South Western Railway

South Western Railway

Train tickets & travel updates

1.2K ratings
278 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 3, 2016
  • July 23, 2026

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Purchase UK train tickets without booking fees and access live travel updates. Save money with advance tickets and earn rewards on every purchase. Easily store e-tickets on your phone for convenient travel.

Buy UK train tickets
No booking fees
Advance ticket savings
Rewards program
eTickets for mobile wallet
Live train times
Platform details
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What users say

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What's New in South Western Railway

5.0.8

July 23, 2026

Improved session timeout and logging in Enhanced disruption information Recent journey searches improvement Bug fixes

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User reviews

App stinks

I can’t login, I did the password reset and am stuck in a perpetual sign in, sign in , sign in. What’s worse is this is preventing me view my already purchased tickets. What’s worse a shambles.

Awful

Simply terrible. Logged out constantly meaning purchasing tickets is so painful. The UX is poorly thought through. A central
Function must surely be disruption on my journey but that avenue takes you off app to a clunky web site.

Useless

Can’t logon! App is stuck and suggests changing your password which is ridiculous. Hope they can run a train system better than develop software.

Just the worst app

the worst app update I've ever seen - logs you out multiple times a day, no Face ID, doesn't tell me about train delays, no templated ticket types when buying (like regular journeys at set times - you know, like a commute), so many clicks just to get a damn ticket. Absolute tosh

Much better than previously

Updated Aug 26.

This used to be a good app but then changes made it hopeless. But now greatly improved. Remembering login and payment details are the major pluses. Also reducing the number of steps/screens to go through just to buy a ticket. Still got things to learn from Amazon app/payment etc but much better than previously.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Constant log-outs and inability to stay signed in

Bug

Tickets not appearing in app after purchase

Bug

Technical errors when trying to buy tickets

Bug

App crashing on launch after updates

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Add tickets to Apple Wallet

Feature

Improve communication during service disruptions

Feature

Introduce a favorites/frequent journeys feature

Feature

Allow saving of payment and railcard details

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with the South Western Railway app?

The app allows you to buy train tickets for travel across the UK, check live train times and platform details, and receive travel updates. You can also save money with advance tickets and earn rewards on your purchases.

How do I buy train tickets?

To purchase train tickets, you will need to create an online SWR account or sign in. Once logged in, you can search for your desired journey and buy tickets directly through the app. eTickets can be downloaded and stored in your phone's wallet.

Are there any booking fees?

No, the app explicitly states that it does not charge booking fees on any train tickets purchased. This means you can buy tickets directly without any additional costs.

Can I get cheaper tickets?

Yes, the app offers savings of up to 51% with Advance train tickets. Additionally, it has a price promise: if you find a cheaper price for the same train ticket with SWR, they will refund the difference.

What information is available for live travel?

You can check live train times for all National Rail services across the UK, view departure and arrival times, and get platform details. The app also shows onboard facilities and how busy your train is.