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Booking your family ticket is simple

Just choose your travel dates and destinations, as well as how many adults and children will be traveling. When presented with your travel options just look for the ‘Family Single’ icon.

If you can't find a Family Single for a journey that offers this ticket type, please try searching for another time or day. There is a limit to the number of Family Singles available for each journey.

Check the price for your journey

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Alnmouth and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Alnmouth and London King's Cross is £92.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Berwick Upon Tweed and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Berwick Upon Tweed and London King's Cross is £97.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Darlington and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Darlington and London King's Cross is £68.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Doncaster and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Doncaster and London King's Cross is £52.50.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Durham and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Durham and London King's Cross is £82.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Edinburgh and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between:

  • London and Edinburgh is £97
  • York and Edinburgh is £58
  • Newcastle and Edinburgh is £34

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Harrogate and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Harrogate and London King's Cross is £58.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Leeds and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Leeds and London King's Cross is £58.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Lincoln and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Lincoln and London King's Cross is £45.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from London King's Cross and Alnmouth, Berwick Upon Tweed, Darlington, Doncaster Durham, Dunbar, Edinburgh, Falkirk Grahamston, Harrogate, Haymarket, Leeds, Lincoln, Middlesbrough, Morpeth, Newcastle, Peterborough, Thornaby, Wakefield Westgate and York.

An LNER Family Single between:

  • Alnmouth and London King's Cross is £92
  • Berwick Upon Tweed and London King's Cross is £97
  • Darlington and London King's Cross is £68
  • Doncaster and London King's Cross is £52.50
  • Durham and London King's Cross is £82
  • Dunbar and London King's Cross is £97
  • Edinburgh and London King's Cross is £97
  • Falkirk Grahamston and London King's Cross is £97
  • Harrogate and London King's Cross is £58
  • Haymarket and London King's Cross is £97
  • Leeds and London King's Cross is £58
  • Lincoln and London King's Cross is £47.50
  • Middlesbrough and London King's Cross is £76
  • Morpeth and London King's Cross is £87
  • Newcastle and London King's Cross is £82
  • Peterborough and London King's Cross is £29
  • Thornaby and London King's Cross is £76
  • Wakefield Westgate and London King's Cross is £58
  • York and London King's Cross is £58

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Middlesbrough and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Middlesbrough and London King's Cross is £76.

You can get an LNER Family Singel ticket to or from Morpeth and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Morpeth and London King's Cross is £87.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Newcastle and London King's Cross, York, Haymarket and Edinburgh.

An LNER Family Single between:

  • London King's Cross and Newcastle is £82
  • York and Newcastle is £29
  • Edinburgh and Newcastle is £34
  • Haymarket and Newcastle is £34

You can get an LNER Family Singel ticket to or from Peterborough and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Peterborough and London King's Cross is £29.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Thornaby and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Thornaby and London King's Cross is £76.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from Wakefield Westgate and London King's Cross.

An LNER Family Single between Wakefield Westgate and London King's Cross is £58.

You can get an LNER Family Single ticket to or from York and London King's Cross, Falkirk Grahamston, Newcastle, Dunbar Haymarket and Edinburgh.

An LNER Family Single between:

  • London King's Cross and York is £58
  • Newcastle and York is £29
  • Edinburgh and York is £58
  • Dunbar and York is £58
  • Haymarket and York is £58
  • Falkirk Grahamston and York is £58

Learn more about the LNER Family Single ticket

Family travel between 17 cities

Family Singles are valid to and from London King's Cross and 16 different cities. You can even travel between other cities like York and Newcastle or Newcastle and Edinburgh. Use the dropdown at the top of the page to find out where you can go from your nearest station.

One ticket for the whole family

Your Family Single offers an all-in-one ticket for your family at a fixed price for each leg of your journey. You only need to buy one outbound ticket and one return ticket that covers everyone. Family Singles start at just £27.50 between Peterborough and London and between York and Newcastle.

One ticket covers travel for up to two adults and four children up to 15 years old all for the same great price.

Make your return journey whenever you want

Our new Family Single tickets add extra flexibility to your family journey. You can book your outbound and return journey separately.

That means you can guarantee your great outbound price, even if you haven't finalised your return trip yet.

Travel at a time that suits you best

Want to get a kick start on your holiday? Family Singles can be used to book Peak tickets, as well as Off-Peak tickets at no extra cost.

So whether you want to get started early, or give yourself more time to get the kids out of bed, the choice is yours.

Visiting London? Save more with discounts on top attractions

If you're taking the family on a day out to London, you can save on attractions in London with the exclusive UK attractions deals available with your train ticket.

Travelling with under 5s?

Normally under 5 year olds travel for free on our trains and don't need a ticket. This means they also don't get a seat.

If you're travelling with under 5 year olds, they need to be included in your total when booking your Family Single ticket.

Brand new family waiting lounge at London King's Cross

Take a seat, put your bags to the side and let your children explore our new Family Lounge in London King's Cross.

 

The new Family Lounge, created by LNER along with other train operators, offers a space for children to play and explore, whilst parents can take a break.

