Travelling with children
Are your children under five? Lucky you, they get a free ride with us.
Mums and Dads, you deserve a medal. But how about free travel for up to two children under five instead? After all, kids love trains. However, you might have to sit them on your lap if we're busy.
Travelling with older kids? You can save money on travel with the LNER Family Return. Up to two adults and four children can travel for one great price.
Alternatively, with a Family and Friends Railcard you can save up to 1/3 on adult fares and up to 60% on most child fares.
Onboard facilities for parents
Prams and buggies
We’re very happy for prams to be on our trains, just as long as you make sure they’re folded at all times and stored like any other item of luggage.
Be careful not to put prams in wheelchair spaces as this might be needed later in the journey by another customer.
Baby-changing toilets onboard
On our new Azuma trains there are baby-changing facilities in every toilet.
On our other trains, you’ll find baby-changing facilities in the toilet compartments in coaches G and L.
Keeping little ones occupied
A few tips for mums and dads planning a trip with children. You know all this, but there's no harm in a quick reminder:
- Don’t forget their favourite books, toys and small screens - plenty of things to keep them occupied
- Book window seats - kids love spectacular views, and we’ve got lots of them
- Choose a seat near the toilets, just in case they have a little ‘emergency’