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How to save with cheap LNER train tickets
Offers and Discounts with LNER
Whether you’re looking for great deals on trips out or exclusive LNER Perks offers, you’ll find them here. Nothing wrong with leaving a little extra pocket money to play with!
Ready to save with cheap train tickets?
Booking cheap train tickets online with LNER is the best way to make big savings on rail travel across the UK.
£5 free and 2% back with LNER Perks
Download our mobile app and meet our loyalty scheme. Earn 2% credit with every LNER Advance ticket, plus get £5 free when you join.
Which ticket is right for me?
Advance Single
For travel on a specific train at a specific time. This will be the most cost-effective option for those who know when they wish to travel.
Off-Peak/Super Off-Peak
For travel on any train outside of peak travel times (typically Monday to Friday), or on any train at weekends or on public holidays. In Standard Class, there may be Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak Single tickets available depending on your journey, and in First Class, Off-Peak Single tickets may be available. These fares offer the best value flexibility for customers who aren't sure exactly when they will travel.
70min Flex (Semi-Flexible) - Pilot
This new ticket type offers you a chance to change your ticket to a train 70 minutes before or after your booked train. It is only available as part of a pilot on selected routes.
Anytime Single
Our most flexible ticket, for travel on any train at any time on your chosen route on the day(s) for which it is valid. It's a bit more expensive, but you'll have the most choice of when to travel.
FAQs
Other ticket options
LNER Family Single tickets
Big family discounts
With an LNER Family Single ticket, up to two adults and four children can travel for one great, fixed price. Remember, two single tickets are needed for a return journey.
Season tickets
For the commuter
This is the best way to save for people always on the go. From weekly seasons all the way through to the best price annual ticket.
Business Flexi-Carnet
Find yourself in ‘the big smoke’ regularly?
A Business Carnet offers five flexible return tickets for the price of four. That’s what we call a bargain
Contact Group Travel Team
Bringing the clan?
If you’re booking for a group of 10+ people, then contact our group travel team to arrange tickets for your journey.
All-Inclusive ticket packages
Get everything you need
Your ticket along with useful extras like refreshments on board and car parking.
London tickets
London is a big place.
Book your Tube with your train tickets or use contactless for quick and easy travel around London.
Ranger and Rovers
A Rover ticket is good for longer trips
An ordinary day out can turn into a grand day out with a Ranger ticket.
Plusbus: Rail & Bus Combo
Save yourself some time
Buy your bus ticket when you buy your train ticket. It’s less hassle and there’s no law against it.
Upgrade to First Class
Bump up to First Class instead
Our most luxurious travel experience offers everything from relaxation to the perfect working environment.
Group travel
Travelling as a group?
Discounted travel for groups of 3 or more people when you use our group travel tickets.
Before you travel
Get real time updates & platform information
Our LNER app gives you the latest updates and platform information so that you’re always feeling confident during your journey. The app gives you reminders for your journey and notifications of any travel changes, as well as the cheapest prices available.
How to collect your tickets
There are a few ways in which you can collect your ticket. The most popular way is to fulfil to eTicket. By choosing an eTicket when booking, you can access your ticket instantly on your phone. It is also emailed to you so you can print it or send it to someone else if you bought the ticket for them.
Alternatively, you can collect your tickets at a ticket machine or at the ticket office within the station, or you can have them delivered to your door. To collect your ticket at the station, you must present your booking reference.
Travel with confidence
Feel safe and secure under our careful restrictions and guidance. Follow our travel guidance page to keep up to date with all our latest news and to learn how we keep you safe on our trains.
Seat reservations
If you want to make sure you have a seat for your journey, be Seat Sure by purchasing a ticket with a seat reservation. Reserving a seat is a must for those who want a more comfortable and relaxing journey.
When plans change
Booking with LNER means you can book with confidence. If your plans change, you can move your ticket to a future date. So no more worrying about any last-minute schedule changes. With LNER tickets available earlier on our website and app than most other retailers', you can change your journey to a more distant future date when you book direct.
Cheap tickets
If you book directly with us, you can get cheaper tickets than if you went through other booking agents. Find out about all the added benefits you can receive through booking directly through the LNER website by visiting the 'Book Direct' page.
Assisted travel
If you need assistance when travelling with us you can book this through our Assisted Travel team. Find out how to do this as well as discovering everything else the team can help you with on our 'Assisted Travel' page.
Getting to & from the station
If you’d like to know more about the station or stations you are visiting, then take a look at our 'Stations' page, where you can see the facilities available and find out information on parking, accessibility and local transport.