Simpler Fares

We understand that rail travel can sometimes be confusing which is why we are committed to making tickets as simple as possible. Following customer feedback to our initial pilot, we are simplifying tickets across our route.

Since 11 June, we have removed most return tickets as an option to buy for LNER managed journeys. You will be able to mix and match rail tickets to get the best value and flexibility for your journey.

Please note, you can still see and be able to purchase return tickets available for other train operators, as well as a small number of LNER journeys.

When buying LNER tickets, you will no longer be able to purhase Return tickets for the majority of LNER journeys. Instead you can choose from the following single tickets in both Standard and First Class.

Advance Single
For travel on a specific train at a specific time

Off-Peak/Super Off-Peak Single
For travel on any less busy train outside of peak travel times (in First Class it is called an Off-Peak Single)

Anytime Single
For travel on any train at any time

Please note, you will still see and be able to purchase Return tickets available for other train operators, as well as a small number of LNER journeys.

We know from your feedback that choosing rail tickets can be confusing. So for us at LNER, it is important to make choosing rail tickets simpler for everyone.

With most return tickets on LNER journeys being removed, you need one single ticket for each leg of your journey. This means you can enjoy excellent value tickets in advance, and flexible travel options for last-minute journeys.

Tickets and Savings

Single tickets usually come with an automatic seat reservation but we advise to check in advance of travel. Flexible single tickets (Off-Peak and Anytime) can be changed for free up to five minutes before your scheduled departure from each station via our reservation tool online or by using the LNER App, if purchased online.

Advance tickets are only available as single tickets. To get a return, you should book an Advance Single ticket for each leg of our journey.

Following our Simpler Fares trial, we've removed Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Returns from most LNER trains. These have been replaced with Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Single tickets that are around half the price of a return ticket.

Find out more about our simpler fare structure on our tickets page.

Following our Simpler Fares trial, we've removed Anytime Returns from most LNER trains. These have been replaced with Anytime Single tickets that are around half the price of a return ticket.

Find out more about our simpler fare structure on our tickets page.