National Rail

National Rail

by National Rail

79 ratings
513 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 1, 2012
  • August 19, 2026

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Plan train journeys, check live times, and purchase tickets for the British rail network. Receive real-time updates on delays and disruptions to travel with confidence.

Live train times
Route planning
Ticket purchasing
Real-time updates
Delay notifications
Save favorite stations
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What's New in National Rail

10.4.1

August 19, 2026

Bug fixes and enhancements

1

In-App Purchases

$4.99

Ad-free version

Removes adverts from the National Rail Enquiries app.

Events

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User reviews

Broken Redirects

A recent update broke the redirect functionality when purchasing tickets. It used to redirect reliably to the website of whichever company operates the train you’ll be boarding e.g. Northern Rail, but now it’s seemingly random as to which ticket reseller’s site it directs to which makes buying tickets slower and less convenient as every site has its own registration requirement. Sometimes the redirect fails entirely and the app needs restarting.
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Mr ionut

Lately is going very slowly and poorly 🤷‍♂️please check

Awful update

I kept getting an error 404 message when I opened the National Rail app so deleted it as thought that would clear it. Unfortunately the previous app has gone and been replaced with this awful update. It’s just messy but the other one worked fine.
Please restore it to how it was before.
I really wish I hadn’t deleted the app now. I could live with the error message popping up.
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Complicated

What did you need to improve

Good but fails with some station closures

For the majority of the time you get good information on the train services and you plan your journey easily. Occasionally it doesn’t tell you about some station closures and so your journey is completely messed up. For example Fenchurch street in London is sometimes closed after certain hours in the evening and last night it was after 830pm. The app doesn’t tell you this so you travel there only to find it’s closed and train it tell you is running from does not. Very frustrating
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App frequently crashes or freezes

Bug

Inaccurate train times and journey information

Bug

Ticket booking functionality not working properly

Bug

Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to save favorite stations and journeys

Feature

Option to view earlier/past train departures

Feature

More granular search options (e.g. search by minute, not just 15-minute intervals)

Feature

Improved live train tracking and disruption notifications

Feature

FAQ

What does the National Rail app do?

The app simplifies train journeys across the British rail network. It allows users to get live train times, plan routes, buy tickets, and receive real-time updates on delays and disruptions.

Can I buy tickets through the app?

Yes, you can buy tickets directly within the app. It also allows you to access Railcard discounts and find the best value Season Tickets.

How does the app help with journey planning?

The intelligent route planner helps you find the fastest connections and compare train times. You can also view live departure boards for any station and save your favorite stations and journeys for quicker access.

What kind of real-time updates does the app provide?

The app provides real-time updates on delays, platform changes, and disruptions. You can receive notifications via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to stay informed about anything that might impact your journey.

Is the National Rail app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use for planning and checking train times. However, it does offer in-app purchases for buying tickets and may display advertisements.