Enjoy more family time, less driving time.
You can make some great savings when you travel by train for a spot of leisure.
Planning a day-trip or mini-break with the family? Kids under 16 can go free on some of our trains. Or get a railcard for 1/3 off rail fares across the UK.
Kids go free on our trains
Under 11’s can travel for free at any time on our services. Under 16’s can travel for free off-peak when accompanied by a fare paying adult.
How it works
- Free child travel is only available in Standard class.
- Up to two children can travel for free, per paying adult. Adults must obtain a ticket for all children before travelling.
- Adult tickets can be purchased before the day of travel.
- Under 5’s travel for free on all National Rail services.
- Children aged 5-16 travel for free on TfW trains only.
Where to buy
Free child travel tickets are only available from a station ticket office or on-board from a conductor.
Ideal for days out
There’s so much to discover on our network. We’ve selected just a few things to keep the kids busy both on the train and when you’re out exploring the network.
Railcards for families and young people
Family and Friends Railcard
With a Family and Friends Railcard you can get 1/3 off rail fares for adults and 60% off child tickets to travel across Britain. Visit familyandfriends-railcard.co.uk to see how much you can save.
Travelling with 16-17s?
The 16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Season, Off-Peak, Advance and Anytime tickets for everyone aged 16 and 17.
Young persons railcard
16 - 25 Railcard
If you’re aged 16 to 25, (and possibly if you’re in full time education) you can get 1/3 off the cost of your ticket. You can also now get discounts on TfW First and Standard Class Advance tickets as well. Visit 16-25railcard.co.uk to find out more.
