Virgin Trains first class query

[Max]

I've often used a sneaky method of getting in the First Class Lounge at Doncaster when I've had a while to wait late at night. When I was on child tickets, and FC fares were 50% less than the adult fare, I always bought the mega-cheap Doncaster-Hull FDS, which was only about £1 more than the SDS! As this is officially a walk on ticket on the GNER route they couldn't refuse me access to the First Class Lounge, despite the fact that I was on an £8.50 ticket

I didn't actually think there was any YP discount on first fares! Thanks for setting the record straight there on the Virgin Advances, I'll remember that!

I didn't need a passport when I bought my YP Railcard, just a passport photo and something with proof of address (bank statement etc.). You could use your passport as your ID though if you wanted.

 

[First ScotRail]

1) Virgin definately accept VT First in lounges, as they're my favourite TOC's lounge which i've used- I love changing at Birmingham N St, and popping into the small, but very comfortable lounge, whilst there's a big crowd of people on the concourse.. Euston's lounge even has showers, and a bar, but i've not used them yet.

2) I've been very surprised before, that Crewe doesn't have a FC lounge, yet Stoke-On-Trent does?

Euston now also has a First Class Coffee Lounge situated within the ticket hall at the rear open to holders of all 1st class tickets, the lounge is self service and has tea/coffee/orange/water etc and biscuits also leather seats and sofas.

Crewe may be getting a first class lounge if a refurbishment takes place but Cheshire council (i think thats the council?). Runcorn and Liverpool Lime Street will also get lounges in time for the VHF timetable.