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About TransPennine Express
TransPennine Express, a private rail brand in the UK, is owned by FirstGroup and offers regional and intercity services in the north of England and Scotland. With a network of 62 routes and almost 38 trips each day, TransPennine Express connects 9 cities.
Most of the trains under the TransPennine Express franchise travel through, to, or from Manchester. The brand's southern route runs east-west across the Pennine hills to Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, and Cleethorpes. The northern route includes Huddersfield, Leeds, York, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with a final destination of Edinburgh. The Scottish route departs from Manchester or Liverpool to Glasgow or Edinburgh.
TransPennine Express intercity trains offer free seat reservations and WiFi for passengers. The trains also have restrooms accessible for those with disabilities and a café car or trolley service for drinks and snacks. To find and book cheap TransPennine Express tickets, use Wanderu! As TransPennine Express has been an official partner since 2017, you can find the best deals and book tickets all in one place.
Contact TransPennine Express
Phone number: GB: 0345 600 1671Online support: TransPennine Express website
Email: [email protected]TransPennine Express Amenities
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TransPennine Express train coverage
| Daily Trips | 38 |
| stations | 11 |
| cities | 9 |
| countries | 1 |
TransPennine Express Routes & Network
TransPennine Express’s train network features 62 train routes that connect 9 cities serving 11 stations. On average, TransPennine Express performs about 38 train trips every day.
Top Cities Served by TransPennine Express
| City | Route | Earliest train | Latest train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 16 | 5:12 am | 6:32 pm |
| Liverpool | 16 | 5:12 am | 6:32 pm |
TransPennine Express Train Guide & FAQs
Yes, TransPennine Express offers WiFi on their trains. Although most trips with TransPennine Express 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. TransPennine Express 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.
TransPennine Express does not offer power outlets on their trains at this time. We suggest you charge up your laptop ahead of time and bring a power bank for your phone to extend its battery life for the duration of the trip. And remember - a good book doesn’t require any power.
On a typical day, TransPennine Express has 38 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, TransPennine Express 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 TransPennine Express, please make sure to bring the same credit card you used to purchase the tickets with you when you pick them up.
No, TransPennine Express 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.
Visit our COVID-19 Travel Guide to view the most up-to-date information about TransPennine Express’s cleaning protocols and adjusted ticket change policies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yes, there are bathrooms on TransPennine Express trains. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.
TransPennine Express 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 TransPennine Express 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, TransPennine Express 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.
TransPennine Express 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.
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