Open-access rail operator Lumo has announced that on May 25 it will launch service on the London–Stirling rail route via Preston on the West Coast Main Line.
The new connection will link London to northwest England and Scotland, via cities such as Preston and Stirling, strengthening the low-cost rail offering in the United Kingdom.
To mark the announcement, Lumo partnered with Stirling Pride and organized a promotional event in the city, offering “golden tickets” to London. The event was supported by drag artist Cherry West, a festival participant, and drew attention to the new London–Stirling rail connection.
According to Stuart Jones, the launch of the new route represents an important step toward expanding competitive rail service on the West Coast Main Line. The service will offer direct and fast travel between Scotland, northern England, and London, with a focus on low costs and accessibility.
Lumo is already partnering with several community events across the UK, including Glasgow Pride, Edinburgh Pride, and Pride in Gateshead, further cementing its position as a socially engaged rail operator.
Cheap train tickets on the London–Stirling route
Lumo’s new route will become one of the most affordable rail connections in the UK. Announced fares start at: Trains will stop at major stations such as Milton Keynes, Crewe, Carlisle, Lockerbie, Motherwell, Whifflet, and Greenfaulds, offering direct connections to London for the first time for areas such as Coatbridge and Cumbernauld.
- GBP 23.90 on the London–Preston route;
- GBP 14.90 on the Preston–Stirling route;
- GBP 29.90 between London Euston and Stirling.
This new London–Scotland rail route is designed to encourage passengers to switch from road and air travel to rail, through reduced fares and simplified services.
Modernized trains and low-cost rail services
The new route will be operated with trains in Lumo’s signature blue colors, offering a modernized experience and a single-class rail model focused on efficiency and low fares.
Alstom is supporting the project by modernizing the Class 222 train fleet, adapted for the new rail service.
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