First Class

There are many benefits of travelling in First Class or deciding to upgrade including:

• Guaranteed table space - Every seat in our First Class coaches has a table so you can work, read or picnic with ease.

• Complimentary food and drink - Eat your way from A to B with produce from local supplies just waiting to be enjoyed.

• Plug sockets - Situated at every window seat, you'll never run low of charge on your device.

• Roomier seats - Giving you that little bit more comfort for your next adventure, First Class seats are bigger AND have more leg room so you can really sit back and enjoy the journey.
• First Class lounge access - Chill out and enjoy some pre-departure luxury in one of our First Class lounges. Here you'll have free WiFi, complimentary food and drink, and space to relax.

It couldn’t be easier to book your First Class experience. Just use our Journey Planner to choose the best route and time for your train, and then choose the First Class option when booking your ticket.

Already booked a train ticket but like the sound of an upgrade? You can easily upgrade your Standard Class ticket to First Class via your Avanti West Coast account.

Simply sign in to your account and go to 'My bookings'. On 'Upcoming journeys' select the journey you wish to upgrade and select 'Manage booking'. From here, scroll down to 'Upgrade ticket' and follow the steps to enjoy!

Click here to upgrade your ticket to First Class

Or, if you're already onboard you can ask the Train Manager if there are any upgrades available.

Our First Class Lounges are an amazing benefit of travelling First Class, allowing you to relax in comfort before boarding. You can enjoy our lounges for an hour before departure plenty of time to relax and make yourself at home with hot drinks, delicious snacks, newspapers and high-speed WiFi, all on the house.

Our First Class Lounges are available at the following stations:

• Birmingham International

• Birmingham New Street

• London Euston

• Crewe

• Liverpool Lime Street

• Manchester Piccadilly

• Glasgow Central

On shorter First Class journeys, we may offer a reduced service due to limited time onboard. While you’ll still receive complimentary drinks, the full food menu might not be available. Our onboard team will always do their best to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience within the time available.