Why can't I pay on Trainline?


Why can't I 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. Check if your card type is accepted. Your card issuer might have declined the transaction.


Why is Trainline not letting me refund?

Refund Processing/ Refund - Action Required – Before we can process your refund we may need you to return your tickets. Refund Rejected– We're unable to refund your tickets. This could be because you've scanned your eticket or activated your Mobile Ticket.


Why won t Trainline let me reserve seats?

Why don't I have a seat reservation? The TOC you are travelling with doesn't provide seat reservations on that train, this is common on shorter routes and during peak travel times on commuter routes. On these trains you can sit in any vacant seat in the class your ticket is booked for.


When to book tickets on Trainline?

Advance train tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You'll need to travel on the train you're booked on, but you'll get a cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times.


Can I get the next Trainline if my train is Cancelled?

If your train is cancelled, you can use your existing ticket to travel on the next available service... Advance Singles – hop on the next available train with the same train operator. Flexible tickets – such as Off-Peak and Anytime tickets offer flexibility and you can travel at various times of the day.


How do I pay my Trainline?

What payment methods can I use to book tickets?
  1. Card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro)
  2. PayPal.
  3. Apple Pay - learn how.
  4. Google Pay.


How can I reserve a seat without paying?

With most airlines, if you DON'T pay and just check in online as early as you can, you WILL get to sit with the rest of your group – as long as seats are still available. All of the major airlines bar Ryanair told us their seat allocation systems will always try to seat groups on the same booking together.


What is the cheapest day to buy a train ticket?

“In my opinion, the best days of the week to buy train tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Miller. “These days tend to have lower demand for train travel compared to weekends or Mondays. Therefore, purchasing tickets on weekdays, such as Tuesday or Wednesday, can often result in better deals.


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.


How do you pay for a train ticket UK?

We can accept payment by cash, debit card, credit card or National Rail vouchers. Unfortunately, we no longer accept personal cheques at our ticket offices. We can accept company cheques if you're buying an annual season ticket.


Can I pay later for a train ticket?

Pay for your next purchase at Amtrak in 4 installments over 6 weeks when you check out with Zip.


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.


Why does it show regret while booking train ticket?

On ixigo, you may see the term 'REGRET' when trying to book a train ticket for a busy route. This happens when the IRCTC reservation system can't accept new booking requests for a train, because it has exceeded the waitlist capacity for a given date.


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.


What happens if I cant buy a train ticket?

Technically it is considered theft of services to board without a valid ticket. So if the conductor really wanted to cause you trouble, he/she could have you arrested. Most however would probably never go to those lengths, unless you gave them a reason.