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Wanderu is an official partner of CrossCountry
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About CrossCountry
CrossCountry is one of the U.K.'s major train operating companies, formed in 2007 to incorporate several existing train franchises. Birmingham is the center of its network, from which its 1 daily trips across 1 unique routes connect 1 cities throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
Some of the more significant cities in CrossCountry's network include Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Cardiff. CrossCountry also runs services to Birmingham International and Stansted Airports. However, their modern, streamlined trains do not stop at any London stations. Instead, the most popular journey on the CrossCountry network links Newcastle Upon Tyne with Edinburgh, with a duration of about 1.5 hours. Its longest journey continues for 13 hours, from Aberdeen to Penzance.
In standard class, passengers can expect complimentary Wi-Fi and onboard restrooms. Each pair of seats generally shares a power outlet, and trains also contain a small café to purchase food or see a trolley service pass through carriages. An upgrade to first-class offers passengers a quieter journey with more legroom and complimentary food.
CrossCountry has been a Wanderu partner since 2018, so you can search and compare many train companies' routes in one place. Booking on Wanderu ensures you'll find the best deal on CrossCountry train tickets, and there are never any added Wanderu fees.
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CrossCountry Train Guide & FAQs
Yes, CrossCountry offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with CrossCountry will have WiFi as advertised, some trains might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. CrossCountry WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge-watch your favorite show.
Yes, there are power outlets onboard CrossCountry trains. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.
Since CrossCountry might sometimes use replacement train vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.
On a typical day, CrossCountry has 1 scheduled train trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.
Yes, CrossCountry offers the option to purchase will call tickets. Will call tickets are an option that allows you to book the tickets ahead of time online, then pick up the tickets from an agent or kiosk once you arrive at the station. Note that you will need to bring the confirmation information you received when you made your ticket purchase. If you choose to use the will call ticket option with CrossCountry, please make sure to bring the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets with you when you pick them up.
No, CrossCountry does not require an ID to board its trains at this time. Of course, it is always a good idea to carry a government-issued ID whenever you hit the road.
No, there are no bathrooms available on CrossCountry trains. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.
CrossCountry provides snacks to satisfy your hunger during your travels. Be sure to pack a credit card and some cash in case you get hungry. Don’t worry about being parched while traveling with CrossCountry as they offer a beverage service to make sure you stay hydrated. Though we always recommend bringing a reusable water bottle with you to make sure you have water within easy reach and help reduce unnecessary plastic waste.
Yes, CrossCountry requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the train. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most trains.
CrossCountry focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.
How do I get the best deal on CrossCountry tickets?
Wanderu is the best place to score cheap CrossCountry tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare CrossCountry prices with trips offered by other train companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!
Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.
When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.
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