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Our timetable will be changing from 10 December 2023. We will continue to operate our enhanced timetable which started in May 2023. In addition to this, we will operate a half hourly service between Nottingham and Birmingham New Street on Mondays to Fridays.
Our full timetable
Our network stretches from Aberdeen to Penzance, so you’re bound to find somewhere you’d like to visit. Below you can download the latest CrossCountry train time as a PDF. Timetables are correct at the time of production and are usually planned 6 months in advance.
If you’re looking for inspiration for your leisure journeys, check out our destination pages to see where CrossCountry can take you.
Scotland, North East & Manchester to the South West and South Coast
Stansted, Cambridge, Leicester and Nottingham to Birmingham & Cardiff
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Check live train departures and arrival updates from any CrossCountry station.
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- Delay updates
- We always aim to be punctual with our services, but but you can keep track of any delays or or cancellations
Timetable Updates
Some last trains may be earlier than normal and we recommend you check your journey before you travel by using National Rail Enquiries, our Train Tickets app, or viewing our timetables below:
Birmingham - Leicester - Stansted Airport
Saturday 02 to Sunday 03 December
Saturday 09 to Sunday 10 December
Other Routes
Saturday 02 to Sunday 03 December
Saturday 09 to Sunday 10 December
Create your own pocket timetable
You can create your own free personalised pocket train timetable from National Rail Enquiries. This allows you to create a timetable for up to three separate departure or arrival stations and can select the days, dates, and travel times to suit you. It’s printable, so perfect for your pocket.
Route Map (note - services at weekends may also be affected by engineering work)
Based in the heart of the UK, CrossCountry train network provides fast train services connecting major cities across Britain, including:
• Newcastle
• Leeds
• Sheffield
• Manchester
• Nottingham
• Bristol
• Southampton
• Cardiff
• Edinburgh
CrossCountry cross more of the country than any other train company.
Download and use the route map to help plan your journey here [PDF].
Advance booking dates
Due engineering work we are currently running a reduced advance booking window.
Whilst tickets can be bought up to three months prior to travel, seat reservations are not available until closer to the journey date. The table below provides the latest date that you can reserve seat reservations on our services. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, please check back for updates.
| Popular Routes | Monday - Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Edinburgh - Plymouth |
16 February 2024 |
10 February 2024 |
11 February 2024 |
| Newcastle - Reading |
16 February 2024 |
10 February 2024 |
11 February 2024 |
| Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth |
16 February 2024 |
10 February 2024 |
11 February 2024 |
| Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol TM |
16 February 2024 |
10 February 2024 |
11February 2024 |
| Nottingham - Cardiff Central |
16 February 2024 |
10 February 2024 |
11 February2024 |
| Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport | 16 February 2024 | 10 February 2024 | 11 February 2024 |
(last updated: Friday 1 December 2023)
Passenger Assist
We are still operating both booked and un-booked Passenger Assistance services for those passengers that require this, although we are encouraging customers to book ahead so we can ensure the correct provision of assistance is provided. For more information please visit here.
Ticket arrangements
If you are making a journey with us we strongly advise that you book in advance and reserve a place on specific train. For more information on how to reserve a seat please visit here.
If you already have a ticket but do not have a seat reserved for your chosen train, need to amend your booked seat or have any other query, please contact our Customer Relations team on 03447 369 123. Alternatively, you can contact our Social Media team via Twitter, Facebook Messenger or the live chat widget in the bottom corner of your screen, where we are available 24 hours a day.