# Train tickets, travel & times

> The TPExpress app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firsttranspennineexpress](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firsttranspennineexpress)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.firsttranspennineexpress`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TransPennine Express
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 581,184
- **Rating:** 4.19 / 5 (4,480 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.24
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2019-02-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 104 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firsttranspennineexpress)
- **Website:** [http://www.tpexpress.co.uk](http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/footer/privacy-policy/](http://www.tpexpress.co.uk/footer/privacy-policy/)

## Description

The TPExpress Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly plan train journeys and purchase tickets to any UK railway station without booking or card fees. Key features include the ability to book in advance to save over 50% with Advance tickets, store eTickets within the app or in Google Wallet, and buy digital railcards for convenient access.

Users benefit from exclusive discounts and promotions on TransPennine Express fares, view live departure and arrival times across all UK rail services, and can easily manage bookings via the My Account section. The extension also enables quick searching by saving common journeys, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel planning experience. For FAQs and support, users can access links directly within the app. Download now to simplify your UK train travel with TPExpress!

## Rankings

- #92,536 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.firsttranspennineexpress.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that the app provides travel options without extra fees and has a straightforward booking interface when functional. However, many complain about frequent logout issues, bugs, crashes, and problems with ticket loading and storage (Google Wallet/smartcards). The inability to buy multiple tickets in one transaction and poor performance abroad are also common frustrations. Despite occasional improvements, the app is widely regarded as unreliable and stressful to use.

### Pros

- Offers travel options comparable to other apps without additional fees
- Easy booking system when it works
- Doesn't require unnecessary data usage
- Links tickets to Google Wallet or allows saving tickets as PDFs
- Interface is quite good and allows earning nectar points

### Cons

- Frequently logs users out, causing inconvenience and inability to access tickets offline
- App is buggy, slow, and often crashes or fails to refresh tickets
- Tickets sometimes fail to load or be added to Google Wallet or smartcards reliably
- Cannot purchase multiple tickets in a single transaction, requiring repeated bookings
- App often does not work abroad or has technical errors preventing ticket purchases

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.firsttranspennineexpress)