Routes
Direct CrossCountry Routes
Get live information on direct CrossCountry routes.
Planning your journey has never been easier. CrossCountry runs hundreds of direct train services everyday, all over Britain. Our Route pages allow you to see direct train routes across our network.
You can view our live travel updates to see if your train service is on time. Also, discover more information about our train stations, your final destination and local things to do.
Popular Cross Country Routes
From Edinburgh to Penzance and Cardiff to Stansted, we cross more of the country than any other train company.
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Trains from Manchester to Birmingham
Trains from Derby to Birmingham
Trains from Bristol to York
Top Routes from the North West
Trains from Manchester to Oxford
Trains from Manchester to Bristol
Trains from Manchester to Southampton
Top Routes in the North East & Scotland
Trains from Glasgow to Birmingham
Trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow
Trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh
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Explore Things to do
If you're thinking of planning a train journey but need some inspiration. Explore our Things to Do page for destination ideas and activities to do while you're there. Our popular pages include the following:
Explore our Station Pages
Discover our station pages to learn more about your chosen station, or one you would like to visit, including its history, the surrounding area, and commonly asked questions. Popular stations include:
Explore our Destination Pages
Explore our destination pages to learn about the local food, culture, shopping, and entertainment of your final stop; or for inspiration on places to visit. Our popular destinations include:
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