What's the difference between national rail and Trainline?


What's the difference between national rail and Trainline? National Rail is the overarching national body, Southern is the company that runs the train, and Trainline is just a commercial reseller. So whether you go through National Rail or Southern's site makes no difference - you will end up buying the ticket from Southern.


Does Trainline work in the UK?

Europe's leading train and coach app. 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.


Are National Rail tickets valid on all trains?

Unless the Season ticket says it can only be used on a specific train company's services, it is valid on all services on the route and within the Zones for which the ticket is issued.


Can you use national rail tickets on Elizabeth line?

Fares and ticketing The Elizabeth line has two 'London Terminal' stations on its route - London Paddington National Rail station and London Liverpool Street National Rail station. Tickets for National Rail services to/from London Terminals are not valid on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Liverpool Street.


Can you use Trainline in Spain?

Welcome to our guide on trains in Spain! You can buy tickets for Spanish trains using our app and website. We're a trusted partner of Renfe, Spain's national train operating company, meaning every ticket bought on Trainline will always be valid for travel.


Can I use Trainline in Europe?

Trainline sells official tickets for train and bus travel in 45 countries across Europe and Asia – including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.


Can I get the next train if I miss mine Trainline?

If your connecting train is with the same Carrier as the delayed train you will be able to travel on the next available train to your destination.


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.


What can I use instead of Trainline?

The main contenders are Omio, Rail Europe and Trainline. Those three are all legitimate companies, and established ticket resellers for European train tickets. (They're official partners of the European national train companies.) And they all put you on the same trains!


Is the Trainline cheaper than national rail?

Is Trainline more expensive than National Rail? The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.


Can I use my National Rail card on Trainline?

Official retailer of Railcards by National Rail. Buy a digital Network Railcard online with us – it's stored directly in the Trainline app, so you can use it right away to get 1/3 off eligible journeys for a whole year.


Why is Trainline more expensive than national rail?

The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.