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SIT BACK AND RELAX WITH FIRST CLASS TRAIN TICKETS
We think First Class travel can be for everyone and our affordable tickets make it easy to start your trip in style whatever your reason for travelling. Make the most of your journey with wide reclining, spacious seats with extra leg room.
In First Class you can choose from a selection of freshly made sandwiches, served at your seat with tea or coffee and light refreshments, subject to availability. Take a look at our First Class menu or ask your onboard host for details on the day.
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Travelling in First Class with Hull Trains
First Class Food & Drink
When travelling in First Class, you can enjoy a complimentary selection of food and drink served at your seat.
Our breakfast menu is served on services originating before 11am from Hull and London King's Cross - choose from a selection of hot breakfast sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks.
Our rest of the day menu is available on services departing after 11am from Hull and London King's Cross - choose from a rotating range of freshly made sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. Alcoholic beverages are available at an additional charge.
View our First Class menu | View allergen information
Your Onboard Experience
Our First Class service is designed with business travellers in mind, offering a quieter, more spacious environment to help you work comfortably while travelling. Enjoy wide, reclining seats with extra legroom, generous space and large tables ideal for laptops, paperwork and meetings on the move.
Enjoy free WiFi throughout your journey and at-seat power sockets and USB charging points keep your devices fully charged from departure to arrival. Stay connected whether you're catching up on emails or preparing for meetings.
So whether you are travelling for just one stop or a longer trip, travel in comfort in First Class with Hull Trains, make the most of your commute or simply stay relaxed.
Benefits of First Class Travel
Bigger, Comfier Seats
Our First Class seats are wide, spacious, reclining and upholstered with premium headrests. With significantly more legroom than Standard Class, stretch out comfortably whether you're working, reading or simply enjoying the view. Each First Class seat includes a full-size table perfect for laptops or dining, or a pull-out tray table. View the First Class seating plan.
Free WiFi
Stay connected throughout your journey with our complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, available in both First and Standard Class. Great for checking emails, catching up on the latest news, or staying in touch with family and friends, our reliable onboard connectivity keeps you online from departure to arrival. Make your travel time as productive or relaxing as you choose.
At-Seat Technology
All First Class seats are equipped with charging facilities. A standard UK 3-pin plug socket and USB charging port ensures your devices stay powered throughout your journey. Charge your laptop, phone, tablet, e-reader, and headphones easily, keeping all of your essential devices ready for use when you arrive at your destination ready for the day ahead.
Complimentary Food & Drink Service
Enjoy our complimentary at-seat food and drink service, exclusively availability in First Class. Our friendly onboard hosts will serve it direct to your seat with your choice of tea, coffee and light refreshments throughout your journey. Morning travellers can enjoy hot breakfast options before 11am, while lunch and evening services feature fresh sandwich selections, subject to availability.
Productive Workspace
Be productive during your travel time with spacious tables, reliable power supply, free Wi-Fi, and quiet environment making the perfect mobile office. Tables comfortably accomodate a 15-inch laptop and notebook to allow you to work as efficiently as you would at your desk. Smooth journeys make typing, taking notes and reviewing documents easy, and ergonomic reclining seating.
Luggage Storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in First Class provides plenty of space to store your suitcase, shopping bags, coat and personal items, with less passengers per carriage compared to Standard Class. Ideal for leisure passengers returning from London shopping trips, business travellers with laptop bags or anyone travelling with multiple items. Please remember our luggage policy.
Bigger, Comfier Seats
Our First Class seats are wide, spacious, reclining and upholstered with premium headrests. With significantly more legroom than Standard Class, stretch out comfortably whether you're working, reading or simply enjoying the view. Each First Class seat includes a full-size table perfect for laptops or dining, or a pull-out tray table. View the First Class seating plan.
Free WiFi
Stay connected throughout your journey with our complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, available in both First and Standard Class. Great for checking emails, catching up on the latest news, or staying in touch with family and friends, our reliable onboard connectivity keeps you online from departure to arrival. Make your travel time as productive or relaxing as you choose.
At-Seat Technology
All First Class seats are equipped with charging facilities. A standard UK 3-pin plug socket and USB charging port ensures your devices stay powered throughout your journey. Charge your laptop, phone, tablet, e-reader, and headphones easily, keeping all of your essential devices ready for use when you arrive at your destination ready for the day ahead.
