensation for each journey is:
for a weekly Season Ticket, the price of the ticket divided by 10
for a monthly Season Ticket, the price of the ticket divided by 40
for an annual Season Ticket, the price of the ticket divided by 464
Find more information on the Delay Repay page.
Will my Season Ticket work with the ticket gates?
Will my Season Ticket work with the ticket gates?
Yes, but it'll have to be out of the wallet so you can pop it in the gate. If your Season Ticket gets damaged, just ask for a replacement at the Travel Centre you bought it from.
My Season Ticket is damaged and won’t go through the ticket gate?
My Season Ticket is damaged and won’t go through the ticket gate?
If your ticket is damaged and won't let you through the gate, take the opportunity to replace it with a Smartcard. The durable plastic lasts longer than paper tickets and Season tickets can be added online or at a Travel centre.
Ask at the Travel centre and they'll be able to help you.
If you're in a hurry and your Season ticket is still legible, speak to a member of staff and they'll be able to open the gate for you.
Can I buy a weekly rail ticket?
Can I buy a weekly rail ticket?
Yes. We offer a seven day, monthly and annual Season Ticket. If you're a regular traveller or plan on making a specific journey multiple times over a specific period, you could save money compared to buying individual tickets.
Can I pay for my annual Season Ticket in installments?
Can I pay for my annual Season Ticket in installments?
Unfortunately, you cannot pay for your Season Ticket in installments.
Can I buy a car park season ticket?
Can I buy a car park season ticket?
Yes, you can buy a car park season ticket at a few places:
At the Travel Centres in Newcastle & York
Buy a one-week ticket (one entry and one exit)
Online before you park, lner.co.uk/parking
They are available for 7 days, 1 month and 12 months, depending on the length of your Season Ticket.
We operate car parks at the following stations:
Peterborough
Grantham
Newark North Gate
Retford
Doncaster
Wakefield Westgate
York
Darlington
Durham
Newcastle
Non-LNER operated stations may also have car parks where season tickets may be available. Check the availability of car park season tickets at other stations.
Can I get discount on a Season Ticket with a Railcard?
Can I get discount on a Season Ticket with a Railcard?
Railcard discounts are not available on Season Tickets, as these tickets are already heavily discounted.
Are there Season ticket discounts for children?
Are there Season ticket discounts for children?
Yes, there is a 50% discount for children aged 5-15, and under 5s travel free. Read more about travelling with children.
Can I upgrade to First Class with my Season ticket?
Can I upgrade to First Class with my Season ticket?
Yes, but in most cases it must be done at the booking office beforehand. You will be charged the difference between the First and Standard Day ticket prices. Find out more on our First Class page.
Season tickets terms and conditions
Season tickets Terms and conditions
Season tickets Terms and conditions
Please read our terms and conditions for Season Tickets before booking.
Photocards
When you purchase a Season Ticket for the first time, you will need to provide a passport-sized photograph. This will enable us to issue you with your photocard, which must accompany your Season Ticket. Your photocard can then be used with any further Season Ticket that you purchase. Please remember, children may require proof of age. If a photocard is lost or the true likeness of the holder changes, a new photocard is required before it can be used with a Season Ticket. We will issue a replacement Season Ticket with the new photocard serial number in these circumstances. An administration charge may be made.
Validity
A Season Ticket is valid for travel on any train, at any time (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day) between the two stations or zones specified, for as many journeys as you want for the period shown and by the route or train company shown on your ticket. Travel beyond the specified stations/zones or after the expiry date or by any route that is not valid, will require the purchase of a separate ticket for the additional journey. A Season Ticket is only valid when produced together with the photocard to which it relates.
Refunds
A refund may be made on a monthly (or longer duration) tickets from the issuing office provided that there are at least 7 days' validity remaining. A refund is calculated from the date the Season Ticket is returned. If you claim a refund on a ticket purchased because you could not produce your Season Ticket and/or photocard at the time of travel, on the first occasion you may receive a full refund. On the second occasion, you may receive a refund and pay an administration fee of £10. On the third and all subsequent occasions within the 12-month period starting from the first occasion that the Season Ticket could not be produced, no refund will be given on tickets purchased.
Duplicates
These are available to holders of monthly or annual Season Tickets. If lost, you must inform the Travel Centre from which you bought the Season Ticket as soon as possible and agree to return the lost ticket if found. An administration charge* will be made for replacing the lost ticket. A second replacement may be allowed if the original Season Ticket is returned to us within one month of notification of the loss, or if the first or second request for a duplicate arose as a result of theft, robbery, fire or other exceptional circumstances, the facts of which have been reported to the police, the fire service or another appropriate body. * The administration charge for a duplicate season ticket is £20.
New Tickets or Renewals
Following a break of continuity
7-Day Season Tickets - The ticket may be issued on the start date; if the start date is a Monday (or Tuesday after a Bank Holiday), the ticket may be issued from 0600 hours on the previous Sunday.
Monthly and Annual Season Tickets - If the start date is a Saturday, Sunday or Monday (also Tuesday after a Bank Holiday), the ticket may be issued from noon on the previous Friday. If the start date is another day, the ticket may be issued after noon on the previous day.
Where the ticket is surrendered with no break of continuity
7-Day Season Tickets - If the start date is a Sunday or Monday (or Tuesday after a Bank Holiday) the ticket may be issued from noon on the previous Friday. If the start date is another day, the ticket may be issued after noon on the previous day.
Monthly and Annual Seasons Tickets - The ticket may be issued any time up to seven days in advance.
Season Ticket Holders Seat Reservation Terms & Conditions
One application form per Season Ticket holder. Multiple bookings will not be processed.
All fields must be completed in order for the reservations to be processed.
We will do our best to reserve the seat of your choice or one closest to your request.
To reserve seats for multiple days, please email Seasonseats@lner.co.uk with the date and times you'd like to travel.
Reservations are available only from LNER Travel Centres and are subject to availability.
Reservations are not valid unless they are accompanied with the correct Season Ticket and a copy of the seat reservation form.
Reservation fees may apply.
A maximum of one journey per direction per day is permitted.
Please allow up to 7 days for reservations to be processed. Reservations can be made up to 7 days beyond the expiry of your Season Ticket.
LNER has the right to withdraw or modify this facility. Where possible, reasonable prior notice will be given.
Reservations are subject to the National Rail Conditions of Travel.
