Treat yourself to the luxury of First Class train travel next time you travel with TransPennine Express. Upgrade to First Class, stretch out and get comfortable or plug in, get in the zone and work on the go.
Relax and stay connected on your journey with our spacious reclining seats and generous legroom plus free Wi-Fi, power sockets and USB points at every seat.
Catering is available on many of our services, providing you with complimentary drinks and snacks for your journey. Take a look at the menu.
There are a few ways to save on First Class tickets on your next journey with us:
Buy in advance - book First Class Advance Purchase tickets and you could save over 50%. Advance tickets have to be used on the specific train chosen at the time you book and offer great value for money.
On the day – decided to treat yourself last minute? Upgrade your Standard Class ticket on any TransPennine Express service on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays with our Weekend First offer. The price depends on how far you’re travelling but will cost either £10, £15, £20 or £25 per person one-way. Simply find an unreserved First Class seat and pay the Conductor for your upgrade. Subject to availability.
Seatfrog - if you’ve booked a Standard Class ticket, you can use the Seatfrog app to bid for a last-minute upgrade. Auctions open 24hrs before departure.
Please note Weekend First is subject to availability and spaces are limited. There are no child or Railcard discounts available.
Enjoy free Wi-Fi plus power sockets and USB points at every seat in First Class.
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