First Class

Upgrade to First Class and enjoy complimentary food and drink

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, the little luxuries of East Coast First Class* travel will allow you to really make the most of your journey and arrive at your destination feeling relaxed and revived. So upgrade to East Coast First Class today and enjoy the following benefits:

*The benefits listed apply only when travelling in First Class on trains operated by East Coast. The First Class offer on other train operating companies will vary. Not all train operating companies offer a First Class service or offer a First Class service on all of their trains. Please check here for train operating companies that offer a First Class service. Ensure that you check whether the trains you plan to travel on have a First Class service before you purchase a First Class ticket.

Enjoy our complimentary food and drink service from the comfort of your seat
Free on-board Wi-Fi is ideal for catching up on business emails or simply surfing the net
A First Class Quiet Coach - allowing you to unwind in peace
A large, reclining seat with generous legroom, so you can stretch out and relax

You'll be served refreshments at your seat by our friendly on-board team. For shorter journeys, you'll be offered non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, while on longer trips you can look forward to something a little more substantial.

Complimentary food to suit your tastes

Breakfast for early birds travelling before 9.30, is our much-loved Great British breakfast including vegetarian and lighter options.
Mid-morning until around 11.00 a lighter breakfast menu will be served including our famous bacon butty
During the day from around 11.00, choose from a selection of sandwiches, a light lunch or a hot meal, rounded off with a piece of fruit or a cake. On selected services you can indulge with an East Coast afternoon tea of sandwiches and fruit scone with jam and whipped cream. Served between 15.00 and 16.30.
Evening meals on selected evening services leaving London King’s Cross from around 17.00 until 19.00, you can choose between a hot meal, or from a selection of sandwiches or a light salad topped off with a tasty dessert or cheese and crackers. The majority of evening services from around 19.00 serve tasty food at your seat, accompanied by complimentary drinks from our trolley.
Weekends and bank holidays a light breakfast is served in the morning, followed by a choice of sandwiches, crisps and cakes throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks and hot food will be available to purchase from the CaféBAR.
Drinks a wide selection of drinks are available to accompany your food – choose from a selection of wines, beers and soft drinks. Complimentary alcoholic drinks are served to First Class customers aged over 18 on weekday services from around 11.00. Passengers on shorter journeys will be able to choose from a range of complimentary non-alcoholic drinks.