Business & Corporate Train Travel

Travelling for Business

Many professionals choose the train for their business trips, whether they are travelling for one-off meetings or commuting for two or three days a week. A greener way of travelling for business, trains will get you directly to central destinations with less carbon footprint.

When time is money, onboard services help those travelling for business make the most of every minute. Check emails or do admin on the train WiFi, plug in and charge your devices ready for the day and grab your breakfast or an afternoon snack.

We also offer a variety of ticket options to make commuting by train cost-effective. Avanti’s flexible season tickets allow hybrid workers to easily adapt their travel plans to their work lives. Choosing selected routes or booking in advance also makes one-off journeys more affordable. So you can keep expenses down and enjoy smooth business trips.

Ways to save on business travel

Keeping your expenses down benefits your business’s bottom line or your personal pocket. Choosing the right ticket is the first step to commuting conveniently for less.

Book in advance: You can save up to 70% on ticket prices when you buy 12 weeks before your travel date. Planning 8 weeks ahead could give you a 42% discount on your fares. So if you know you’ll be heading into the office on certain dates, book your train journeys in advance to enjoy big savings.

Book direct: Get the best deal when you book direct with Avanti West Coast. Use our website or the Avanti App to enjoy the lowest available fares, with no booking fee. For extra savings as you travel, join Club Avanti to get 10% off your next journey and other rewards like free tickets and hot drinks.

Get a Railcard: Regular travellers can save up to a ⅓ on their train journeys by choosing the right Railcard. Commute with a colleague regularly? Consider a joint investment in a Two Together Railcard. Business travellers aged 16 to 30 can also get discounted fares with a 16-25 or 26-30 Railcard.

Business travel in the city

Working in the city is exciting and full of opportunities. Easy to reach by train, central locations such as London, Birmingham and Liverpool are popular with commuters for a reason. From single entrepreneurs in coworking spaces to workers in corporate offices, these destinations are great for work and play.

Whether you fancy having a bit of fun before catching the train home, want to catch up with colleagues after work or are hosting a client for lunch, there are plenty of options in these cities. Plus, there are plenty of train services to get you there and back easily.

Upgrade your business travel experience

When you travel with Avanti West Coast, you can log into free WiFi, order food and drink at your seat and access plug sockets as standard.

With quiet zones available on many of our trains, you can focus and be productive throughout your commute. Plus, at the end of the day, you can unwind and enjoy the view as you head towards home at 125mph.

By upgrading your ticket, you can enjoy extra comfort on longer journeys or while commuting.

Choose a Standard Premium seat for more space to work and relax. Extra legroom and a guaranteed table mean you can comfortably check your emails or work on projects, however long your journey is.

To make the most of your travel time, upgrade to a First Class ticket. Even before you get on board, you can sit in the peace and comfort of in-station lounges.

Then, head to the First Class carriage, take your table seat and enjoy dedicated service from an Avanti team member. Plus, you get complimentary food and drink, so you don’t need to worry about remembering breakfast.