Is there wifi on Lumo trains?

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Yes, Lumo trains offer complimentary Wi-Fi to all passengers on their services between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. As a "budget-friendly" long-distance operator, Lumo provides this as a standard amenity alongside power sockets and USB ports at every seat. However, it is important to manage expectations regarding the connection speed; while the Wi-Fi is perfectly adequate for checking emails, browsing the web, or using social media, it may struggle with high-definition video streaming or large file downloads, especially when the train passes through the many tunnels and "cuttings" along the East Coast Main Line. To supplement the Wi-Fi, Lumo also offers an on-board entertainment portal called "LumoGo," which allows passengers to stream a selection of movies, TV shows, and digital magazines directly to their own devices without using up the external internet bandwidth. As of 2026, Lumo continues to be a popular choice for "connected" travelers looking for a low-cost, eco-friendly alternative to flying or the more expensive LNER service on the same route.

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Here at Lumo, we understand you may wish to keep your luggage close by, and that what you are travelling with is important, but depending on the size this may not always be possible. All customers can bring on board a maximum of ONE Small bag OR Holdall and ONE Medium suitcase (63 x 41 x 27cm).

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Lumo Specific Tickets At your time of purchase, you'll be given a list of times and train operators that your ticket is valid on. If there is only one operator available, it will display just the one in the dropdown, such as LNER. If it states, 'multiple operators', more than one train company covers your chosen route.

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Our most popular station is Edinburgh Waverley. Lumo runs five direct services a day from Edinburgh Waverley to all other destinations we operate to, including Newcastle Central Station and London King's Cross.

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Lumo is a British open-access operator owned by FirstGroup that operates passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.

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In the USA, staff were instructed to lock toilets when the train was stopped in a station and unlock them when the train was again underway. Mercifully, new trains no longer dump waste on the tracks. Instead, trains are fitted with chemical holding tanks.

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In short, the 3-1-1 rule is: Each liquid you bring through the TSA checkpoint must be in a 3.4-ounce or smaller container (3), all containers must be placed inside one clear quart-size plastic bag (1) and each passenger is only allowed one plastic bag (1).

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When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs.

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