Does Trainline charge a fee?
Does Trainline charge a fee? Does Trainline charge any fees to collect tickets or have them delivered? We do not charge delivery fees for digital tickets. We do charge delivery fees for any tickets sent to you in the post and we may charge a fee for tickets collected at the station.
Is it cheaper to buy on Trainline or station?
Trainline rely entirely on making sales to people who fall for their adverts. On the contrary, whether you are buying in advance or on the day (which may be more expensive), it is always cheaper to use the actual operators' websites or book at a station.
Why can I not pay on Trainline?
Your card may have expired, or you might have typed in the numbers wrong. You might have selected the wrong card type, or it might be a card type we don't accept.
Can I buy train tickets from Trainline?
To find cheap train tickets for your journey with Trainline, simply enter your travel information into our Journey Planner and search for the time and date that suits you.
Why is train more expensive?
The research said many countries charge railways value-added taxes (VAT), energy taxes and high tolls while exempting plane tickets from VAT and not taxing kerosene fuel.
How can I avoid train booking fees?
Put your journey details into the Trainline ticket alert system and you'll get an email when advance tickets for that journey go on sale, which are usually the cheapest fares – though to avoid fees, book via a train-booking site that doesn't charge them.
Why do people use Trainline?
From live times and disruptions info to split tickets and price alerts for the cheapest tickets, the Trainline app gives you control of your journey. It makes train and coach travel across the UK and the rest of Europe easy.
Do Trainline tickets work all day?
The Anytime Return train ticket is a flexible ticket with no travel time restrictions. The outward portion of your journey is valid for five days, including the issue date, and you can use the return portion of your ticket at any time within one calendar month of the issue date.
Is Trainline cheaper in advance?
Train operators set ticket prices in yields, with advance purchase tickets as the cheapest option.
How does Trainline make money?
We earn a commission and fees on ticket sales. We also generate revenue from advertising and ancillary services such as travel insurance and multi currency payment options.
Does Trainline include seat reservation?
Free seat reservation allocated at the time of booking If you require a reservation you will be allocated one at the time of booking. Many carriers allow you to specify seating preferences, fill these in when prompted during the booking flow and we'll do our best to provide a seat meeting those preferences.
What is the difference between Trainline and National Rail?
Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you're after information about National Rail, you've come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).