Seating Plans

Our refurbished Class 185 trains are capable of operating services across all our routes. There are 51 trains in the fleet which can be formed into 3 or 6 carriage trains.

They have 169 seats (154 standard, 15 First Class) and operate between Manchester, Sheffield and Cleethorpes; Manchester and Hull; and Manchester Airport to Middlesbrough/Redcar via York and Leeds.

Take a virtual tour through a C185.

Nova 1

Our Nova 1 trains are formed of 5 carriages and have 342 seats (318 standard, 24 First Class).

They operate between Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Take a virtual tour through a Nova 1.

Nova 2

Our Nova 2 trains are formed of 5 carriages with 288 seats (264 standard, 24 First Class).

They operate between Manchester Airport and Liverpool to Glasgow and Edinburgh via Preston.

Take a virtual tour through a Nova 2.

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How to get cheap tickets

How to get cheap train tickets

Whether buying Advance tickets or using a Railcard, there are plenty of ways to save.

Wi-Fi

Enjoy free Wi-Fi plus power sockets and USB points at every seat in First Class.

Routes

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Destinations

From city breaks to seaside escapes, our trains go to the country’s best destinations.

Station tours

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What you can bring on board

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First Class

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