Book cheap family train tickets this summer with a Family Saver.
Travel to London from just £50 for up to 2 adults and 4 children.
Get ready for your next adventure with our great value Family Saver single. An all-in-one price for up to 2 adults and 4 children (aged 15 and under). Save up to 47%* on our most popular advance tickets with a Family Saver single.
Ticket is available on EMR Intercity and Connect routes to and from London St Pancras, Liverpool to Norwich, Nottingham to Skegness and Nottingham to Lincoln routes - check the routes.
Key features
- Best value tickets if you don't need flexibility
- Save up to 47%*
- Sold as Single tickets - make sure you select the right number of tickets for your family at the time of purchase
- Available for a limited time
*average saving compared to buying our most popular Advance Purchase fares for 2 adults and 4 children
Family Saver Routes
To and from London St Pancras
To and from Nottingham
Things to know
- Family Saver is sold as single meaning you'll need to add a return journey if required
- Only valid on the train you book
- A minimum of two people and a maximum of six can travel on a Family Saver ticket - this must include one adult and one child, but no more than two adults and four children. Please specify the number of adults and children when purchasing your tickets
- Children under 5 travel free and do not need including in the Family Saver ticket
- Family Advance tickets are non-refundable (unless a delay or cancellation means you choose not to travel)
- No break of journey allowed, stay on the train you book
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Family Saver FAQ's
How long will the Family Saver ticket be available for?
Can I reserve a seat with a Family Saver Single?
What routes can I travel on with the Family Saver ticket?
Do I have to buy my tickets in advance, or will there be some available on the day I wish to travel?
I can't find the Family Saver ticket, what do I need to look for
Can I use my Family Saver ticket on any other service if my chosen train is disrupted or cancelled?
Can I use my ticket on any train?
Our Family Saver is available for a limited time. Tickets will be available to purchase from 14th June to 5th September for travel from 10th July until 6th September 2026.
EMR Intercity seat reservations are currently unavailable on services from 1 April 2026 while we transition to our new Aurora fleet. Wheelchair and bicycle reservations can still be made in the usual way.
The Family Saver will be available for selected routes, see the table below. Tickets are subject to availability.
| St Pancras to/from Sheffield |
| St Pancras to/from Nottingham |
| St Pancras to/from Leicester |
| St Pancras to/from Derby |
| St Pancras to/from Loughborough |
| St Pancras to/from East Midlands Parkway |
| St Pancras to/from Luton Airport Parkway |
| St Pancras to/from Corby |
| St Pancras to/from Wellingborough |
| Norwich to/from Nottingham |
| Liverpool to/from Nottingham |
| Derby to/from Cleethorpes |
| Nottingham to/from Cleethorpes |
| Nottingham to/from Skegness |
Tickets are subject to availability and must be booked at least 1 day in advance. Reservations can currently be made up to 12 weeks ahead. You won't be able to book on the day online or at a ticket office.
To find the Family Saver make sure add the amount of adults and children between the ages of 5-15, children under 5 can travel for free, select your date and journey and you'll see "Family Saver Single" as the ticket type.
The number of passengers travelling must exactly match the group size shown on the ticket. Each Family Saver ticket is valid only for the specific combination of adults and children listed.
If the train you purchased a ticket for is cancelled or is delayed and you still decide to travel, special arrangements will be made to accommodate you on another train (although a seat cannot be guaranteed). If you choose not to travel, you may apply for a refund on completely unused tickets and you will not be charged an administration fee.
Family Saver tickets are valid only on the date and train shown on the ticket or for the journey you booked.
Pricing information and refunds
Can you get a refund on a Family Saver ticket?
Can you get Delay Repay on a Family Saver ticket?
Can you use a Railcard to save 1/3 on a Family Saver ticket?
Family Saver tickets are valid only on the date and train shown on the ticket and are non-refundable.
Customers are eligible for delay repay compensation if they reach their destination more than 15 minutes later than scheduled. You can find information on Delay Repay here. If you choose not to travel at the last minute in the event of train delays or cancellations, you should claim a refund from the place of purchase.
Unfortunately, Railcard discounts will not be valid alongside this promotion.
Terms and Conditions for Family Saver
- Non‑changeable and non‑refundable - All products are sold on a strictly non‑changeable, non‑refundable basis.
- Standard Class only - These fares are available exclusively in Standard Class.
- No break of journey - Passengers must travel directly; break of journey is not permitted.
- Valid only on the booked service - Travel is restricted to the specific train service shown on the ticket.
- No additional discounts - Child fares, railcards, and all other concessions cannot be applied.
- Advance booking - Tickets are subject to availability and must be booked at least 1 day in advance. Reservations can currently be made up to 12 weeks ahead.
- Single‑ticket format - All fare types will be issued as single tickets and will require mandatory reservations.