UK train seating plans: Where am I sitting?

Kieran Read

Mar 11, 2026

Booking a train seat but not sure what it looks like — or whether you're facing forwards? Whether you're travelling First Class, Standard, or in a quiet coach, knowing the train seating layout ahead of time can help you choose the best seat, locate amenities, and travel with confidence.

We’ve gathered seating plan guides for all the major UK rail operators, including visuals, coach breakdowns, and tips on where to sit for space, bike spaces, toilet access, plug sockets, luggage racks, window views, and more.

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Train seating plans by operator

Tap a guide below to view detailed coach layouts, seat numbers, carriage types, and onboard facilities.

Avanti West Coast seating plan

Travelling between London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow? Avanti’s guide shows you First and Standard Class layouts on their tilting Pendolino and Everp trains — including seat direction, plug points, and coach letters.

CrossCountry seating plan

This guide breaks down CrossCountry’s Voyager and Turbostar train seating across their long-distance routes. Includes details on table seats, power outlets, luggage space, and where the Quiet Coach is located.

Grand Central seating plan

Covering routes from London to Yorkshire and the North East, Grand Central’s seating guide details their Class 180 Adelante and Voyager 221 trains — highlighting quiet zones, First Class carriages, and accessible seating locations.

GWR seating plan

Whether you’re boarding an Intercity Express Train from Paddington or a local service in the South West, this guide shows the layout of GWR’s IET and Turbo fleets — including Standard vs First Class, and seat facing direction.

Hull Trains seating plan

Hull Trains runs Paragon trains between Hull and London. This seating plan guide shows layouts for First and Standard Class, plus seat numbering, bike storage, and carriage details.

LNER seating plan

LNER’s Azuma and Electric trains run up the East Coast Main Line between London, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh. This guide explains the layout of 9- and 10-car trains, reserved seating, First Class zones, and where to find luggage racks and bike spaces.

TransPennine Express seating plan

See the layout of TransPennine’s Nova fleets (Nova 1 and 2) and Class 185 running between Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Scotland. This guide includes luggage racks, wheelchair spaces, and quiet zones.