Can I get an earlier train than the one on my ticket?


Can I get an earlier train than the one on my ticket? It is possible to travel in an earlier train than the one you have reserved, but it depends on the ticket type and policy of your railway company. Generally speaking, most tickets are valid for a specific train only and cannot be used for any other service.


Can I change the time of my train ticket Trainline?

Changes are only allowed for a different time/date of travel, so you need to stick to the same departure and arrival stations. The simplest way to amend your tickets is online via My Booking. For eticket bookings you pay the difference between your original ticket and new ticket, plus a change fee.


Does time go by slower in train?

Time doesn't slow inside the train. It only slows when you look at the train from outside the train. A mosquito flying inside the train or a passenger moving inside the train appears slower to an observer standing on the ground.


What happens if you miss last train due to delay?

As per section 28.2 of the National Rail Conditions of Travel, “Where disruption prevents you from completing the journey for which your Ticket is valid and is being used, any Train Company will, where it reasonably can, provide you with alternative means of travel to your destination, or if necessary, provide ...


Is 10 minutes enough time to change trains?

There's also no reason to believe they are not within short walk, so 9-10 minutes are totally fine.


What if my train is late by 1 hour?

Check your train company's website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it 'delay compensation'. You're legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late.


What happens if you get on the wrong train time?

Depending on circumstances (e.g. on a train that requires reservations), you may incur an extra charge but probably won't be fined. If the conductor discovers the error, then your chances of a fine increase. Bottom line is that getting on the wrong train is your mistake and you'll incur the cost of any changes.


Can I get on another train if I miss mine?

Depending on the class of ticket you have, you may or may not be allowed to board the next train with the same ticket. According to railway regulations, once you reserve a seat, you are not permitted to use the same ticket to board the next train.


Is it better to arrive early or late for the Auto Train?

Plan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).


Do train stations count for longest train in ticket to ride?

Rules say that stations, and the opponents' routes they may provide access to, do not count for the purpose of computing paths and claiming the longest one.