Cut your travel costs with Family or Child tickets
Family tickets are great if you’re booking as a family. These tickets are for family groups up to five people with at least one adult and a maximum of four children.
Child tickets are for children aged 5 – 15 and save you 50% on the cost of a normal ticket.
More about Child tickets
Children under five can travel free of charge with a fare-paying adult. Just so you know, they won’t have a seat reservation and may need to sit in your lap.
Older children aged 5-15 will need a ticket. However, you can save 50% on the cost of a normal Standard Class ticket when you book.
Click here for more info on Child tickets and travelling with children.
More about Family tickets
Families come in all shapes and sizes, but our Family fares are always on the smaller side. Family Advance tickets give you lower fares.
See how much you can save with our Family tickets .
More about Family & Friends Railcards
Alternatively, buy a Family & Friends Railcard and save 1/3 on adult fares and 60% on kids’ fares. It costs £30 a year, or £70 for three years. You can use it for up to four adults and up to four children aged 5-15.
Click here to buy a Family & Friends Railcard.
Great family trips start on the train
Make the most of time together on one of our comfy trains. There’s lots to feel good about when you book with us:
Families of 2 to 5 can save up to 60%*
If you're travelling as a family of 2 to 5 people then you can save up to 60%* on our most popular routes. *Based on two adults and two children travelling on a Family Advance ticket.
You can enjoy a bite to eat and a drink
Pop along to our onboard shop for snacks, drinks and tasty treats for your journey ahead. It’s way easier than stopping at a service station. You'll find it in Coach C on our Pendolino trains.
See where you can go
Here are a couple of ideas for family days out at great prices:
London to Manchester in Standard Class: £56
Enjoy a day out in Manchester with a Family Advance Standard single: £56 for the entire family. Visit the National Football Museum, shop your way across the city or explore an underwater wonderland at the Sea Life Centre.
Birmingham to Edinburgh in Standard Premium: £135
Head up to Edinburgh with Family Advance Premium Single and pay just £135 for the entire family. Be spoilt with wider seats, extra leg room, wider and a plug socket at every seat and enjoy the ever-changing view on your journey to Scotland.
Subject to availability
Family fares are subject to availability. If they're not available for where you want to go, you can still get a discounted price using your Family & Friends Railcard. However, Railcards are not applicable to Family Fares.
