First Class Train Tickets

When you next travel with us between Scotland's cities, make it a First Class ticket and travel in style.

Whether you’re travelling for work or leisure, a seat in First Class gives you quieter surroundings, a comfier seat and more space to get on with your day. You also get more window space – perfect for enjoying the fantastic views that accompany journeys in Scotland.

In First Class, every seat has a table, a dedicated charging point and a window blind or curtain so that you can control your space. Use the time to do whatever it is you need to do so that you arrive at your destination refreshed and ready to go.

Key benefits of choosing First Class

We offer First Class on board selected services connecting Scotland's cities. You'll find First Class on board our Inter7City HSTs, intercity Class 170s and eXpress 385s, all offering bespoke First Class interiors.

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Inter7City (HSTs) - Routes between our seven cities

HST train First Class carriage

You can enjoy ...

  • A quieter environment with just 32 seats
  • Luxurious large leather, reclining seats
  • All seats have a table – choose from a four or a single seat. Perfect if you’re travelling as a group or would like some extra personal space
  • Curtains to allow you to control the light in your space
  • Individual sockets and USB ports
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hospitality on selected services (subject to availability)

Always fancied enjoying First Class on board an HST?

The majority of services between Scotland's cities are operated by an HST*. Use the dropdown below to find out if you will be enjoying the superb comfort of First Class on board an HST on your journey.

*Please note, although these are the trains scheduled to run at the below times, they may be subject to change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

  • 05:30
  • 06:30
  • 07:30
  • 08:30
  • 09:30
  • 11:30
  • 15:30
  • 16:30
  • 17:28
  • 19:31
  • 08:38
  • 13:29
  • 17:33
  • 19:39
  • 05:51
  • 07:41
  • 08:41
  • 09:41
  • 10:41
  • 11:41
  • 12:40
  • 15:39
  • 16:38
  • 17:41
  • 18:41
  • 19:37
  • 10:07
  • 15:07
  • 05:57
  • 09:04
  • 11:01
  • 12:07
  • 13:09
  • 13:56
  • 16:04
  • 20:10
  • 21:06
  • 06:17
  • 13:41
  • 22:00
  • 06:39
  • 07:38
  • 09:44
  • 12:54
  • 13:46
  • 14:44
  • 15:35
  • 16:30
  • 18:39
  • 19:47
  • 05:52
  • 17:13
  • 04:56
  • 12:48
  • 18:53
  • 05:36
  • 08:42
  • 14:50
  • 17:26
  • 05:30
  • 06:30
  • 07:30
  • 08:30
  • 09:30
  • 11:30
  • 15:30
  • 16:30
  • 17:30
  • 19:31
  • 08:37
  • 13:33
  • 17:34
  • 19:38
  • 05:51
  • 07:41
  • 08:41
  • 09:41
  • 10:41
  • 11:41
  • 12:40
  • 15:39
  • 16:38
  • 17:41
  • 18:41
  • 19:37
  • 10:07
  • 15:07
  • 05:57
  • 09:04
  • 11:01
  • 12:07
  • 13:09
  • 13:56
  • 16:04
  • 20:10
  • 21:06
  • 06:17
  • 10:08
  • 13:41
  • 22:00
  • 06:39
  • 07:38
  • 08:54
  • 09:44
  • 12:54
  • 13:46
  • 14:44
  • 15:35
  • 16:30
  • 18:39
  • 19:47
  • 05:52
  • 12:39
  • 17:13
  • 04:56
  • 12:48
  • 18:53
  • 05:36
  • 08:42
  • 14:50
  • 17:26
  • 12:38
  • 17:05
  • 21:00
  • 09:25
  • 15:52
  • 09:33
  • 12:48
  • 13:45
  • 16:45
  • 19:44
  • 21:45
  • 11:11
  • 17:04
  • 20:08
  • 15:24
  • 21:28
  • 09:30
  • 10:33
  • 13:34
  • 16:31
  • 17:45
  • 19:46
  • 12:31
  • 10:53
  • 13:26
  • 15:22
  • 18:52
  • 16:26

Intercity (Class 170) - Routes between our seven cities

Class 170 First Class carriage

When onboard a Class 170, you can enjoy ...

