Travel time as quality time: parental attitudes to long distance travel with young children.

Highlights: [•] We study parents’ decisions about long distance travel with young children. [•] We explore attitudes and perceptions using semi-structured in-depth interviews. [•] Long distance travel with children is valued as a positive quality time experience. [•] Convenience is the overwhelming factor influencing most respondents to opt for car. [•] Potential exists to capitalise on positive attitudes to rail to instigate modal shift. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]