Trainline Reviews 

153,802
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

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Considering 20,616 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Travelers frequently mention how simple and extremely quick the entire booking process is, allowing them to secure tickets effortlessly on their devices. Consumers often note that the digital platform provides clear, reliable timetables and instant access to all necessary travel details without any major delays. Some reviewers were not happy with search filters, noting occasional difficulties when trying to book tickets using specific railcards or arranging non-direct routes. A few other people also felt that certain journeys lacked flexibility, mentioning unexpected extra expenses for seat reservations and complicated ticketing rules or admin fees.

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Booking process

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User experience

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Price

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Service

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Website

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Trainline has béen my regular App for booking train travel but, recently, I've had a few problems with it. A couple of weeks ago it told me there were 'no trains' even though my partner had just booke... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

So easy to use and always cheaper than turning up at the Station. Just book in advance an see the options available. Just be careful with your timings. Always book open return. Otherwise you may book... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy to book. I use Trainline whenever i can. Also good up to date info on cancellations etc. on app. However only 4 stars because of not being able to book 2 people together with Senior Rai... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It can be difficult to get make journeys that aren’t direct return journeys and being able to do this would improve things for me. For example I want to go Bristol to Penzance, return via Plymouth and... See more


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  1. #2 of 3 best companies in Railway ticket agent

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We're Trainline, Europe's leading rail and bus app. Our aim is to bring together all rail, coach, and other travel services into one simple experience, so customers can get the best prices and smart, real-time travel information on the go. Today, we offer our customers travel to thousands of destinations with 270 rail and coach companies, in and across 45 countries in Europe and the rest of the world. That accounts over 172,000 smarter journeys every single day.


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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not great

All I can say is we arrived at our destination when we were supposed to. However, the middle leg from Leeds to Manchester Victoria on the Northern line was awful! A two carriage train when it should have been four on a day one of the Manchester teams was playing at home. No seats, no where for luggage (we were going to the airport) and standing nose to nose with strangers. The staff did an amazing job in very difficult circumstances though.

5 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unpleasant journey on Exeter to Waterloo line

The train from Exeter was full when I got on at Crewkerne on Sunday 09 August, there were only 3 carriages and it was late.
Had to stand till Andover, it was crazy, people crammed down isles, in the area around the loos. Really hot, air conditioning not working. Then the train terminated at Basingstoke and got on another train, fortunately managed to get a seat but others not so fortunate.
Missed my connection due to delay and late at destination.
Made claim on delay repay which was initially rejected because SW Trains gave incorrect information but agreed on appeal.
A most unpleasant experience. Can't understand why so few carriages used when so many people travelling to and from south west! Today's experience was better but still very busy with some people standing, more carriages needed with working air conditioning on this busy route please, and more regular trains.

9 August 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used train line for nearly 5…

I have used train line for nearly 5 years. I love the fact that they give you up-to-date train times platforms information. Very competitive prices. Easy to book and download tickets. Even a non tech guy like me.

6 September 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely horrendous journey from…

Absolutely horrendous journey from Troon to Ayr 15th September. Every carriage was packed to an unbearable level and I had to stand for the entire journey - on 2 crutches! Awful service on a predicted busy day. Why were there no staff monitoring these packed carriages?

5 September 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Unable to get refund for train cancelled last minute

In London the particular stop I was going to was cancelled as the train came into the station. App won’t let me submit a refund because I had ‘already scanned in’ despite being told on the app my journey was cancelled. The app or website won’t let me submit a refund request and there’s no ability to talk to anyone.

5 September 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always reliable

Never had any issues using Trainline to book tickets. I've printed them off AND used the online versions on my phone in the past, and it's always gone smoothly. Will continue to use them for the foreseeable future.

25 August 2026

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