Enjoy epic adventures with LNER great value family tickets

15 September 2023 , 15:02

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Travelling with the entire family just got easier with LNER’s cost-saving tickets to fantastic destinations (Image: LNER)

Though the summer holidays are over, that doesn’t mean the fun has to be. And LNER is making it easier than ever for families to experience great days out for less with its reduced rate LNER Family Single train tickets*.

One mum making use of the fantastic offer is Abigail, along with her husband Tim and children Libby aged 8, Elsie (10) and Zac (12).

They often travel by train to avoid ‘family car chaos’, and particularly enjoy travelling direct from Leeds to London King’s Cross using LNER family train tickets, which means the journey is only £55, there and back, for the family of five.

Abigail shares how the children love being transported to the magical world of Harry Potter on platform 9¾ at King’s Cross station - and that travelling via LNER trains "is the perfect opportunity to have exciting adventures and explore new places together.”

In London especially, Abigail and her family are able to enjoy a wide range of activities as the capital city is positively bursting with exciting things to do, all year round - from delving into history and meeting Egyptian mummies at the prestigious British Museum to getting up close to exotic animals at London Zoo.

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Plus, families can come face-to-face with their icons at Madame Tussauds - including pop superstars Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, and superheroes like Spiderman and Captain America - before stopping by Buckingham Palace, enjoying The Lion King on the West End, and travelling to the highest point of the London Eye.

Enjoy epic adventures with LNER great value family tickets

Epic adventures await by rail with LNER (LNER)

Stress-free travel with LNER

As well as the incredible destinations at hand, Abigail praises the ease and options that come with using LNER.

She says: “It’s such a good link with Eurostar too; we can join the check-in queue within minutes of arriving in London.”

Better yet, Abigail says, is being able to spend time with the family without the difficulties of travelling by car, whether it’s trying to keep an eye on the kids in the back seat, or the practicalities of parking in populated areas.

Abigail adds: “Train journeys are so much more interesting and fun. On a LNER train, we can spend quality family time playing table games, watching the world go by, and chatting and reading while someone else does the driving.

“In the car, however, the children have to stay in their seats and often get bored - and sometimes even car sick, when they try to read their books.

“LNER trains also take you right into the heart of the city, so there’s no parking to worry about. It’s so much easier and less stressful overall.”

Discover your own adventure

Abigail's family enjoying a day out

Like Abigail and her family, why not take advantage of LNER’s great value family ticket offering too?

LNER Family Singles means you’ll only need one ticket for the whole family to travel - and without all the fuss and pains of car travel in the form of congested motorways, expensive service stations, and of course, back seat squabbles.

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new places, enjoy epic adventures, and make lifelong memories together. And, as well as the wonders of London, here are a couple of other fantastic places to visit that are easily accessible with LNER, for the whole family to enjoy.

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York - from London King’s Cross - £55

The historic city of York has lots to offer families. If you’ve got a strong stomach, head to the York dungeons for a gripping, immersive and interactive experience showcasing the city’s dark history spanning 2,000 years.

History buffs are spoiled for choice, as you can also visit the Jorvic Viking Centre to learn more about the Viking warriors of the past. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the period first-hand in an experience like no other.

Other highlights include York Castle, the city walls, the National Railway Museum, and The Shambles.

Edinburgh - from London King’s Cross - £92.50

Scotland’s capital is a must-visit, with masses of history and culture just waiting to be discovered.

Visit the infamous underground haunted vaults in the heart of the Old Town, or walk the famous Royal Mile, which stretches from the iconic Edinburgh Castle to Arthur’s Seat atop the city’s highest hill.

Other highlights include the Palace of Holyrood House, the National Museum of Scotland, Victoria Street, and Calton Hill.

Plenty more to explore

And if you’ve got an appetite for more UK adventures, LNER also offers Family Single tickets from London King’s Cross to - and from - the following destinations: