In short: Convenient for comparing fares and split tickets; booking fees may apply and the UK CMA is investigating drip pricing.
- Free to search
- Split-ticketing
- Check booking fees
- Not tested by us
Before you sign up
Checked 2026-09-28 · based on official and public sources · not tested by us
Buy UK and European train and coach tickets, compare fares and use split-ticketing.
Data sheet
Compiled from the public sources linked below
| What it does | Buy UK and European train and coach tickets, compare fares and use split-ticketing. |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free to search; booking fees may apply. |
| Sign-up | Account for buying tickets. |
| Operator | Trainline plc |
| Caution | Serves the UK and Europe. The UK CMA opened a drip-pricing investigation in August 2026; check fees versus buying from the operator directly. |
When to use it
Rail and coach travellers in the UK and Europe who want to compare fares or find split-ticket savings in one app.
Before you use it
Booking fees may apply, and the UK CMA opened a drip-pricing investigation in August 2026. Compare the total with buying from the operator directly.
How to use it
- Download Trainline and create an account
- Search your journey and compare fares, including split tickets
- Check the total with fees against the operator’s own price before paying
Why people use it
Trainline describes itself as Europe’s leading independent rail platform, and 93% of its UK transactions happen in the app.
Checked 2026-09-28 · compiled from public sources; we have not tested it ourselves. Terms change, so check the official pages before you rely on it. · Official site · Trainline about · Wikipedia: Trainline