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Amended services between Milton Keynes Central and Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street on Sunday 19 October

- Trains will be amended, and will not call at Birmingham International or Coventry. Replacement buses will run between Leamington Spa and Coventry / Bi… - More information

Amended services between Milton Keynes Central and Birmingham International / Birmingham New Street on Sunday 12 October

- Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby, closing 2 out of 4 lines. Work will also be taking place in the Birmingham I… - More information

Before you travel

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How do I collect tickets for my Smartcard?

Once you've purchased online, you can collect your ticket in one of 3 ways:


At the station

To collect your ticket at your chosen station, simply tap your card onto the gate reader, ticket vending machine, or validator (bearing the yellow sticker). In some cases you may need to validate it at the ticket office.  

On your Android device


You can fulfill your tickets to your Smartcard using the CrossCountry app on Android devices. Simply follow the instructions, tap your card on the back of your phone, and you are ready to travel.