Do you need a seat reservation on LNER?
Do you need a seat reservation on LNER? A reservation is highly recommended for pass holders, but not necessary.
Can you travel without seat reservation on LNER?
If all reservable seats have been taken, there are a number of unreserved seats in coach C in Standard and coaches M or E in First Class. This means that if you don't have a seat reservation you'll still be able to travel in the unreserved part of the train.
Is there a quiet coach on LNER?
There is no First Class quieter coach, though generally, they are quieter than Standard. If you do require a quieter coach, you will need to book a ticket in coach B on our electric trains or coach H on a 9-coach Azuma. You'll find the quieter zone in coach H on our brand-new Azuma trains.
Can you travel by train without booking?
In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. Most trains require reservations and you should not board reserved trains without a reservation. Passengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop.
Why are LNER tickets not available?
Why can't I book my tickets yet? We're still finalising our timetable for future travel dates, so some tickets aren't on sale yet. Here you can create a ticket alert for the dates you want to travel and we'll let you know when the cheapest Advance tickets are available to buy.
Is LNER or Trainline cheaper?
LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.
How early can you board LNER train?
In Edinburgh and London, you can usually board an LNER train around 20 minutes before the train leaves. Before that time, the platform number won't be advertised on any screens, but you might find a slow trickle of people wandering over earlier as some apps/sites will show it before the station boards do!
Do you need train reservations in Switzerland?
?In Switzerland, most trains do not require a seat reservation. Trains on which seats can be reserved are marked with an “R” in the timetable at sbb.ch.
Can you get on a sold out train UK?
Your ticket is valid on any train within the time and route restrictions. Don't worry about boarding the train. Unless it's a special event, you won't be refused boarding without a reservation. The only exception is the 'Night Riviera' train from London to Penzance and Caledonian Sleeper services.
Can I just buy a train ticket on the train?
Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.