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Railboard - National Rail

Buy Tickets & Live Train Times

77 ratings
136 reviews
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Released
May 9, 2018
Updated
October 17, 2026

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Developer

Railboard Ltd
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About

This app provides live train times, platform numbers, and disruption alerts powered by National Rail Enquiries. It also helps users save money by finding cheaper split train tickets for their journeys without requiring passengers to change trains.

✓Live train times and platform numbers
✓Finds cheaper split train tickets
✓Instant etickets with Apple Wallet support
✓No booking fees
✓Railcard discounts
✓Departure and arrival boards
✓Disruption and delay notices
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What users say about Railboard

Reviews of Railboard are mostly positive: the Travel app is rated 4.6/5 from 77 App Store ratings. What users like most: clean, intuitive, clutter-free interface, fast and responsive performance. Top complaints: missing some train stations from National Rail data, occasional network errors and loading failures. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Clean, intuitive, clutter-free interface
  • 🚀Fast and responsive performance
  • 💰No booking fees and competitive ticket prices
  • 🎫Split ticketing functionality
  • 📱Apple Pay and Apple Wallet integration
  • ⭐Ability to save favorite stations and routes
  • 📊Live departure/arrival boards with platform numbers
  • 🔔Pin trains for quick access and tracking
  • 📅Add trains to calendar feature
  • 🎨Visually appealing dark mode design
  • 🚫No advertisements
  • 🛠️Responsive and helpful customer support
  • 🔄Accurate real-time data from National Rail
  • 📍Station location and nearby station features
  • 🎯Superior to National Rail and Trainline apps
  • ♿Excellent accessibility with VoiceOver support
  • 🌐Works on both iPhone and Mac

Negative things

  • ⚠️Missing some train stations from National Rail data
  • 🐛Occasional network errors and loading failures
  • ❌Difficulty booking period returns
  • 🔍Small UI elements for navigation (e.g., earlier/later trains links)
  • 📋Confusing ticket booking workflow for return journeys
  • 🎟️Super saver return ticket limitations
  • 🚫QR code tickets don't work at some barriers
  • 📱No Apple Watch support
  • 🗑️Multi-day ticket details deleted after first day
  • 💳Cannot add credit card from Mac version
  • 🔔Lacks disruption/alteration notifications
  • 🎪Cluttered 'My Tickets' section with too much information
  • 🔗Missing Real Time Trains integration
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What's New in Railboard

5.34

October 17, 2026

This update has three changes: ● In the Settings menu (which can be opened by tapping the side menu button in the top right), there is a new option in the Tickets settings to automatically add your etickets to Apple Wallet. ● After making a purchase while signed in, on the ‘Ticket details’ screen in the Refund section, you will now find an ‘Undo purchase’ button for a short, limited time. Giving you an easy way to get a full refund if you accidentally booked the wrong tickets. ● And on the ‘Choose railcards’ screen, the railcards are now grouped into categories, so the most popular ones are easier to find at the top. We’re always working on improving your experience with Railboard. If there are any new features you want, please let us know by emailing hello@railboard.com

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User reviews

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Wrong train times

It was really good but suddenly the train times are incorrect. Major issue for work commutes and in general
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RHrosemary Harrison

The Best Rail App

When I have train issues this is by far the best app. I can check many routes incredibly quickly, swapping between departures and arrivals. No other app has allowed me to navigate delays and cancellations like this one. Highly recommended.
Zzolacolor.apple

THE goto train & platform app

I’ve used this app since my recommended it to me a few years ago. No bloat features just straightforward, rapid access to journey planning and live trains & platforms. National Tail/GB Rail should just write these guys a blank cheque and let them to fill in whatever they need to fund the running of this app forever. Beats the NR app and all the others that try (any fail!!) to show passengers what they need to know, when they need it know hands down
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MMancPodder

The best train times app

I can’t praise Railboard enough! I love having the train times when I need one, and I love that I can save favourite journey planners as well as boards as both help me every day. Thanks for making the app accessible with VoiceOver too, so few are.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App freezes when selecting a train during booking

Bug

Missing train results despite being available on other apps

Bug

Platform numbers not displaying consistently

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Planned engineering work not shown in app

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False delay information reported

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Network error messages requiring multiple refresh attempts

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QR code barcode too small for barrier scanners

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Difficulty saving stations as favorites

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Return journey booking interface confusing

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Requested Features

13 requests

iOS home screen widget showing pinned journeys

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Live activity notifications for pinned trains

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Apple Watch app support

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Fare zone information for stations

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First train option in journey planner (instead of specific time)

Feature

Track diagram integration

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Disruption and service alteration alerts

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Sorting trains by arrival time to destination

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Real Time Trains integration or links

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Check validity option for open return tickets

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Ability to disable ticket purchase features

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Simplified 'My Tickets' section with separate open/used tickets

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Station widget for quick access to live departures

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides live National Rail train times, platform numbers, and disruption alerts. It also helps users find and purchase cheaper split train tickets for their journeys, allowing them to save money on travel without changing trains.

How does the split ticketing feature work?

The app's algorithms identify combinations of tickets for different segments of your journey that, when bought together, cost less than a single ticket for the entire route. You remain on the same train throughout, and no re-boarding is necessary.

Is this app free to use?

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

What platforms is this app available on?

The app supports Apple Wallet for etickets and offers Dark Mode. It is designed for mobile use, implying compatibility with iOS and Android devices.

Can I get discounts with my railcard?

Yes, you can set your railcard within the app to automatically apply railcard discounts to your ticket purchases, further reducing the cost of your travel.