Payment Methods
- Credit and debit cards. You can pay with any of the major credit and debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and Amex. …
- Contactless. …
- Cash. …
- Rail Travel Accounts (Warrants) …
- National Rail Travel Vouchers.
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How to buy tickets for trains in England?
Hear this out loudPauseFor train times, tickets, fares and up-to-the-minute service information go to nationalrail.co.uk. If you know the name of your local train company, you can also visit their website for ticketing and travel information.
Do train ticket machines take cash UK?
Hear this out loudPauseRailway ticket machines across the UK accept most UK bank notes and coins. Please note that machines may not accept 1p or 2p coins as well as £50 bank notes. Depending on station operator, different machines sell a variety or limited range tickets.
How do you pay for a train ticket UK?
Is it cheaper to tap your card on the train or buy a ticket?
Hear this out loudPauseYou only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.
How expensive are trains in UK?
Hear this out loudPauseThe UK leads in one category: it is the country with the most expensive train tickets for single bookings on the day of travel, as well as being the second cheapest when it comes to booking in advance, with an average of around £29 a ticket.
Do you have to buy a train ticket before boarding UK?
Hear this out loudPauseBuying ticketsLike all train companies*, you must buy a ticket before you board, or risk getting a penalty fare. Only undiscounted Anytime fares will be available from the conductor** – note that these are more expensive than purchasing before you travel.
What are the payment options for booking train tickets?
Hear this out loudPauseWith the launch of IRCTC iPay, the passengers will not need any 3rd party platforms as the IRCTC iPay provides payment options like Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, Net Banking, iMudra Wallet. The back-end support is being provided by MMAD Communication Private Limited which is IRCTC's technology partner. 1.