Train tickets for commuters
Tired of car stress, traffic jams, and parking costs? Switch train mode on and enjoy a smoother, greener way to work. Whether switching from a day ticket or ditching the car altogether, train season tickets can help you save.
Whatever your routine (9–5, late nights, part-time, or all over the place) the train fits around you. With ticket options that flex just as much as your schedule.
Why switch from car to train?
- Environmentally friendly trains emit over 6x less per passenger mile than cars.
- Save on fuel, congestion charges, Clean Air Zones, and parking fees.
- More relaxing, faster, safer, and you can work or relax with Wi-Fi onboard.
Why switch from daily to monthly tickets?
- Unlimited travel between your two stations, including evenings & weekends.
- Less hassle – no daily buying, just tap in with your Smartcard or app.
- Predictable costs – one payment makes budgeting easier.
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Season ticket prices
You can save an average of £76* per month by switching from daily returns to monthly season tickets.
Take a look at season ticket prices for the most popular Northern routes.
| Origin | Destination | Daily (open/anytime) return | Weekly | Flexi | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | Manchester Victoria | £9.90 | £36.50 | £69.60 | £140.10 | £1,460.00 |
| Guiseley | Leeds | £8.30 | £33.80 | £60.00 | £129.70 | £1,352.00 |
| Glossop | Manchester Piccadilly | £10.40 | £37.30 | £72.80 | £143.20 | £1,492.00 |
| Manchester Airport | Liverpool Lime Street | £20.00 | £71.00 | £139.70 | £272.60 | £2,840.00 |
| Halifax | Leeds | £10.40 | £36.60 | £72.80 | £140.50 | £1,464.00 |
| Ilkley | Leeds | £11.30 | £39.30 | £79.20 | £150.90 | £1,572.00 |
| Bolton | Manchester Piccadilly | £8.70 | £33.20 | £61.60 | £127.40 | £1,328.00 |
| New Pudsey | Leeds | £6.60 | £26.00 | £47.20 | £99.80 | £1,040.00 |
| Shipley | Leeds | £8.30 | £33.80 | £60.00 | £129.70 | £1,352.00 |
| Bingley | Leeds | £9.20 | £34.00 | £64.80 | £130.50 | £1,360.00 |
| Carnforth | Harrogate | £47.30 | £211.20 | £358.40 | £811.00 | £8,448.00 |
| Bentley (South Yorkshire) | Adwick | £3.50 | £5.00 | £15.30 | £19.20 | £200.00 |
Your train commute FAQs
A train season ticket is ideal if you travel regularly between two stations. Whether you go with a monthly train pass, weekly ticket, or annual option, you’ll get:
● Unlimited travel between two stations
● Big savings - on average £76* cheaper than daily tickets
Northern offers a range of flexible Season ticket types including the Northern Trains monthly pass and Northern Rail weekly Pass, so you can choose what works best for your commute.
There are a few easy ways to cut the cost of your daily travel:
- Season tickets – Perfect for regular commuters, Northern Season tickets offer unlimited travel between two stations (even on weekends), plus no need to queue each day.
- Book in advance – Advance train tickets are usually cheaper and can be booked up to 12 weeks ahead.
- Travel off-peak – If you’ve got a bit of flexibility, Off-peak tickets are a cheaper way to go.
- Use a Railcard – If you're eligible, a Railcard could save you 1/3 off your fares.
Yes! We’re big fans of pedal power, and welcome bikes on board, free of charge.
There are a limited number of cycle spaces available on our trains. They’re offered on a first-come first-served basis, so you won’t need to book ahead.
However, e-bikes cannot travel on Northern trains or be stored at stations.
We’ve teamed up with CyclingUK to develop our Cycle Promise, a commitment to making cycling and train travel work better together. Making it easier to bring your bike onboard and championing better bike-train connections across our network.
*£76 average saving for a Northern monthly season ticket vs 20 Anytime day return tickets.
Based on the ticket you're buying the saving changes:
- £17 average saving for a Northern weekly season ticket vs 5 Anytime day return tickets
- £962 average saving for a Northern annual season ticket vs 220 Anytime day return tickets
- £11 average saving for a Northern Flexi season ticket vs 8 Anytime day return tickets.
As percentages, you'll save the following:
- Up to 27% average saving based on monthly comparison of 20 Northern anytime day return journeys vs Northern monthly season ticket
- Up to 31% average saving based on annual comparison of 220 Northern anytime day return journeys vs Northern annual season ticket
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