Liverpool to London First Class Train Travel

Thinking about taking the train to the capital in style? Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, First Class train travel from Liverpool to London is certainly worth it. With a fastest journey time of 2h 3m, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy all the perks that come with First Class train travel.

In this guide to travelling from Liverpool to London in First Class, we'll show you what to expect from start to finish, including the First Class lounge, what to expect onboard and how to buy cheap First Class train tickets with us.

Avanti West Coast

1 train every hour | 3h 10m avg journey time | Direct

Departs from	Liverpool Lime Street
Arrives into	London Euston
First Class lounge	Yes
Food and drink	Complimentary
Free WiFi	Yes

The Avanti West Coast First Class experience

Thinking of travelling First Class from Liverpool to London with Avanti West Coast? Here's a taste of what you can expect from before you even board the train, to arriving into London Euston just 2h 3m later.

Before you travel: Avanti West Coast's First Class lounge

If you’re travelling First Class with Avanti West Coast from Liverpool to London, we recommend relaxing in style in their First Class lounge before you travel.

Not sure where the lounge is inside Liverpool Lime Street? You'll find the entrance next to platform 5.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 14:30. Closed on Saturday and Sunday

Entry time: 1h before departure

Valid ticket types: First Class Season tickets, Anytime tickets and Family tickets

What’s inside?

Comfortable designer seating. Much comfier than the benches you'll find on the main concourse.
Complimentary hot and cold drinks and snacks. Because who doesn't love free food and drink?
Complimentary newspapers. A bit of light reading before your trip.
TVs showing BBC News. If readings not your thing, keep up-to-date with current affairs on TV.
Free WiFi. Scroll the internet or social media all you'd like.
Desk space. Perfect for if you need to get a bit of work done before your journey.
Toilets. No need to queue here.

On the train: What to expect from Avanti West Coast First Class

Where are they on the train?

Depending on the type or length of train you’re travelling on, you’ll find the First Class coaches are either in D, E, G, H, J, K, or L. You'll see a First Class label by the door.

How are the seats arranged?

You can either sit at a table of 4 or 2 seats next to each other - the same as Standard Class - however, First Class also comes with the extra option of single seats with their own table, perfect if you're travelling alone and like your own space. There are fewer seats in First Class than Standard on Avanti West Coast trains, so it feels much more spacious.

What extra benefits do First Class carriages offer over Standard Class?

Extra benefits of First Class carriages on Avanti West Coast trains include:

Reclining seats
Extra leg and elbow room compared to Standard seats
Free onboard entertainment
Free WiFi
Complimentary food and drink
Access to power sockets at every seat

What's the complimentary food and drink like?

Avanti West Coast have also restarted their at-seat trolley service, so there's no need to go hunting for the onboard cafe. Let the free food and drink come to you! The First Class menu may change depending on when you're travelling, but you can get an idea of what to expect below.

Sample menu only. Actual menu available on the train

Breakfast (served until 10:00): Full English, bacon roll, fresh fruit salad, ham and cheese croissant

The rest of the day (served 10:00–22:00): Sausage roll, smoked ham and egg sandwich, coronation chickpea salad, cheese & crackers

Snacks: Crisps and sweet treats

Drinks: hot drinks, still and sparkling water, orange juice, alcoholic drinks during the weekend

Find out more in our guide to travelling Avanti West Coast First Class.

Book First Class tickets from Liverpool to London with Avanti West Coast

Ready to book and enjoy the First Class experience? Start a search in our Journey Planner today!

Find & book tickets

Once you arrive into London Euston, the station is well connected by the Underground, bus and taxis to make your onward journey quick and easy. Euston is the fifth busiest station in the UK and serves over 71 million passengers every year, with plenty of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants both in the station and nearby for you to pop into once you reach London.

Find out more about London Euston station.

Travel Off-Peak

Tickets for travel during Off-Peak hours (anytime outside of Monday – Friday rush hours) are normally cheaper, plus the trains are usually quieter too.

Book in advance

Avanti West Coast release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks before the departure date, usually at their cheapest price. So, if you can, planning ahead is a great way to save.

Use a Railcard

There are several Railcards in 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.

So, what are you waiting for?

Start a search for First Class train tickets from Liverpool to London in our Journey Planner at the top of the page – you won’t regret it!

Find & book tickets

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