# Trainline: Train travel Europe

> Book bus travel, get live times, buy train tickets & travel across UK & Europe

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.thetrainline`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** trainline
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 40,544,551
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (923,542 ratings)
- **Version:** 412.0.0.180976
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2010-12-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thetrainline)
- **Website:** [https://www.thetrainline.com](https://www.thetrainline.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thetrainline.com/terms/privacy](https://www.thetrainline.com/terms/privacy)

## Description

Trainline is Europe’s leading train and bus app trusted by millions. With a single account you can search, compare, and book tickets across 260+ providers—from UK routes to cross-border journeys—while enjoying real-time timetable tracking and digital tickets.

Benefit from Best Price Guarantee, multi-currency pricing, loyalty discounts, and flexible options to buy in advance or on the day. Stay informed with live updates, save plans, and ride with confidence using our customer support team when needed.

## Rankings

- #3,799 — Overall
- #87 — Maps and navigation (Free)
- #90 — Top app in United Kingdom
- #21 — tatkal

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.thetrainline.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.thetrainline.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users largely praise Trainline for its ease of use, fast booking, and clear ticket information, plus savings from railcard discounts. However, repeated complaints center on slow performance and a bloated interface, frequent popups and ads, confusing or excessive pricing with rapid price changes, and poor notifications when trains are rescheduled or platforms change. Payment errors and occasional app instability further detract from the experience. Overall, the app is convenient for buying tickets but frustrating for staying organized and paying reliably.

### Pros

- Easy to use and quick to book.
- Clear, well-formatted ticket information that is easy to find.
- All-in-one app for buying tickets.
- Railcard/family and friends discounts can save money.
- Generally reliable for purchasing tickets and bookings.

### Cons

- Slow performance and bloated interface that makes basic actions feel sluggish.
- Prices change rapidly with sometimes large jumps and few guarantees.
- Lack of timely alerts for train changes, delays, or platform updates.
- Frequent popups, ads, and intrusive prompts clutter the UI.
- Checkout payment problems and occasional app crashes or instability.

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