Following the success of LNER’s £12 fares between London Kings Cross and Leeds, the low-cost fares are now available on five more routes to and from London.
The new fares are designed to offer a low-cost alternative to coach travel, with some seriously cheap prices if you’re happy travelling early in the morning or later in the evening.
And, just like the Leeds offer, Railcard discounts apply.
How cheap are the new fares?
|
Route |
Adult |
With Railcard |
Child |
|---|---|---|---|
|
York ↔ London |
£14 |
£9.30 |
£7 |
|
Northallerton ↔ London |
£15 |
£9.90 |
£7.50 |
|
Darlington ↔ London |
£16 |
£10.60 |
£8 |
|
Durham ↔ London |
£18 |
£11.90 |
£9 |
|
Newcastle ↔ London |
£19 |
£12.60 |
£9.50 |
That means a Railcard holder can travel between York and London for less than £10, or between Newcastle and London for £12.60 on the eligible services.
These are starting fares, so availability will depend on your chosen journey and travel date.
Which trains are included?
Towards London King’s Cross (Monday to Thursday):
For York, the fares are available on the early morning service:
- 04:40 York → London King’s Cross
For Newcastle, Durham, Darlington and Northallerton, the fares are available on the same evening service, departing from:
- 19:27 Newcastle
- 19:40 Durham
- 19:58 Darlington
- 20:09 Northallerton
All four departures are on the same train travelling towards London King’s Cross.
From London King’s Cross (Monday to Thursday):
- 22:03 London King’s Cross → Newcastle
The discounted fares are available for journeys to York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle on this service.
What about Leeds?
The existing £12 Leeds fares continue on the following services:
- 05:40 London King’s Cross → Leeds
- 21:10 Leeds → London King’s Cross
Unlike the five new routes, the Leeds offer is available Monday to Friday.
What do the new fares look like on TrainSplit?
The new discounted LNER fares are now live on TrainSplit, and they’re easy to spot when searching for eligible journeys.
Look out for the green promotional banner in TrainSplit search results, as shown in the screenshot below. This helps you spot eligible discounted LNER fares when booking.
Please note: All promotional fares are subject to availability. The prices and screenshots shown are examples found at the time of searching and are not guaranteed for every journey or travel date. Check TrainSplit for the latest prices and availability before booking.
When can I travel?
The fares are available to book now for travel from 16 November to 16 December 2026 inclusive.
There will also be some availability over the Christmas travel period where capacity allows.
From 4 January 2027, LNER plans to continue offering these fares for the foreseeable future.
Remember, the new fares for York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle are available Monday to Thursday only, while the existing Leeds offer is available Monday to Friday.
What’s the catch?
These are Advance tickets, so they’re tied to the specific train you’ve booked and are non-refundable under normal Advance ticket conditions.
You’ll also need to be happy travelling early in the morning or later in the evening.
But if those times work for you, the fares offer some excellent value for travelling between London and the North East.
Availability is limited, so the lowest fares won’t necessarily be available on every eligible service.
Got a Railcard? Make those fares even cheaper
Railcard discounts apply to these fares, bringing York to London down to £9.30 and Newcastle to London to £12.60 on eligible services.
Need a Railcard? You can buy a digital Railcard with TrainSplit and keep it ready within the app when you travel, so there’s one less thing to remember when you’re heading for the train.
Book the new LNER fares with TrainSplit
The new discounted LNER fares are now appearing in TrainSplit journey results.
And because TrainSplit searches for split-ticket combinations too, we may also be able to use these promotional fares as part of a longer journey and find additional savings.
Simply enter your journey details, choose your travel date and see which fares are available.
Search your journey with TrainSplit and see what you could save.
Frequently Asked Questions about the new LNER fares
LNER's low-cost fares have expanded beyond Leeds. Here are the practical details on prices, eligible trains, Railcard discounts, travel dates and how the new Advance fares work.
What are the new LNER fares?
These fares are lower-priced LNER Only Advance fares available on selected services. The offer now covers Leeds plus selected journeys between London and York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle.
Which routes have the new LNER fares?
The new fares are available on selected journeys between London and York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle. The existing London to Leeds £12 fare offer also continues.
How much are the new LNER tickets?
Adult fares start from £14 between York and London, £15 from Northallerton, £16 from Darlington, £18 from Durham and £19 from Newcastle. The existing Leeds to London fare starts from £12.
Can I use a Railcard with these fares?
Yes. Railcard discounts apply to these fares, with eligible adult fares starting from £9.30 between York and London, £9.90 from Northallerton and £12.60 from Newcastle.
Which trains are eligible for the new fares?
The discounted fares are available on selected early morning and late evening services.
Towards London, the eligible departures include the 04:40 from York and the evening service departing Newcastle at 19:27, Durham at 19:40, Darlington at 19:58 and Northallerton at 20:09.
For journeys from London, the fares are available on the 22:03 London King’s Cross to Newcastle service, including journeys to York, Northallerton, Darlington and Durham.
The existing Leeds offer applies to the 05:40 London King’s Cross to Leeds and 21:10 Leeds to London King’s Cross services.
Which days are the new LNER fares available?
The new fares for York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle are available Monday to Thursday only.
The existing Leeds offer is available Monday to Friday.
All fares are subject to availability.
When can I travel using the new LNER fares?
The initial travel period runs from 16 November to 16 December 2026 inclusive, with some availability over Christmas where capacity allows.
Are the £12 London to Leeds LNER fares ending?
No. The existing £12 adult fare between Leeds and London continues, with Railcard fares from £7.90 and child fares from £6 on eligible services.
Can I travel on any LNER train with one of these tickets?
No. These are Advance fares and are tied to the specific booked service. They are routed LNER Only, so check your itinerary carefully before booking.
Are the new LNER tickets refundable?
These are Advance tickets and are non-refundable under normal Advance ticket conditions. However, you can change your travel date or time before your original train’s scheduled departure, subject to the applicable conditions and fees.
For more information, see our guide on How to Amend Your Train Ticket.
Can children get the new LNER fares?
Yes. Child fares start from £7 between York and London, rising to £9.50 between Newcastle and London. Child fares are also available on the existing Leeds offer from £6.
Can I book the new LNER fares with TrainSplit?
Yes. The new discounted fares are appearing in TrainSplit journey results when available.
Simply search your route and travel date to see which fares are available.