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Whether you're travelling to university for the first time, or coming home for the summer, we've provided the ultimate guide to student travel.
Save on your travel as a student
We know students need all the savings they can get. If you are travelling to and from university, here are some top travel tips for a cheaper, more comfortable journey.
Be an early bird
We know you can’t always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. Find out the best time to book for the biggest savings.
Advance tickets
Download the LNER App
The LNER App makes it easy to buy eTickets and add them straight to your phone’s wallet. Use Deal Finder on the app to find cheap tickets to your favourite destinations.
You’ll also get travel updates straight to your phone with LNER Assistant, so you’ll know if there are any changes to your journey including platform number.
Download LNER App
Get £5 off with LNER Perks
LNER Perks is our loyalty scheme where you get 2% credit back on every LNER ticket you purchase. Join today and get £5 free!
Join LNER Perks
Food & drink discount
No need to buy before you board. Our Let’s Eat Cafe is filled with delicious and locally sourced hot food, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Plus, students get 10% off with an NUS card!
See our menu
Keep luggage light
Only bring what you can carry as there is limited space onboard. And remember to give yourself plenty of time when you arrive at the station to get to the platform with your luggage.
Check our luggage info
Reserve a seat
When you book an LNER Advance ticket you’ll have a seat reservation as standard. But if you’ve chosen a Flexible ticket, like Off-Peak, you will want to check if you have a seat reservation for both parts of your journey. If not, you can make a free one so you’re guaranteed a comfortable ride.
Make a seat reservation
Be an early bird
We know you can’t always plan ahead but, if you can, booking your travel in advance can save you a lot of money. Find out the best time to book for the biggest savings.
Advance ticketsDownload the LNER App
The LNER App makes it easy to buy eTickets and add them straight to your phone’s wallet. Use Deal Finder on the app to find cheap tickets to your favourite destinations.
You’ll also get travel updates straight to your phone with LNER Assistant, so you’ll know if there are any changes to your journey including platform number.
Download LNER AppGet £5 off with LNER Perks
LNER Perks is our loyalty scheme where you get 2% credit back on every LNER ticket you purchase. Join today and get £5 free!
Join LNER PerksFood & drink discount
No need to buy before you board. Our Let’s Eat Cafe is filled with delicious and locally sourced hot food, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Plus, students get 10% off with an NUS card!
See our menuKeep luggage light
Only bring what you can carry as there is limited space onboard. And remember to give yourself plenty of time when you arrive at the station to get to the platform with your luggage.
Check our luggage infoReserve a seat
When you book an LNER Advance ticket you’ll have a seat reservation as standard. But if you’ve chosen a Flexible ticket, like Off-Peak, you will want to check if you have a seat reservation for both parts of your journey. If not, you can make a free one so you’re guaranteed a comfortable ride.
Make a seat reservation
Which university cities do we go to?
Travelling by LNER train is the easy, fast and reliable way to get to and from uni. So, have a look below to see if we stop at your university city, or check our full list of destinations.
London
The capital needs no introduction but there’s always something new to discover. Book your train tickets and see what’s on in the big city.
Trains to London
York
There’s history around every corner. But have you uncovered it all yet? Book your train tickets and get lost in the cobbled streets.
Trains to York
Durham
It’s the top university town but there’s lots to explore outside of lectures. Book your train tickets and start seeing the sights.
Trains to Durham
Edinburgh
The Scottish capital full of culture and comedy. Book your train tickets and discover endless experiences.
Trains to Edinburgh
Newcastle
A centre of business, arts and sciences with a legendary nightlife. Book your tickets and see what’s on.
Trains to Newcastle
Leeds
Shopping, tours and the great outdoors – there’s something for everyone. Book your train tickets and start exploring.
Trains to Leeds
London
The capital needs no introduction but there’s always something new to discover. Book your train tickets and see what’s on in the big city.
Trains to LondonYork
There’s history around every corner. But have you uncovered it all yet? Book your train tickets and get lost in the cobbled streets.
Trains to YorkDurham
It’s the top university town but there’s lots to explore outside of lectures. Book your train tickets and start seeing the sights.
Trains to DurhamEdinburgh
The Scottish capital full of culture and comedy. Book your train tickets and discover endless experiences.
Trains to EdinburghNewcastle
A centre of business, arts and sciences with a legendary nightlife. Book your tickets and see what’s on.
Trains to NewcastleLeeds
Shopping, tours and the great outdoors – there’s something for everyone. Book your train tickets and start exploring.
Trains to Leeds
Get the best experience with the LNER app
From finding you the best deal to live updates on your journey.
- Exclusive offers with LNER Perks
- Get the best prices with Deal Finder
- Real time journey updates
- Choose your favourite seat
