Great Western Railway
UK intercity and regional operator running trains from London Paddington to the South West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds, with two travel classes, free Wi-Fi throughout, Intercity Express Trains built on Hitachi's Japanese high-speed technology and the Night Riviera sleeper service to Cornwall.
201 km/h
Free Wi-Fi on all trains and at selected stations
Wheelchair spaces on all trains, Passenger Assist service, sunflower lanyard for hidden disabilities, sensory packs and emergency ear defenders at staffed stations
Domestic UK only (England, Wales)
О компании GWR
Great Western Railway (GWR) is one of the UK's largest train operators, running services from London Paddington across the West of England, South Wales, the Cotswolds and the Thames Valley. Core intercity routes link London with Reading, Oxford, Bath, Bristol Temple Meads, Cardiff and Swansea, and continue west to Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance, with regional services reaching Cheltenham, Hereford, Salisbury, Weymouth and Portsmouth. GWR services are part of the National Rail network, the UK's shared passenger rail system operated by its train companies.
The long-distance fleet is built around Intercity Express Trains (Class 800 and 802), part of Hitachi's AT300 family and built on Japanese high-speed technology. These trains offer two travel classes: Standard and First. Standard features include free Wi-Fi, at-seat power, air conditioning, and an at-seat refreshments service on most departures. First class adds wider reclining seats, larger tables with plug and USB sockets, complimentary food and drink and access to First Class lounges at London Paddington, Cardiff, Penzance and Truro. Overnight travel between London and Cornwall is served by the Night Riviera sleeper, with a choice of airline-style seats and single or double berth cabins.
Class availability and the exact range of onboard services can vary by route, fleet and service. The specific offer — including fare conditions — is always shown for your selected connection at the time of booking, so it is recommended to check it before buying.
Типы поездов
Intercity Express Train (Class 800 & 802)
До 201 km/h
The Intercity Express Train (IET) forms the backbone of GWR long-distance services from London Paddington, which are operated using trains built by Hitachi. Both classes are bi-mode, running on overhead electric wires where available and switching to on-board diesel beyond the wires, enabling through services to Devon, Cornwall and West Wales. Every IET offers two travel classes — Standard and First — with free Wi-Fi, at-seat power, and air conditioning in Standard. First class adds wider reclining seats, larger tables with plug and USB sockets, complimentary food and drink at your seat, and access to First Class lounges at London Paddington, Cardiff, Penzance and Truro.
Основные характеристики: Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, At-seat power, At-seat refreshments
Night Riviera Sleeper
The Night Riviera is one of only two sleeper trains still operating in Great Britain, running six nights a week between London Paddington and Penzance, Cornwall. Hauled by dedicated Class 57 locomotives with refurbished Mark 3 carriages, it offers a choice of airline-style reclining seats or single and double berth cabins with a made-up bed. Sleeper tickets include access to GWR First Class lounges at London Paddington, Truro and Penzance, an on-board lounge car, a complimentary continental breakfast and a wake-up call.
Основные характеристики: Free Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, Single or double berth cabins, Airline-style seats, Wake-up call
Классы обслуживания
Standard
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓At-seat power
- ✓At-seat refreshments
- ✓Mix of table and airline-style seats
First
- ✓Enhanced Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Wider reclining seats
- ✓Larger tables with plug and USB sockets at every seat
- ✓Complimentary refreshments
- ✓Access to First Class lounges at London Paddington, Cardiff, Penzance and Truro
Ночные рейсы
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Правила провоза багажа
Every passenger can bring up to three pieces of luggage on board: cabin-style bags, laptop bags and handbags fit under your seat or in the overhead racks, while larger standard suitcases (up to 25 × 40 × 75 cm) go in the luggage rack at the end of each carriage. Surfboards can only be carried on the Night Riviera sleeper and local services.
Bicycles travel free on GWR services and a bike reservation is strongly advised where available; it can be added when booking your ticket and made up to one hour before the train departs its origin station. Folding bikes with wheels up to 20 inches can be brought on any train at any time as long as they stay folded. Road-legal e-bikes are permitted; e-scooters are banned on all GWR trains and stations. On the Night Riviera a bike reservation is mandatory, and weekday peak-time restrictions apply at London Paddington.
