Kids for £2
On weekends and school holidays
Family days out are now even more appealing, thanks to our Kids for £2 train tickets. Due to popular demand, the deal is now available on weekends year round. During school holidays (Half-Term and Christmas etc) you’ll also be able to make the most of this fantastic offer on weekdays when the kids are off. Oh, and kids aged four and under go completely free. If you’re travelling onwards into London, our Family Travelcard may be your best ticket option.
For family days out – in London or on the coast
Who doesn’t relish the opportunity for a family day out? So, make the most of our Kids for £2 train tickets and head to the coast or for some impromptu fun in the capital.
Why you’ll love Kids for £2
How Kids for £2 tickets work
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Buy your tickets online, selecting the number of adults and children
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Collect your ticket from a ticket machine, or buy your tickets directly at the station ticket office
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Use your ticket at the gates to travel with ease
Kids for £2
| Kids for £2 | c2c Family Travelcard | GroupSave | Senior Rover | Online advance discount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Families | Families off to London | Small groups | Over 60s | Bargain hunters |
| Adults (ages 16+) |  No |
 Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Children (ages 5-16) |  Yes |
 No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Peak | No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
| Off-Peak Weekdays | Only during school holidays |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Can add a London Zones Travelcard? | Yes |
Already includes travelcard |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Kids for £2
Best forFamiliesAdults (ages 16+)NoChildren (ages 5-16)YesPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysOnly during school holidaysWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes -
c2c Family Travelcard
Best forFamilies off to LondonAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Already includes travelcard
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GroupSave
Best forSmall groupsAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?Yes
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Senior Rover
Best forOver 60sAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)NoPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsNoCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No
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Online advance discount
Best forBargain huntersAdults (ages 16+)YesChildren (ages 5-16)YesPeakNoOff-Peak WeekdaysYesWeekendsYesCan add a London Zones Travelcard?No
FAQ connected to this ticket type
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1. Does an adult have to buy a ticket too?
While this ticket is geared towards children, an adult can – and must – buy a ticket first, in order for the child(ren) to travel with them. With our Kids for £2 ticket deal, you can take a trip with your child, grandchild, niece or nephew for the price of a takeaway coffee – as long as you have a valid Adult ticket. To take advantage of this offer, the child you’re travelling with must be between the ages of five and 16. Both of you are then free to travel on weekends or off-peak weekdays during the school holidays. You can add a London Zones travelcard, too.
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2. On which school holidays dates are Kids for £2 tickets valid on weekdays?
Here are the 2021 school holidays dates we’ll be following:
February half-term: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February
Easter Holidays: Friday 27 March – Friday 11 April
May half-term: Monday 31 May to Friday 04 June
Summer holidays: Wednesday 22 July – 31 August
October half-term: Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October
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3. What age does my child need to be for a Kids for £2 ticket?
Ages five to 15, as long as accompanied by a fare paying adult. Kids under 4 are free.
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4. What tickets are available to children on weekdays outside of the school holidays?
On weekday services outside the school holidays, children aged 5-15 travel for half the adult fare.
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5. Terms and Conditions
Read our Kids for £2 terms and conditions
