How do I make a seat reservation?
Check your ticket (both outward and return) to see if you have a seat reservation. You can check My Account if you have bought directly with LNER.
If you do not have a seat reservation, you can simply reserve one.
Reserve a seat or bike space for your Flexible ticket
If your ticket doesn't have a seat reservation, like an Off-Peak, Anytime or Season ticket, you can make one before you board so that you have the most comfortable journey.
Standalone seat reservations are available 12 weeks before your journey date, even if you purchased your Flexible ticket earlier.
Secure your seat up to 5 minutes before departure. Our quick tool lets you go from seatless to Seat Sure in seconds or reserve on the go with our LNER App.
Flexible ticket? You can cancel your seat, make a new reservation on a different train or even change to your favourite spot in your account.
There is limited unreserved seating in coach C (Standard) and coaches E or M (First Class) available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stay updated with live journey info by sharing your mobile number with LNER Assistant.
If you need a wheelchair space or priority seat, we recommend booking your seat by contacting our Assisted travel team.
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Some trains get busier than others. If you're able to be flexible with the times you travel, you can choose one of our quieter trains.