First Class Train Tickets
Sit back, relax, and enjoy refreshments*.
Many of us travel by train every day. Whether you’re a regular commuter or like seeing different parts of Great Britain on day trips, rail travel is a part of everyday life for many of us. But why should that mean we can’t travel in style?
CrossCountry’s First Class rail service takes ordinary journeys and turns them into a treat. You can kick back and relax if you’re travelling for leisure, or make the most of the spacious seats and quiet carriages to get work done when travelling for business. For making regular journeys more comfortable or transforming a staycation trip into a real treat, discover elevated travel with CrossCountry First Class train tickets.
Travel First Class on CrossCountry Trains
At CrossCountry, we pride ourselves on making every journey comfortable and enjoyable for our passengers. Whether you’re taking a 10-minute train to work or travelling from Edinburgh all the way to Penzance, we make sure our trains are safe, clean, and comfortable.
In our First Class carriages, you can enjoy the best seats in the house. And while we're confident you'll have a comfortable journey anywhere on our trains, there are plenty of reasons to upgrade and elevate your CrossCountry experience.
Do all CrossCountry services offer First Class?
First Class is available on routes operated by our Voyager trains**, while all Turbostar trains offer 100% Standard Class seating. Voyager trains make up most of our fleet, so the majority of CrossCountry services offer First Class travel, but make sure to check before you travel to be certain that First Class is available.
What is included with First Class train tickets?
While different train operators offer different levels of First Class service, at CrossCountry we like to make sure our First Class passengers can make the most of their journey. A First Class ticket comes with larger, more spacious seating, and subject to availability on some services, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available for First Class * customers.
Benefits of First Class Train Tickets
Our First Class carriages have larger seats so you can kick back and relax. In fact, our First Class seats are larger than in our Standard carriages, meaning you have extra space to enjoy the journey.
When booking train travel, table seats are especially in-demand. So First Class passengers can rest assured that First Class carriages have more table space to help you make the most of the journey. Whether you’re chatting with your friends or getting work done, extra table space comes in very handy.
How to Book First Class Rail Tickets with CrossCountry
Booking a First Class train ticket with CrossCountry is easy – you can buy a First Class ticket online or using the CrossCountry app.
When buying a CrossCountry train ticket online, First Class availability and prices are listed on the right-hand side. Simply let us know where you are travelling from and to, and when you are planning to travel, and let us show you the train times that suit you. Select the First Class ticket you would like to book, and press ‘Continue’ to complete your booking.
When buying a CrossCountry train ticket using our mobile app, the process is just the same! Whether you prefer to online train ticket booking using desktop or mobile, it couldn’t be easier to purchase a CrossCountry First Class ticket.
How much is a First Class train ticket?
First Class train ticket prices fluctuate depending on your route and time of travel, so do not have a standard price. However, travelling First Class on our trains needn’t be expensive – it is often a small addition to the cost of your train ticket, coming with a long list of benefits included.
How to save on First Class train tickets
Did you know that you can use Railcards when booking a First Class ticket? If you have a Railcard of any variety, such as a 16-25 Railcard or Two Together Railcard, you can save even more on booking First Class rail travel and enjoy first class for less.
Additionally, you can make savings on First Class travel by choosing off-peak times. Travelling with off-peak train tickets means that trains are often quieter, and your tickets are cheaper. This goes for Standard and First Class travel, so why not upgrade and make the most of your journey?
*First Class catering is subject to, route, journey time and availability.
All items and offers listed are subject to availability, may change or may be withdrawn at any time.
**First Class is available on routes operated by our Voyager trains. Please use a journey planner to see services that offer First Class.
First Class is available on routes operated by our Voyager trains, with Standard Class seating accounting for all seats on Turbostar trains. Please use a journey planner to see services that offer First Class.
In First Class carriages, passengers can enjoy comfier, larger reclining seats with extra space and quieter carriages. In addition, First Class travel includes extra complimentary WiFi allowance, a table at each seat, and snacks and drinks, subject to availability.
Make the most of your CrossCountry journey by enjoying a wide variety of food and drink on board. Our catering service is available on most of our train services.
We offer a wide range of hot and cold drinks, as well as sandwiches and snacks. There are some great healthy options too - all of which can be delivered as part of our at-seat service. Check out the full CrossCountry food & drink menu.
CrossCountry know how important it is for our passengers to stay in touch whilst on the move, so there is WiFi available on every CrossCountry service. Subject to availability and usage restrictions.