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South Western Railway

South Western Railway

Train tickets & travel updates

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284 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2016
  • September 3, 2026

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Developer

First MTR South Western Trains Limited
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About

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

Summarized from real user reviews of South Western Railway. Based on 1.2K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Travel app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Easy to use
  • 📱Convenient for storing and buying tickets
  • 🗺️Provides live departure boards

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔒Unreliable login and account management
  • ⏳Slow and unresponsive at times
  • 🚫Fails to load or sync tickets
  • 💰Expensive ticket prices
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What's New in South Western Railway

5.1.0

September 3, 2026

In this update you will be able to apply for a refund through the app. We have also made several improvements to the booking flow to make buying a ticket with us a better experience.

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Useless

Dreadful experience trying to book a return ticket from SOU to SAL.
Would not allow a correction despite going right back to booking screen. Shall have to buy at the railway station.
Bring back the old site.
Feline-friendFeline-friend

Why can I not book a ticket in advance by entering the date I want?

Not a good site
Regular traveler.Regular traveler.

Commuter

The app is pretty good but it does go through stages of not working, not syncing or just being down which is very annoying on frantic mornings
ScillsyScillsy

Cannot buy ticket from June 2026

Several updates released, still can’t buy ticket on this app. Model iPhone 11 Pro Max.
需要單品咖啡的人需要單品咖啡的人

Won’t connect

App won’t connect nor will it let me login. Just got an update today and it did not fix the issue.
LordAlecLordAlec
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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

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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

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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.