Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway

Train tickets, travel & times

2.2K ratings
453 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 5, 2018
  • June 25, 2026

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Plan train journeys and book tickets across Britain. Save money with advance fares, store mobile tickets, and access live train times and platform information. Earn rewards and manage digital railcards within the app.

Book train tickets across Britain
Save on advance fares
Store mobile tickets in-app
Check live train times and platform numbers
GWR Rewards loyalty program
Manage digital railcards
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What's New in Great Western Railway

5.0.7

June 25, 2026

Session timeout improvements Bug fixes

User reviews

Failing to see the point

Why can’t we change an email address in my account?
Having to sign in every single time is annoying enough. I’m failing to see the point of this app.

Ios16

This app requires ios16.6. No way am I spending £450 for a new iPad …..bye

Constantly logs out?

Great, other than having to log in every time I use it.

Mr

Try adding card for payment, adding billing address, but the country part keep disappearing after selected UNITED KINGDOM from pull down manual. What a joke!

Gets worse not better

I use GWR every week to go to work and my kids use GWR to get to college. They have given up using the GWR app because “it sucks” and pay to use Trainline. I stick with it, hoping one day it will improve, but the most recent release made it worse and now for some unfathomable reason, I’m forced to login every time I open the app. When there is no signal (commonly) I can’t login or show staff my ticket. GWR staff at my local station unable to help. Time to give up!
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FAQ

What can I do with the Great Western Railway app?

The app allows you to plan your train journeys, book train tickets for travel across Britain, and store your mobile tickets directly on your device. You can also check live train times, view platform numbers, and monitor train occupancy.

How can I save money on train tickets with this app?

You can save up to 50% by purchasing Advance train tickets through the app, which are typically cheaper than standard Anytime fares. The app also allows you to store digital railcards, potentially offering further discounts on your travel.

Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no booking or card fees associated with purchasing train tickets through the application.

What information can I get about live train status?

The app provides live departure and arrival times for all National Rail services. You can also check live train timetables, view platform numbers, and see how busy trains are with live loading data. Frequent journeys can be saved for quick access.

Can I manage my railcards and rewards through the app?

Yes, you can purchase and store up to 8 different railcards directly within the app. If you've purchased railcards via the website, you can store them using your unique code. The app also features the GWR Rewards loyalty program, allowing you to track points and redeem rewards.