Is first class worth it on trains UK?

Overall, First Class tickets can definitely be worth the cost. Most carriers these days offer very minimal price differences between the two travel classes. At Trainline, we’ll automatically show you if there are low-priced First Class tickets available, so you can be sure that you won’t miss out on any bargains.

Can you get fined for sitting in first class on a train?

You will still get thrown out of first class, and may even be fined, but at least you can bask in the moral superiority that comes with getting a photo taken of you holding your ticket and looking a bit disappointed.

Is Thameslink first class free?

Commuters may be surprised to know that Thameslink passengers can sit in first class without paying extra, thanks to a little-known trick. Since May 2016, passengers have been able to travel in first class for the same price as a standard train fare.

Do you get free drinks on first class trains?

All passengers travelling in First Class will receive complimentary food and drink. For shorter journeys, passengers are offered non-alcoholic drinks and snacks while on journeys over 70 minutes passengers can look forward to something a little more substantial.

Can I stand in first class?

Standard-class passengers are not allowed to stand in first-class corridors and vestibules. The official line is that you can travel in the first-class section (which includes standing areas) only with a first-class ticket.

What happens if you get caught in first class without a ticket?

Under the Penalty Fares regulations, passengers who are found without a valid ticket for their journey must pay either: a Penalty Fare of £20. twice the full applicable single fare to the next station at which the train calls, whichever is the greater.

Do Northern Rail have first class?

Types of First Class ticket Great Northern services on our long distance routes have first class accommodation. Routes with and without first class are shown below. Where first class is available, this will be clearly indicated by signage on the relevant carriages.

What is Thameslink first class like?

You’ll normally find First Class seating at the front of the train on Thameslink services. The seats are more spaced out than in Standard Class, although they follow the same arrangement on either sitting at a table of four or two seats next to each other.