Trainline: Cheap Train Tickets

Trainline: Cheap Train Tickets

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 15, 2009
  • September 27, 2026

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Book train and bus tickets across Europe with ease. Compare prices from hundreds of operators, find the best deals, and manage your digital tickets all in one place. Get real-time updates and travel notifications for a smoother journey.

✓Book train and bus tickets
✓Compare prices from 260+ companies
✓Best Price Guarantee
✓Real-time notifications
✓Live timetable tracking
✓Digital tickets
✓Travel blogs and popular journeys
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What's New in Trainline

436.0.0

September 27, 2026

The little things matter. Bug fixes and changes to some of our tech should make our app snappier than ever.

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Charts

Top Free

📉 178-20

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This app dropped -20 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

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User reviews

Delay repay broken

My train was delayed for at least 25 minutes. I would have missed my connecting train by a substantial margin. I had to drive and I could not use my ticket. Sadly the option to get a refund is broken so I have paid for a journey I could not use.

Too many unnecessary app changes

The app has been changed too much to what it used to be, and there is no need. So many pop-ups and it’s so fiddly to use. Who had the brilliant idea to switch the user from “open-return”, which they have selected, back to “single” every time you change the destinations? I try and look at a range of journey options to see what gives me the least changes etc, and so many times I’ve almost accidentally bought a single ticket when I had selected open-return! Also, what is the point of this “live tracker” feature? It is literally fake lol. It’s not tracking anything live, just showing a cartoon train moving across the line that aligns with the scheduled departure time, not its actual live departure time. Once the cartoon train gets to your station and the actual train hasn’t arrived yet, the cartoon just jumps back on the map again and does the whole thing again. This feature is helpful to no one and quite frankly, annoying. Sort it out.
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No reservations on GWR trains

This used to be a brilliant app, but - for no apparent reason - they stopped giving reservations on GWR trains. If you’ve ever suffered the hell of standing for the entire journey from Stroud to London you’ll want to go to GWR’s own site where you can actually reserve seats.

Amazing App!

I absolutely love this app for its efficiency, ease of use and speed. I use it in the UK all the time and am visiting Spain this week so had an opportunity to try it in Europe. Just as brilliant and I didn’t have to go to the train station to buy it or explain in Spanish what I wanted. 5*****!

UI built to make you book the wrong dates

After 5 mins that I booked my ticket, Trainline refused to make a refund, it’s a business case where users put the wrong dates and they don’t issue refunds

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes frequently

Bug

Inability to book tickets or complete transactions

Bug

Incorrect train details and platform information

Bug

Tickets not showing up in the app

Bug

Railcard not recognized or applied correctly

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add ability to link existing railcards

Feature

Improve search and filtering options

Feature

Provide better notifications for train delays/cancellations

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Allow easy ticket refunds and exchanges

Feature

Add map feature to locate train stations

Feature

Integrate with Apple Wallet for seamless ticket access

Feature

FAQ

What does the Trainline app do?

The app allows users to book train and bus tickets for travel across Europe. It enables comparison of prices from over 260 train and bus companies, offers a Best Price Guarantee, and provides real-time journey updates and digital ticket management.

What are the key features of the Trainline app?

Key features include booking tickets in advance or on the day of travel, comparing prices in various currencies, adding loyalty and discount cards, and accessing digital tickets to skip station queues. It also offers real-time notifications, live timetable tracking, and crowd alerts.

Is the Trainline app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. While there are no upfront costs to book tickets, the app facilitates in-app purchases for train and bus tickets, and may display advertisements.

What kind of journeys can I book with Trainline?

You can book a wide range of journeys across Europe, including international city travel and travel between international terminals. The app covers numerous European rail lines and bus operators, making it suitable for country-hopping adventures.

How does Trainline help me save money on tickets?

Trainline offers a Best Price Guarantee and a price calendar to help you find the best value train tickets. You can also add loyalty and discount cards to your account to receive benefits on eligible bookings.