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Советы по бронированию
Book Early for the Lowest Fares
Advance tickets are GWR's cheapest fares, tied to a specific train and released up to 24 weeks before departure for weekday journeys and 12 weeks for weekends. They are limited in number on every service, so booking early gives you the best chance of the lowest price.
Know Your Fare: Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak and Anytime
GWR's main fare types are Advance (cheapest, fixed to one train, non-refundable but changeable for a £10 admin fee plus any fare difference), Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak (cheaper travel outside the busiest times) and Anytime (fully flexible, no restrictions). The exact conditions for your booking are shown at the time of purchase, so it is recommended to check before buying.
Save Up to 1/3 with a UK Railcard
Most UK Railcards — including 16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together and Family & Friends — offer around one-third off eligible fares. Railcard holders must carry their Railcard when they travel.
Children Under 5 Travel Free
Up to two children under 5 can travel free with each fare-paying adult on GWR trains. Children aged 5-15 travel at half fare, and GWR also offers a fixed-price Family Ticket (up to 2 adults and 4 children, to or from London Paddington) and GroupSave (1/3 off Off-Peak fares for 3-9 people travelling together).
Upgrade to First on Weekends from £10
On weekends and public holidays you can upgrade a Standard ticket to First class on board, from the train crew, from as little as £10 with Weekend First — the price depends on the number of zones you travel through. On weekdays, GWR offers First class upgrades through the Seatfrog app.
Часто задаваемые вопросы о GWR
No separate check-in is required for GWR services. Find your platform on the station departure boards, look for your coach zone on the platform if you have a seat reservation, and board the train. Arriving at the station at least 10 minutes before departure is recommended, particularly if you are travelling with a bike or luggage.
The Night Riviera is GWR's sleeper service between London Paddington and Penzance in Cornwall, running six nights a week in each direction. Travellers can choose between airline-style reclining seats and single or double berth cabins with a made-up bed and washbasin. Sleeper tickets include access to GWR First Class lounges at London Paddington, Truro and Penzance, an on-board lounge car, a complimentary continental breakfast and a wake-up call. Bike reservations are mandatory on the Night Riviera.
GWR offers two travel classes on its Intercity Express Trains: Standard and First. Standard includes free Wi-Fi, at-seat power, air conditioning and a quiet coach. First class adds wider reclining seats, larger tables with plug and USB sockets, complimentary food and drink and access to First Class lounges at London Paddington, Cardiff, Penzance and Truro. On the Night Riviera sleeper, passengers can choose between an airline-style seated coach and single or double berth cabins.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available on all GWR trains, with enhanced Wi-Fi in First class on Intercity Express Trains, and selected GWR stations also offer free Wi-Fi.
Yes. GWR offers Passenger Assist for customers with disabilities, reduced mobility or other accessibility needs. Assistance can include support at the station, boarding and leaving the train, and reaching your destination. All GWR trains have wheelchair spaces, sunflower lanyards for hidden disabilities are available free of charge, and sensory packs and emergency ear defenders are provided at staffed stations. Passenger Assist can be booked up to 2 hours before departure via the GWR website or the Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329.
Yes, and it's free. Each customer can bring up to two dogs, cats or other small domestic animals on board. Dogs must be on a lead or in a rigid pet carrier; other pets must travel in a fully enclosed carrier. Pets are not permitted on the seats. Assistance dogs are always welcome and are the only dogs allowed in the Pullman Dining car, while First class ticket holders can bring dogs on a lead into GWR First Class lounges.
No. Up to two children under 5 can travel free with each fare-paying adult, and children aged 5-15 travel at half fare. Families of up to 2 adults and 4 children may also qualify for GWR's fixed-price Family Ticket, and groups of 3-9 people can save on Off-Peak fares with GroupSave. Seat reservations are free, so you can add one at the time of booking to make sure the whole party sits together.
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