National Rail

National Rail

by National Rail

97 ratings
529 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

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Ad-free version

Removes adverts from the National Rail Enquiries app.

Events

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Sep 3, 2026 — Sep 16, 2026

User reviews

New version is worse

The new version always struggles to get enough signal to load. Also it’s now more difficult to see the details of the only 2 routes I do in and out of London. Used to be able to open it in the morning, press a button and all the details were there. Also for c2c you need to add the number of carriages 4,8 or 10 so we know where to stand
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Poor performance

How do you make an app this bad? It’s slow, information doesn’t load and it often just hangs

Terrible new update

The new update which completely changed the user interface is awful. It’s the same layout as the website which is dislike at the best of times.

Before, my journey in live trains would stay there and all I had to do each morning to check my trains was open the app, and it was there. Now, the journey erases and I have to search again each time I open the app.

I also often find I click on a journey and nothing happens and I can no longer click on anything.

When you click “show earlier trains” it only shows you one. “Trains” is plural which means more than one.

Terrible update with the developers clearly trying to modernise the app. It was perfect before and more importantly, it worked.
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Great user experience!

Great app, using it every day to plan my journey. Reliability is great - I never experienced any issues or schedule discrepancies. The ui has become much better recently. Departure board feature added recently is very nice improvement for those traveling daily.

Useful recent updates

Recent updates to the app have been great. Persisting the departure search results, so when I go back on the app the same journey is there with up-to-date/auto-updating information, is great (having to re enter my journey every time I wanted new info was such a pain before). And the ‘Departure Board’ on the home screen at the moment, including current statuses, is a really nice convenience.
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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

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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

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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.