Free travel for veterans on Remembrance weekend
Veterans and serving military personnel can travel for free on Chiltern Railways services during Remembrance weekend
Chiltern Railways has said that veterans and serving military personnel travelling for Remembrance Services can travel for free on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 2026.
A complimentary hot drink will be offered to veterans travelling to or from London Marylebone at Starbucks in the station on Saturday and Sunday who are wearing uniform or show ID.
There’s also free travel from London will be available on Sunday, November 8 2026 only.
Remembrance services are being held by Chiltern Railways at Leamington Spa Station on Thursday, November 5 at 10.30am and at London Marylebone Station on Friday, November 6 at 10.30am.
Michael Stewart, Commercial and Customer Strategy Director at Chiltern Railways, said:
“Remembrance weekend is an important opportunity for us to come together and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.
“We are proud to support serving military personnel and veterans by providing free travel, helping them attend services and pay tribute to those who have served.
“We are also pleased to offer veterans a complimentary hot drink at London Marylebone this weekend, providing a warm welcome and a small gesture of thanks in recognition of their service.”
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