First Great Western Trains

First Great Western - services

First Great Western’s Principal Services

• Penzance – London Paddington
• Plymouth – London Paddington
• Exeter – London Paddington
• Bristol – London Paddington
• Reading – London Paddington
• Cardiff / Swansea – London Paddington

First Great Western offers group discounts for 10 or more adults travelling together, with a 26% discount. Group travel must be booked at least seven days before the date of travel.

High speed train services have capacity for up to six bikes, with all other services having a limit of two. Cycle reservations are essential for some on peak services to and from London Paddington, and bikes cannot be carried on some First Great Western Turbo train services.

First Great Western

First Great Western operates much more than just regional services though, with intercity trains and commuter services from London Paddington passing through major regional hubs, including Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea and Plymouth. Passengers can also enjoy top quality entertainment from the comfort of their seats when travelling in First Great Western entertainment carriages, now in more than 50 high speed trains.