ARRIVA Transpennine - Introduction

ARRIVA's Transpennine Express Service takes you to major cities and towns across the North of England quickly and easily.

Our quality coast to coast network is congestion free and whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, there is a service to suit you.

From this page you can find information about the ARRIVA Transpennine service.

Use the Network Map section to see details of the stations and routes covered by the ARRIVA Transpennine service.

Use the Map-based Journey Planner to find your train times and plan your journey on ARRIVA Transpennine routes. Alternatively, a Form-based journey planner is available for journeys anywhere in the UK.

Use the Manchester Aiport - Train to the Plane section to find details of trains that directly serve Manchester Airport.

ARRIVA Transpennine is the easiest and most comfortable way to travel across the North.

And for customers who appreciate that little bit extra.

ARRIVA Transpennine's First Class offers:

	Peace and quiet in a separate environment, ideal for working or relaxing.
	Luxuriously appointed seats.
	Extra leg room.
	Lap-top computer plug-in points.
	Lamps and curtains at all tables.
	Free seat reservations.
	Easy to buy tickets available in advance and on the day.

Whatever your reason for travelling, taking the train saves you time and trouble. When you don't have to worry about wasting time in traffic jams and hold-ups, your journey is not only more enjoyable, but also more productive.

If you have a business meeting to make, ARRIVA Transpennine First Class means you arrive refreshed and ready for action. With all tables equipped with table lamps and lap-top computer plug-in points, you can even catch up on any last minute preparation

If your journey is for pleasure, you'll find the quiet, relaxing atmosphere the ideal environment for taking it easy.

Whatever your reason for travelling, you'll be in air-conditioned comfort.

With most trains offering a trolley service of drinks and snacks at your seat you couldn't arrive in better shape, and there's now even more to choose from including sandwiches, confectionery and alcohol.

It couldn't be more simple to travel First Class on ARRIVA Transpennine.

You can buy tickets in advance or on the day from;
• Station Ticket Offices
• Rail Appointed Travel Agents.

Advance booking is available through;
• Rail Telesales
• Internet Sales sites.

First Class is available on ARRIVA Transpennine services right across the North*, including direct to the heart of Manchester Airport.

And with seamless connections into other train operators' networks, longer distance services are available to London, Scotland, the Midlands and the West Country.

Pick up a timetable from principal stations and ticket offices or from your Rail Appointed Travel Agent.

For train times and information, please call 08457 48 49 50.