Reward your kids with a fun and adventurous day out! Let us make planning easy with our family day-out ideas. You can also make travel simple with your family by purchasing a family ticket through our app - keep everything in one place and avoid losing or forgetting multiple tickets. The Northern Family Ticket offers even greater value train travel - available on over 200 new routes, with average savings of 80% compared to purchasing Anytime Single tickets.
Family-friendly attractions are around every corner, offering something for everyone, no matter your interests, and all are accessible by train. Whether you're looking for a family day trip by train or family-friendly activities for the half-term break, we've got you covered and have plenty of ideas for your next family trip in the North. We've also put together handy train travel tips for families to ease any worries you might have about travelling.
Inspiration for family days out
Families can travel for less
The Northern Family Ticket is valid for up to 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 15, travelling together on the same journey. Family tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance and up to 15 minutes before departure, giving you flexibility when planning your trip.
Please note that Northern Family Tickets are valid for single journeys only.
Save with our Family tickets
Families love the Northern Family Ticket, which offers even greater value train travel - available on over 200 new routes this Spring, with average savings of 80% compared to purchasing Anytime Single tickets. Tickets allow up to 6 people (2 adults and up to 4 children) to travel together for one great price.
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Save more with a Family & Friends Railcard
It's also easier than ever to get the best value ticket prices with the help of a Family & Friends Railcard! For just £35 per year, this railcard gives you the freedom to travel anywhere in Great Britain on the National Rail network. Save up to one-third on up to 4 adult fares and 60% on up to 4 children's tickets, making family days out even easier.
Buy a Family & Friends RailcardFamily friendly destinations
Whether you're seeking adventure in the great outdoors, cultural experiences in historic towns, or fun-filled attractions for the kids, the North of England has so much to offer for families. Take a look at some of our favourite family-friendly destinations in the North.
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Families can explore the cities across the North with ease. Take a weekend trip to York and enjoy interactive museums, or head to Blackpool for a day at the seaside.
Explore all destinationsFamily days out FAQs
The Northern Family Ticket is currently available on selected locations across the Northern network, featured on our Northern Family Ticket page.
Families of up to 6 can travel on the ticket. Saving is only valid on single tickets. Maximum of two adults. On selected routes only.
Tickets can be purchased 12 weeks in advance and up to 15 minutes before departure.
No, under-5s travel for free alongside fare-paying passengers!
Of course, but these may need to be folded when the train is busy to keep aisles clear.
Northern App
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Northern App
Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.