Keen to know where you’ll be sitting on your upcoming journey with LNER? Finding out this information in advance can help you work out where to stand on the platform as well as what to expect during your journey, for a quicker and easier travel experience. To help you prepare for your journey, we’ve put together all the information you’ll need to know below, including LNER seating plans and a mini breakdown of the train layout.
Where exactly you’re sat will depend on what model of LNER train you are on. There are two main fleets of LNER trains – Azuma and Electric.
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LNER Azuma seat map
LNER Azuma trains are run as 5-coach, 9-coach and 10-coach formations. Non-folding bikes need a reservation before you travel.
5-coach train
- Standard seating can be found in Coaches A, B, C and D.
- First Class seating can be found in Coaches D and E.
- Wheelchair space can be found in Coach E
- Toilets can be found in Coaches C and D, with accessible toilets available in Coaches A and E. Baby-changing facilities are available in all toilets.
- The train’s café bar can be found in Coach B, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
- Bike space can be found in coach D.
- Luggage space can be found at the end of every carriage. Small bags and rucksacks can be stored under seats or in the rack overhead, while medium-sized bags can be stored between seats or in the overhead luggage rack.
9-coach train
- Standard seating can be found in Coaches A, B, C, G, H, J and K.
- First Class seating can be found in Coaches K, L and M.
- The Quieter Coach can be found in Coach H.
- Wheelchair space can be found in Coaches A and M.
- Toilets can be found in Coaches B, C, H and J and L, with accessible toilets available in Coaches A and M. Baby-changing facilities are available in all toilets.
- The train’s café bar can be found in Coach G, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
- Bike space can be found in Coach K.
- Luggage space can be found at the end of every carriage. Small bags and rucksacks can be stored under seats or in the rack overhead, while medium-sized bags can be stored between seats or in the overhead luggage rack.
10-coach train
- Standard seating can be found in Coaches A, B, C, D, F, G, H and K.
- First Class seating can be found in Coaches D, E, K and M.
- Wheelchair space can be found in Coaches E and M.
- Toilets can be found in Coaches C, D, H, and K, with accessible toilets in Coaches A, E, F and M. Baby-changing facilities are available in all toilets.
- The train’s café bar can be found in Coaches B and G, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
- Bike space can be found in coaches D and K.
- Luggage space can be found at the end of every carriage. Small bags and rucksacks can be stored under seats or in the rack overhead, while medium-sized bags can be stored between seats or in the overhead luggage rack.
LNER Electric seat map
LNER Electric trains are run as 9-coach formations. Non-folding bikes need a reservation before you travel.
9-coach train
- Standard seating can be found in Coaches B, C, D, E, F and H
- First Class seating can be found in Coaches K, L and M.
- Wheelchair space can be found in Coaches F and L.
- Toilets can be found in all coaches, with accessible toilets available in Coaches F and L. Baby-changing facilities are available in all toilets.
- The train’s café bar can be found in Coach H, providing a range of snacks and hot, cold and alcoholic drinks.
- Bike space can be found at the front or back of the train
- Luggage space can be found at the end of every carriage. Small bags and rucksacks can be stored under seats or in the rack overhead, while medium-sized bags can be stored between seats or in the overhead luggage rack.
You can download the official LNER Electric seating plan here
How to find your seats on LNER trains
It’s easy to find your reserved seats on LNER Azuma and Electric trains. Firstly, simply check your ticket (either digital or physical) for your seat number. This usually consists of a letter and a number (e.g. B24). The letter shows which Coach you are on, and then the number tells you your seat within that Coach. Look at the digital screen next to each external passenger door to find the coach letter, along with the train’s destination and next station.