TransPennine Express
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DismissTransPennine Express is a train operator. They run train services across Northern England and Scotland.
tpexpress.co.ukWhat’s the average pay for a driver at TransPennine Express?
The average pay for a driver at TransPennine Express is between £58.0k and £68.5k per year.
The top paying employers for train and tram drivers are London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway and MTR.
Last updated 15 November 2025
What is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
| Location | Real Living Wage |
|---|---|
| London | £14.80 |
| Rest of the UK | £13.45 |
What is the legal minimum wage?
The minimum wage is the legal minimum you must be paid per hour.
| Age group | Legal minimum wage |
|---|---|
| 21 or older | £12.71 |
| 18-20 | £10.85 |
| Under 18 | £8.00 |
| Apprentices | £8.00 |
More about pay at TransPennine Express
Who pays train and tram drivers the most?
- London North Eastern Railway Pay £70.4k-89.9k per year
- South Western Railway Pay £44.8k-82.6k per year
- MTR Pay £69.0k-73.0k per year
- Govia Thameslink Railway Pay £63.2k-78.8k per year
- Transport for Wales Pay £63.0k-75.0k per year
- Great Western Railway Pay £48.2k-76.5k per year
- Transport for London Pay £68.0k-78.0k per year
- Freightliner Pay £32.97-38.00 per hour
- TransPennine Express Pay £58.0k-68.5k per year
- Southeastern Pay £51.5k-65.1k per year
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What are train and tram drivers saying about pay at TransPennine Express?
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Best thing
The people, the pay and overall a good company to work for.
Worst thing
Can be stressful, unsociable hours. Working alone.
Employee at TransPennine Express, August 2020
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Best thing
The pay and benefits, hours per week. Final salary pension scheme
Worst thing
Nothing really. Maybe early starts sometimes.
Driver at TransPennine Express, July 2020