East Midlands Railway First Class
If you’re after East Midlands Railway First Class tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we’ll show you what exactly is on offer, from luxurious seats to complimentary meals and much more. Don’t be put off by the thought of paying more than you would in Standard either, as there are ways to find cheap First Class train tickets too! Read on for a complete guide to East Midlands Railway First Class.
What do you get with East Midlands Railway in First Class?
As well as all the usual amenities you'll find in Standard Class on East Midlands trains (luggage racks, toilets, bike storage, etc.), travelling in First Class means you get access to a few extra perks before, during and after your trip.
Connecting London St Pancras to Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and other major cities, East Midlands Railway (EMR) offer plenty of amenities on their First Class carriages, including:
- Spacious, comfortable seats, each with a table
- Quieter carriages
- Plug sockets for laptops and mobile devices
EMR First Class food and drinks
From Monday to Saturday, complimentary catering is available to First Class passengers. On our morning services, you will receive a choice of hot breakfast roll with individually wrapped snacks including chocolate filled croissants, breakfast bars and biscuits. For the rest of the day, there will be a choice of a sandwich or wrap, cakes, pretzels and crisps, as well as a selection of hot drinks, waters and fresh juice. Please note that the breakfast options are only available on the following services:
- 10:00 from Sheffield
- 10:12 from Nottingham
- 10:05 from London St Pancras
East Midlands Railway First Class seating plan
First Class coaches are easy to find on EMR trains as they're normally signposted by the door. The seats are more spaced out than in Standard Class, although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other. The extra option in First Class are single seats with their own table, perfect for solo travellers who want their own space.
East Midlands Railway First Class lounges
East Midlands Railway have a number of First Class lounges through the UK that you can relax in before and after your train journey.
EMR First Class lounges can be found at the following stations:
- London St Pancras International on the upper concourse, near the statue of Sir John Betjeman
- Nottingham train station, on platforms 4 and 5
- Derby train station, on platform 4
- Leicester train station, on platform 3.
Popular East Midlands Railway First Class routes
Check out our guides to travelling First Class on some of EMR's most popular routes.
London to Sheffield
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Departs from |
London St Pancras International |
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Arrives into |
Sheffield |
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First Class lounge |
London only |
Find out more about taking the train from London to Sheffield.
Nottingham to London
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Departs from |
Nottingham |
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Arrives into |
London St Pancras International |
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First Class lounge |
Nottingham and London |
Learn more about taking the train from Nottingham to London.
How to get cheap East Midlands Railway First Class tickets
There are different ways you can get cheap EMR First Class train tickets without having to pay over the odds. Our top tips for saving money on First Class train tickets are:
Travel Off-Peak
Tickets for travel during Off-Peak hours (anytime outside of Monday to Friday rush hours) are normally cheaper, plus the trains are usually quieter too.
Book in advance
EMR usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks before the departure date, usually at their cheapest price. So, book your tickets as early as possible if you want to save a pretty penny or two.
Use a Railcard
There are several Railcards in the UK you can use to save up to 1/3 on First Class train tickets. Check out which one you might be eligible for and buy online on our Railcards page.
Search for split tickets
‘Splitting’ your journey into several sections and buying tickets for each part can sometimes be cheaper than buying a single ticket on longer journeys. Our ticket-splitting app feature, SplitSave, does the hard part for you.
Good to know (FAQs)
What does East Midlands Railway First Class include?
First Class on EMR trains includes free WiFi, power sockets at each seat and more spacious and comfortable seating during your journey.
Do you get free food with East Midlands Railway First Class tickets?
From Monday to Saturday, complimentary catering is available to First Class passengers.
Can I use East Midlands Railway's First Class lounge?
You can use East Midlands Railway's First Class lounge if you hold a valid First Class train ticket and there’s a lounge available at either your departure or arrival station.
Find out more about East Midlands Railway
Want to know more about EMR trains? Check out some of our guides to travelling with East Midlands Railway and by train in Great Britain for info on train times, Season tickets and more.