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.



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Cheaper train tickets: Five ways to save money
  1. Buy in advance. Advance train tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before your departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance. ...
  2. Split your fare. ...
  3. Use a rail card. ...
  4. Travel in groups. ...
  5. Take advantage of flexible commuting.


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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.

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By using a Trainline promo code, you can reduce the cost of your journey even more. The price drops on their website are already great, but with a Trainline promo code from our page applied during the booking process, you can save even more. Search our page for a code you can use and start planning your trip!

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

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How do you avoid fare?
  1. Split ticketing. The practice of buying multiple tickets instead of one ticket for a transport itinerary is called split ticketing. ...
  2. Starting and stopping short. ...
  3. Running a negative balance on stored-value tickets.


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Yes, it is often cheaper to buy train tickets online. In fact, Saver Fares—the most discounted Amtrak fares—almost always require that you purchase in advance, which is easiest to do online. In general, prices fluctuate based on availability and demand, but tend to spike as you get closer to your departure date.

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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.

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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.

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Through 2019 and into 2020, Trainline progressively added the European ticket functionality of www.trainline.eu to their main global website www.thetrainline.com. www.trainline.eu disappeared on 22 September 2020 leaving just www.thetrainline.com selling all tickets.

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