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October half-term special - kids go free

25 Sep 2009

Families departing from London Stansted Airport for a well earned October half-term break can ditch the car, take the train, and walk directly into the airport terminal on time, saving money on the way.

Train operator Stansted Express is providing a welcome financial boost for parents travelling during the October half-term holidays by bringing back its Kids Go FREE promotion. Under the Kids Go FREE promotion, a return ticket for a family of two adults and two children costs just £53.60.  This offer is only available when booking online and runs from 1 to 31 October 2009 for return travel from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport (see details below).

Adrian Warren, Marketing Manager for Stansted Express said: “We’re pleased to be promoting another great offer for families travelling with Stansted Express this forthcoming October half-term. Our Kids Go Free promotion is aimed at helping families save money on their journey to the airport and is a great incentive to leave the car at home.”

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For further information about this press release, please ring the National Express East Anglia Press Office on 0207 549 5966.

Notes to editors:

About the Stansted Express Kids go FREE promotion:  The promotion is only redeemable when booking online for travel commencing at London Liverpool Street. Book by 30 October for travel by 31 October 2009 and get one free child ticket (child classed as under 16 years old) per full adult fare purchased. Return ticket for two adults and two children £53.60. For full terms and conditions visit our website: stanstedexpress.com

About Stansted Express: Stansted Express is a brand of National Express East Anglia.  Stansted Express offers the fastest and most comfortable way between Stansted Airport and Central London, with an averaged journey time of 35 minutes to Tottenham Hale station and 46 minutes to London Liverpool Street station.  Stansted Express trains arrive and depart every 15 minutes throughout the day and run seven days a week. Trains arrive and depart Stansted Airport railway station, only two minutes walk from the airport terminal.  Lifts and escalators take you from the main terminal building to the station.  The route is well signed with luggage trolleys available at the station. Designed for the air traveller, Stansted Express trains have plenty of luggage space, and, on most services, an at seat trolley service with a range of drinks, snacks and light refreshments. For more information visit stanstedexpress.com