First Class For Free In London

On many trains in London (and across the country too) there is what's known as 'Declassified First Class'. In layman's terms: the train used has a first class area on a route where no first class ticketing is available, which means that you can sit in the first class bit, on a standard class ticket. We thought we'd show you where some of them are in London - there's a complete list below. If you know of any others, please tell us in the comments. In all these cases, CHECK THE TIMETABLE to see if there is a '1' in at the top of the column. If there's not - there is no first class on this train, but there may be First Class seating. We're not responsible if you get it wrong! Southern: Have declassified first class on all their inner London Suburban metro routes. If you find yourself on a long train with ten carriages instead of eight, it'll most likely have first class. Check the timetable and there won't be a '1', so you can sit in it. South West Railway: Trains that go round the Hounslow Loop and to Windsor & Eton can have a first class area that is declassified - look out for the 450 or 458 trains. Greater Anglia: Services that run to Hertford East often have a declassified first class section. Great Northern: King's Cross to Welwyn Garden City often use trains with a first class area, but again this route does not have first class tickets. Thameslink: Is ALWAYS declassified on the Sevenoaks and Sutton loop trains, or just the back of the train on Bedford/Brighton trains. Romford to Upmister (Emerson Park branch) If they're using a 317 train, there's an area that is standard class, but still has the old first class style seats. GWR There are some services out of Paddington that use trains where first class has been converted to standard class, but the superior seats remain.