 

Open during travel centre hours, area is a welcoming space for families travelling by train. Please be aware that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Keep the little ones entertained onboard

 

Grab a free activity pack and crayons when you ride with us this summer. Eleanor's activity packs are filled with games, puzzles, stickers, and more and are themed around some of the wonderful destinations across our route.

 

Order your pack using the Let’s Eat At Your Seat QR code and we’ll bring it straight to you. 

Need a little inspiration?

Not sure where you want to go? Here are some family friendly suggestions for you.

Budget friendly family days out

Family days out don’t have to be spend, spend, spend. Show them culture, history and the great outdoors with our savvy guide to days out that cost on a budget.

Discounts on UK attractions

Most friendly cities in the UK

Each year more families in the UK are choosing staycations rather than vacations. We've helped find the friendliest cities in England to visit.

FAQs

Are LNER Family Single tickets refundable?

No, LNER Family Single tickets are non-refundable.

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Can I change my travel plans?

No, LNER Family Single tickets are non-changeable. You can only travel on the specific date, time and trains you select when you booked. So if you miss your train, you'll need to buy new tickets.

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Do I need to book in advance?

Yes, you need to book by 23.59 at least seven days before you travel on your outward journey.

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Can I break my journey with a Family Single?

No, you have to travel on the trains you chose when you booked.

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Can I reserve a seat with a family ticket?

Yes, you’ll need to reserve a seat for all those travelling when you book your LNER Family Single ticket. You will automatically be assigned seats when booking and can change them in your LNER account after booking.

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Is it possible to book a First Class LNER Family Single ticket?

No, LNER Family Single tickets are only valid in Standard.

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What happens if disruption affects my travel plans?

If you decide not to travel due to disruption, you can claim a refund on any unused tickets without needing to pay an administration fee.

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What is considered a family when purchasing a Family Single?

A family is defined as being between a minimum of 1 adult and 1 child (aged 5-15 years old inclusive) up to a maximum of 2 adults and 4 children (aged 5-15 years old inclusive). The group size must be specified when you buy the ticket. All tickets required for travel must be bought at the same time. By the way, you don’t all need to be related!

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Can I take my pram onboard the train with me?

We’re very happy for pushchairs, prams and buggies to be on our trains, just as long as you make sure they’re folded at all times and stored the same way as any other item of luggage.

If this is not possible, then please speak with the Train Manager.

Terms and conditions
  1. LNER Family Single tickets are sold subject to availability and for travel on LNER services only.
  2. LNER Family Single tickets aren't valid with any other train company. If you're not sure whether a certain train is run by LNER, check with station staff before boarding.
  3.  Tickets must be bought by 23:59, at the latest, seven days before your outward date of travel.
  4. An LNER Family Single is for one journey only. Two LNER Family Singles, one for outbound and one for return, would need to be purchased for a return journey.
  5. Tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable.
  6. Customers must board and leave the train at the stations shown on their ticket. No break of journey is allowed, unless a change of train is required which is specified on the ticket. 
  7. LNER Family Single tickets are only valid for travel between certain stations as outlined above.
  8. LNER Family Single tickets only apply to a family buying all tickets required for travel at the same time. For the purpose of this ticket, a family is defined as being between a minimum of one adult and one child (aged 5-15 years old inclusive) up to a maximum of two adults and four children (aged 5-15 years old inclusive). The family size must be specified at the time of purchase.
  9. The National Rail Conditions of Travel state that children aged under five years old travelling with an accompanying fare-paying passenger can travel free of charge, but they are not guaranteed a seat. In order to reserve a seat, we recommend that children aged under five are included as part of the overall number of people travelling as part of the LNER Family Single ticket. Children aged under five who are travelling free of charge and do not travel as part of this ticket may not be able to have their own seat on busy trains. Including a child aged under five as part of the group travelling under the LNER Family Single ticket, to reserve a seat, is entirely at the discretion of the person purchasing the tickets. For more details on making arrangements for children travelling on trains, please see here.
  10. LNER Family Single tickets are available only in Standard.
  11. LNER Family Single tickets are not valid in alongside any upgrade offers, such as Weekend 1st or SeatFrog, and can't be upgraded to First Class.
  12. Seat reservations are compulsory and free of charge. Customers must travel on the trains shown on their tickets and sit in the seats reserved.
  13. The full group must travel together for the entire journey on the trains specified on their tickets and in the seats stated. Customers travelling on different trains to the ones reserved, or travelling as part of a different group size, will have to purchase new undiscounted tickets at the full Standard Anytime fare onboard, as if no ticket is held.
  14. LNER Family Single tickets are available to buy online, at stations and through third parties such as travel agents. These tickets can't be sold onboard or through station self-service ticket machines.
  15. No further Railcard or Group discounts apply.
  16. All travel is subject to The National Conditions of Travel, copies of which may be obtained from station ticket offices or on the National Rail website, here.
  17. LNER reserves the right to alter the terms and conditions or cancel this product without prior notice.