Is it better to book with Trainline or LNER?


Is it better to book with Trainline or LNER? Buy from LNER; a company that runs trains and sells tickets at their lowest price. Don't buy from Trainline; a middleman marketing company that does a lot of slightly misleading advertising and charges an admin fee that actual train companies do not.


Is it better to buy train tickets in advance or on the day?

Reserve Early. The earlier you book your tickets, the more likely you are to get the lowest fare available for the dates you want on the routes along your journey. You may book your travel up to 11 months in advance.


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.


Does LNER give refunds?

Bought your ticket from an LNER Travel Centre? We ask that you visit your nearest LNER Travel Centre to apply for a refund. However, if you are unable to visit a LNER Travel Centre, we can offer a refund with proof that your tickets have been void.


What are off peak times for Trainline?

Generally speaking, the Off-Peak window begins after 09:30 and outside of evening commuter hours - 15:30-18:15 - for travel in and out of big cities. Super Off-Peak tickets become available after 10:00.


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.


Why does it say tickets coming soon on Trainline?

There may be interim dates when timetables and Advance tickets are yet to be confirmed by train operators. We'll do our very best to alert you as soon as our systems detect availability. If you do not receive an alert, check back in before you travel to book a ticket and reserve a seat.


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.


Why is Trainline charging a booking fee?

These fees go towards improving our products and services, so you can keep enjoying hassle-free travel by rail and coach. We keep a close eye on our fees to make sure we're always putting your money to the best use, as well as giving you the best value.


How to save money on Trainline?

Buy your train tickets in advance Booking in advance is a great way to ensure you get your cheap tickets early. You can also try booking two Advance Single tickets instead of a return ticket as this can sometimes work out cheaper.


Is Trainline cheaper in advance?

Train operators set ticket prices in yields, with advance purchase tickets as the cheapest option.


Can I use my Trainline ticket for any time?

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.


Why is Trainline not giving me an e ticket?

Please make sure to check your Junk and spam folders as sometimes the email turn up there. If you still can't find them then the email address you entered may of had a mistake. Don't worry as this is easily fixed you will need to get in touch with our call centre team and they will be able to find your booking.


Is it OK to buy tickets from Trainline?

Yes, Trainline is legitimate. Their app and website connect directly to rail and coach carriers' ticketing platforms so every ticket you buy through Trainline is valid for travel.


Is travelling by train worth it?

“When traveling by train, the security and boarding are much faster and simpler, the luggage limitations go away, and there's easily twice as much leg room on a train even in the lowest class. You don't have to worry about the size of your liquids or whether your bag fits a certain dimension to carry it on.”


Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train?

Higher fares usually apply when purchasing tickets onboard the train. To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.