Planning to travel First Class?
We want your journey to be as smooth and comfortable as possible. While we aim to offer First Class service on all applicable routes, there are occasions when it may be unavailable due to operational changes or short-notice cancellations.
This page provides the latest updates on First Class availability so you can travel with confidence. If your journey has been affected by a change to First Class service, you may be eligible for a refund. Visit our refunds page to check your eligibility and submit a claim.
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Last updated: 2 January 2026
Monday to Friday First Class services
Cardiff → Holyhead
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 17:22 | ✅ Available |
Cardiff → Manchester
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 04:20 | ✅ Available |
| 06:46 | ✅ Available |
| 08:53 | ✅ Available |
| 10:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 12:53 | ✅ Available |
| 14:50 | ✅ Available |
| 16:53 | ✅ Available |
| 18:53 | ❌ Not available |
Holyhead → Cardiff
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 05:27 | ❌ Not available |
Manchester → Cardiff
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 06:27 | ✅ Available |
| 08:30 | ✅ Available |
| 10:30 | ✅ Available |
| 12:30 | ✅ Available |
| 14:30 | ❌ Not available |
| 16:30 | ✅ Available |
| 18:30 | ✅ Available |
Swansea (via Cardiff) → Manchester
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 05:43 | ✅ Available |
Crewe → Cardiff
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 05:13 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
Saturday First Class services
Cardiff → Manchester
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 04:35 | ❌ Not available |
| 08:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 10:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 12:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 14:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 16:53 | ❌ Not available |
| 19:55 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
Manchester → Cardiff
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 06:26 | ❌ Not available |
| 08:30 | ❌ Not available |
| 10:30 | ❌ Not available |
| 12:30 | ❌ Not available |
| 14:30 | ❌ Not available |
| 16:30 | ❌ Not available |
Swansea (via Cardiff) → Manchester
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 05:30 | ❌ Not available |
Crewe → Cardiff
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 05:30 | ❌ Not available |
Sunday First Class services
Swansea → Manchester
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 10:32 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
| 14:55 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
Manchester → Swansea
| Departure | First Class service availability |
| 09:30 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
| 15:30 | ✅ Available First Class is running as scheduled on this service. |
