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Family Train Travel Made Easy

When you travel with kids, the journey is as exciting as the destination. That’s why we continue to do what we can to make our services as family friendly as possible.

When booking your train, families can take advantage of the Family & Friends Railcard and benefit from up to 1/3 off the cost of tickets, while we also offer cheaper tickets for children. Booking tickets in advance using our train map also ensures you can sit together.

Onboard, the whole family can enjoy delivered catering, free WiFi, spacious luggage facilities, and more. We’ve done a lot to make our service as safe and comfortable as possible.

When you arrive and depart, our station guides and maps will help you get where you need to be. You can also find information about station facilities, making life easy at either end of your journey.

We know how important family time is, whether it’s a day out or a holiday. CrossCountry makes the journey there and back simple.

Make the most of your journey

Travelling as a family should be fun and exciting, so we do our best to make your travel plans as straight-forward and relaxed as possible! Book family tickets in advance to find the best seats together. You can also make use of our spacious carriages to store foldaway pushchairs and prams, as well as our handy baby-changing facilities. All that's left to do is enjoy the journey.

Enjoy Free Wifi

All of our trains offer free WiFi for passengers to make use of, so every member of the family can connect. Enjoy entertainment packs while you travel, play games, or learn more about your destination before you arrive. Find our more about on WiFi service on board here.

Food & Drink Delivered to your Seat

Feeling peckish? Not to worry, our trains offer food & drink catering to a range of dietary requirements. Whether you fancy a coffee or a sweet treat, or maybe a sandwich, you can explore our on-board menu to pick your snack.

Storing your Luggage

Travelling with a big family can mean bringing luggage, which is why we take safe luggage storage seriously. Our Voyager trains have extra luggage space to cater to your needs.

Explore your Stations

To make your journey as simple as possible, you can check out key information about your departure and arrival stations before you travel. With important links and information, check out our station guides to make your journey easier.

Family & Friends Railcard

One of the best ways to save money on family travel is to get hold of a Family & Friends Railcard, saving you 1/3 on most rail fares when travelling as a family.

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