​Travel Date: April 12, 2026

Route: London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley

Transport: LNER First Class (Azuma Train)

​The Deal: Small Group Discount

​For a family of eight, the LNER Small Group Discount is the most efficient way to travel in luxury. It provides a 20% discount on First Class Advance tickets when booking for a group of 3–9 people.

• ​Estimated Total Cost: Approx. £540 – £650 for the whole family (8 people).
  • ​Note: First Class Advance fares typically start around £84 per person; with the 20% discount, this drops to roughly £67 per person.
• ​Booking Tip: The discount is applied automatically on the LNER website when you select “8 passengers.”

​Why First Class is Best for a Family of 8:

• ​Dining Included: Complimentary hot meals, snacks, and drinks (hot, cold, and alcoholic) are served at your seat. For a large family, this saves a fortune on station snacks!
• ​Space & Comfort: Reclining leather seats, extra legroom, and large tables that allow the family to sit together (usually in two sets of four across the aisle).
• ​Lounge Access: Start the trip stress-free at the First Class Lounge in King’s Cross, which offers free refreshments and a quiet space away from the station crowds.
• ​The View: Sitting on the right-hand side of the train provides the best “window seat” views of the North Sea coastline as you cross the border into Scotland.

​Quick Itinerary:

• ​Departure: London King’s Cross (Trains run roughly every 30 minutes).
• ​Duration: ~4 hours 20 minutes (Direct).
• ​Arrival: Edinburgh Waverley (Steps away from the Royal Mile and Princes Street).

​Pro Tip for the Blog: If you are traveling with children, the “Azuma” trains have power sockets at every seat and the fastest Wi-Fi on the network—essential for keeping eight people entertained for four hours!