Planning to travel by train in Britain? Learn more details about high-speed CrossCountry train operator
CROSSCOUNTRY RAILWAY
Speed
Fastest train speed 125 mph
Departures
Up to 10 daily departures for top train routes
Travel Classes
First class & economy class
CrossCountry is a train operating company owned by Arriva UK Trains. The franchise, CrossCountry, was founded in 2007 to serve long-distance trains across the United Kingdom. Providing high-speed trains, CrossCountry connects many cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, and Birmingham.
CROSSCOUNTRY ROUTES & MAP
Learn more about CrossCountry train operator, find the main British destinations, map, and F.A.Q.
Route;Departure Station;Arrival Station
Glasgow - Edinburgh link=/glasgow-to-edinburgh;Glasgow Central Station link=/glasgow-central-train-station;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station
Edinburgh - Glasgow link=/edinburgh-to-glasgow;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station;Glasgow Central Station link=/glasgow-central-train-station
York - Edinburgh link=/york-to-edinburgh;York Station link=/york-train-station;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station
Birmingham - Glasgow link=/birmingham-to-glasgow;Birmingham New Street link=/birmingham-new-street-train-station;Glasgow Central Station link=/glasgow-central-train-station
Liverpool - Birmingham link=/liverpool-to-birmingham;Liverpool Lime Street link=/liverpool-lime-street-train-station;Birmingham New Street link=/birmingham-new-street-train-station
Birmingham - Liverpool link=/birmingham-to-liverpool;Birmingham New Street link=/birmingham-new-street-train-station;Liverpool Lime Street link=/liverpool-lime-street-train-station
Edinburgh - York link=/edinburgh-to-york;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station;York Station link=/york-train-station
Edinburgh - Aberdeen link=/edinburgh-to-aberdeen;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station;Aberdeen Station link=/aberdeen-train-station
Aberdeen - Edinburgh link=/aberdeen-to-edinburgh;Aberdeen Station link=/aberdeen-train-station;Edinburgh Waverley link=/edinburgh-waverly-train-station
Map Image: Nhfruchter, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
What to Know About CrossCountry Railway
Yes, first-class travel is provided on all CrossCountry trains. Passengers can enjoy spacious and comfy seats, along with quieter spaces for a more relaxed journey.
Yes, passengers are allowed to bring dogs, cats, and other small animals, with no more than two per passenger. Dogs must be kept on a lead, while cats and other small animals must be carried in a basket or pet carrier.
CrossCountry is a train operating company owned by Arriva UK Trains. The franchise was founded in 2007 to serve long-distance train routes across the United Kingdom, connecting many cities with high-speed services.
CrossCountry connects a wide range of cities across Britain, including Glasgow to Edinburgh, York to Edinburgh, Birmingham to Glasgow, and Liverpool to Birmingham, making it one of the most far-reaching rail operators in the country.