Complimentary Food & Drink Service
Enjoy our complimentary at-seat food and drink service, exclusively availability in First Class. Our friendly onboard hosts will serve it direct to your seat with your choice of tea, coffee and light refreshments throughout your journey. Morning travellers can enjoy hot breakfast options before 11am, while lunch and evening services feature fresh sandwich selections, subject to availability.
Productive Workspace
Be productive during your travel time with spacious tables, reliable power supply, free Wi-Fi, and quiet environment making the perfect mobile office. Tables comfortably accomodate a 15-inch laptop and notebook to allow you to work as efficiently as you would at your desk. Smooth journeys make typing, taking notes and reviewing documents easy, and ergonomic reclining seating.
Luggage Storage
Dedicated luggage storage areas in First Class provides plenty of space to store your suitcase, shopping bags, coat and personal items, with less passengers per carriage compared to Standard Class. Ideal for leisure passengers returning from London shopping trips, business travellers with laptop bags or anyone travelling with multiple items. Please remember our luggage policy.
Can I Upgrade to First Class on the Train?
First Class Weekday Upgrade
Travelling midweek and fancy an upgrade? You can upgrade onboard to First Class for £30. Ask onboard for availability on the day.
First Class Weekend Upgrade
Upgrade your weekend with a First Class upgrade for just £30. Ask one of our onboard team on the day to find out if there is availability.
Why Upgrade to First Class?
Relax onboard with wide reclining seats with extra legroom and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and light refreshments during your journey.
First Class Weekday Upgrade
Travelling midweek and fancy an upgrade? You can upgrade onboard to First Class for £30. Ask onboard for availability on the day.
First Class Weekend Upgrade
Upgrade your weekend with a First Class upgrade for just £30. Ask one of our onboard team on the day to find out if there is availability.
Why Upgrade to First Class?
Relax onboard with wide reclining seats with extra legroom and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and light refreshments during your journey.
How to Get Cheaper First Class Tickets
Book Direct, in Advance
Booking ahead is the easiest way to secure the best price fares. Hull Trains services go on sale up to 26 weeks in advance and you'll never pay a booking fee when you book direct.
Book Direct Today
Save More With a Railcard
Use a railcard to save up to a third on your First Class train tickets. Find the perfect railcard for you on the link below and enjoy discounted tickets and cheaper fares.
Book Direct, in Advance
Booking ahead is the easiest way to secure the best price fares. Hull Trains services go on sale up to 26 weeks in advance and you'll never pay a booking fee when you book direct.
Book Direct Today
Save More With a Railcard
Use a railcard to save up to a third on your First Class train tickets. Find the perfect railcard for you on the link below and enjoy discounted tickets and cheaper fares.
Travelling in First Class with Hull Trains
How to Book First Class Train Tickets
It's easy to book First Class train ticket with Hull Trains, follow our step by step guide below:
• Select "First Class" when searching your journey on hulltrains.co.uk
• Use our seat picker tool to select your preferred seat, view our seating plan
• Download e-tickets direct to your phone or choose to collect at a station ticket machine
You also have the option of upgrading to First Class onboard. Please ask your onboard manager for availability.
Travelling as a group? Contact our Group Travel team to enquire about First Class travel.
First Class Travel FAQs
What can I expect in First Class on Hull Trains?
How can I upgrade to First Class?
Can I use a Railcard with First Class tickets?
Can I reserve a seat in First Class?
Which carriages are First Class?
Your ticket and seat reservation will indicate your carriage and seat number. Look for First Class signage on the exterior of the carriage before boarding.
Can I work on my laptop in First Class?
Is there more luggage space in First Class?
Is there a wheelchair user space in First Class?
Can I use my Hull Trains only First Class ticket in a First Class lounge at a station?
Can I use my First Class ticket on another operators’ train?
Is First Class worth the extra cost?
How does First Class compare to Standard Class on Hull Trains?
| Feature | Standard Class | First Class |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | Ergonomic seating | Wide, reclining seating with leather headrest |
| Legroom | 81cm of legroom available; | Generous legroom available (101cm) |
| Food & Drink | At-seat trolley service available at an extra cost | Complimentary at-seat service available with dedicated onboard host |
| Wi-Fi | Free | Free |
| Power Sockets | 3-pin and USB | 3-pin and USB |
| Occupancy | 284 seats in total | 43 seats in total, more spacious |
| Best For | Value travellers | Business, comfort, and special occasions |
