Avanti West Coast: Where am I sitting?

Where exactly you’re sat will depend on what model of Avanti West Coast train you are on. There are two main fleets of Avanti West Coast trains - Evero and Pendolino - which can be most easily identified by their exterior. On the front, the newer Evero fleet boasts a black and dark green colour, whilst Pendolino trains can be recognised by its yellow, dark blue and black front. Make sure to keep an eye out when walking down the platform or as your train pulls in!

Evero train seating plan

7-coach train

• Standard seating can be found from Coaches A to H.
• First Class seating can be found at the back of the train on Coaches H and J.
• Wheelchair space can be found in Coaches A and J.
• Toilets can be found on every Coach except Coach D (A, B, C, E, H and J), all of which come with baby-changing facilities.
• The train’s shop can be found on Coach D, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
• Bike space can be found on Coaches B and H.
• Luggage space can be found on every carriage.

• Including both Standard and First class seating, there are 451 seats available onboard.

5-coach train

• Standard seating can be found in Coaches A, B, C, F, L, M, N and P.
• First Class seating can be found at the back of the train in Coaches J and K.
• Wheelchair space can be found in Coaches A, J, L and K.
• Toilets can be found on every Coach except Coaches B and M (A, C, D, J, L, N, P, K), all of which come with baby-changing facilities.
• The train’s shop can be found on Coaches B and M, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
• Bike space can be found on Coaches B, D, M and P.
• Luggage space can be found on every Coach.

• Including both Standard and First class seating, there are either 299 or 598 seats available onboard.

Finding your seats on Avanti West Coast trains is a breeze. Firstly, you’ll want to check your ticket (either digital or physical) for your seat number. This will typically consist of a letter and a number (B24, for example). The letter will indicate which Coach you are on, and then the number is your seat within that Coach.

Board that coach and then look at each seat, which will be clearly numbered (and available in braille, too).

If you have not reserved a seat, keep an eye out for the ‘traffic light system’ above each seat, which lets you know which are booked and when they’re booked from.