  • A quieter carriage with either 16 or 18 seats
  • A reclining, comfortable seat
  • Every seat has a table and a table light
  • Individual plug point
  • A curtain to control the light in your space
  • Hospitality on selected services (subject to availability)

While the majority of routes between Scotland's cities are operated by HSTs, Class 170s do operate some services. You can see which services these are using the dropdowns below.

Please note, although these are the trains scheduled to run at the below times, they may be subject to change at short notice due to unforeseen circumstances.

  • 13:30
  • 21:31
  • 10:33
  • 13:40
  • 20:40
  • 21:40
  • 07:07
  • 12:07
  • 14:39
  • 19:07
  • 19:15
  • 08:23
  • 18:18
  • 05:34
  • 10:47
  • 11:45
  • 17:41
  • 20:44
  • 10:56
  • 18:05
  • 06:44
  • 10:50
  • 09:42
  • 15:44
  • 20:23
  • 13:30
  • 21:30
  • 10:33
  • 13:40
  • 20:40
  • 21:40
  • 07:07
  • 12:07
  • 14:39
  • 19:06
  • 19:15
  • 08:23
  • 05:34
  • 10:48
  • 11:45
  • 17:41
  • 20:44
  • 10:56
  • 18:05
  • 06:44
  • 10:50
  • 09:42
  • 15:44
  • 20:23
  • 09:15
  • 10:50
  • 16:07
  • 13:54
  • 11:45
  • 14:50
  • 15:45
  • 17:45
  • None
  • 12:44
  • 15:08
  • 19:04
  • 10:03
  • 13:00
  • 18:00
  • 12:30
  • 14:33
  • 15:31
  • 09:59
  • 15:29
  • 21:04
  • None
  • None

eXpress (Class 385) – Services between Edinburgh and Glasgow via Falkirk High

eXpress First Class carriage

All services that run between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk High are operated by a Class 385 eXpress train. There are usually two First Class carriages on board - one at the front of the train and one at the rear.

You can enjoy ...

  • A quieter environment with just 20 seats in each First Class carriage
  • Larger seats
  • All seats have a table
  • Blinds to allow you to control the light in your space
  • Individual sockets
  • Free Wi-Fi

First Class Lounge at Aberdeen station

First Class lounge at Aberdeen Station
All First Class ticket holders are welcome to use the new First Class Lounge at Aberdeen station before or after their journey. Toilets and shower facilities can be found inside, alongside plenty of space to relax while enjoying complimentary refreshments and light snacks.

The lounge is located upstairs, behind the departure boards on the main station concourse.

The opening times are:

Monday to Friday: 06:15 to 21:30
Saturday: 06:15 to 19:00
Sunday: 08:45 to 21:30

How to buy your First Class ticket

Upgrade onboard

If there are still seats available in First Class you can upgrade on board by speaking to the conductor. It costs £5 to upgrade one way on eXpress services, and £15 one way on intercity services.

Use it on

Any ScotRail routes with First Class accommodation. First Class Anytime Day tickets are only available on Edinburgh to Glasgow routes with First Class accommodation.

When it's valid

  • With a First Class Anytime Single, outward travel is valid for two days from the date shown on your outward ticket.
  • With a First Class Anytime Return, outward travel is valid for five days from the date shown on your outward ticket, and return travel must be made within one month from the date on your outward ticket.
  • With a First Class Anytime Day, outward and return travel must be made on the date shown on the ticket.
  • On board upgrade is valid for that service only.

Wheelchair access

Our First Class areas don't have wheelchair accommodation or wheelchair access to accessible toilets. To travel in First Class, wheelchair users would need to be able to transfer to a seat.

Seat reservations

You don't need to reserve a seat, but reservations are available on some longer distance services.

Railcards discounts

Standard Railcard discounts apply when purchasing a First Class ticket for Senior and Disabled Persons Railcard holders. Railcard discounts do not apply if upgrading on board.

Child Discounts

There are no child discounts.

Refunds

Refunds are not available.

Changes to your travel plans

Travel plans cannot be changed.

Breaking your journey

You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel.