CrossCountry

About CrossCountry

CrossCountry is a British passenger rail company, owned by Arriva British Trains. CrossCountry operates long-distance intercity trains in the UK, but not in Greater London, running from Aberdeen in north-east Scotland to Penzance in Cornwall in over 13 hours. All CrossCountry trains stop or terminate at Birmingham New Street station. CrossCountry offers first-class high-speed connections around London, with speeds in excess of 160.93 km/h (100 mph) providing a reliable and fast way to travel to other parts of the country.CrossCountry is very popular because it allows passengers to travel long distances in the UK without making multiple stops. This means they can travel across England, Wales and Scotland, stopping only at major stations along the way and reaching their destination with a simple train change. Since only the most important stations on the route are served, the time on the train is significantly reduced.All trains on the same route as the CrossCountry stop or arrive at Birmingham New Street station, making it an important stop for travellers travelling anywhere along the line. There are hourly core services from Birmingham to Newcastle, from Birmingham to Manchester, and from Birmingham to Stansted Airport. There are also hourly services from Cardiff Central Station to Nottingham, and from Sheffield to York. Some other important and popular stations along this route include Edinburgh Waverley, Bristol Temple Meadows, Exeter St Davids, Plymouth and Bath Spa.