Service Updates 14-17 March

Engineering works will be taking place on 14th, 15th & 16th March. On Friday 14th March, we will be operating a reduced timetable. On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, Lumo services will run between Newcastle and Edinburgh only. For more details, visit our engineering works page. For live updates, please see our Twitter/X.

On Monday 17th March, we are expecting our 10:45, 12:18 and 14:48 Northbound services to Edinburgh to be extremely busy. If you don't have a seat reservation, you will have to stand. If you would like to travel on an alternative service, please contact Lumo.Reservations@lumo.co.uk
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family walking in a field

family travel information

travelling by train with family and children in mind? we've got you've covered.

Here at Lumo we are kind to the planet and the best value for all the family. We are making rail a greener and more affordable choice for long-distance travel in the UK,
so enjoy a family adventure and visit the iconic cities of Edinburgh, Newcastle, and London. For more information on our variety of destinations, on things to do and
places to eat out see here. It is easy to plan ahead with Lumo just head over to Plan your train journey on our website. You can plan ahead by buying family
train tickets in advance.

tips for travelling with children by train

Train luggage storage for passengers

reserving a seat

Children under five won’t have a seat reservation, so you might want to arrive early.

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baby changing facilities

All our toilets onboard have a baby changing facility.

a blue pram

pushchairs & prams

Pushchairs & prams are welcome onboard but please check our luggage policy.

make travelling as easy A, B, C

travel hassle-free with LumoLuggage

Have your your luggage delivered door-to-door to and from your destination.

book LumoLuggage
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snack time with LumoEats

Pre-order food and snacks up to 2 hours before your journey.

preorder LumoEats
Family travelling by train to Newcastle
Family travelling by train to Newcastle
valid for up to 4 adults and 4 children travelling together. adults get a third off and kids save 60%.
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friends smiling on phone
designed especially for 16-17-year-olds, gives you 50% off most rail fares!