Family travel & discounts
We want families to feel at home with us. From kids' activity tables in selected waiting rooms to our VKids fun bags and baby changing facilities onboard, we're always trying out new ideas to keep families happy all the way.
Family travel
Get a Family & Friends Railcard for only £28 a year. You'll get:
- 1/3 off adult fares
- 60% off child fares
Buy your Family & Friends Railcard online:
www.familyandfriends-railcard.co.uk
It's quick, easy and secure.
Up to 4 adults and 4 kids can travel on one card - and they don't have to be part of the same family. For even greater savings, you can also use your Family & Friends Railcard on Advance fares. So where will you take everybody?
Child fares
Child fare (aged 5 to 15) is 1/2 adult fare. Children under the age of 5 travel free.
Child fares also apply on our Advance tickets, providing some of our best-value opportunities to travel in the UK. And there's nothing quite like fun and discovery to inspire young minds. Old ones too.
VKids Bags
Travelling with kids aged between 3 and 6? Then ask for our new VKids Bags, bursting with goodies to keep them entertained.
They'll discover a multi-colour colouring pencil, a chalkboard, the new fun magazine, stickers, a notepad, activity ideas plus their favourite faces from home, such as Peppa Pig and Ben 10. It's all about making the journey as enjoyable as possible for the whole family. Free from The Shop.
Food, drinks and light bites onboard
Fancy a snack? Step into The Shop to discover a delicious choice of healthy options and naughty treats. That's where you'll also find our Freedom Meal Deals and Fairtrade hot drinks - and all at prices not to be sniffed at. So forget about the last-minute food dash before you board.
See what's in The Shop
Eurostar & Virgin Trains to Europe in one easy booking
Manchester to Paris in just 5hrs 35mins from as little as £103 return.
2FOR1 entry at Great British attractions
Take a friend for free at over 100 of the greatest British attractions including restaurants, theatres, exhibitions and more when you travel there with Virgin Trains.
Browse the attractions and print your 2FOR1 voucher now