# Northern train tickets & times

> Northern is the largest rail operator in the UK.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.northernrail.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.northernrail.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.northernrail.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Northern train tickets & times
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 1,197,696
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (8,566 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.6.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2013-02-01
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 114 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.northernrail.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/](https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Northern train tickets & times** helps you plan rail journeys across Great Britain, compare fares, and buy tickets with no booking fees. Search for single, return, open return, Flexi, and season tickets, with automatic fare-finding to help you get the best available price. The app also supports advance booking, Duo Tickets, family tickets, digital tickets, refunds, and Smart Season Ticket loading.

Check UK rail timetables and live train times across the National Rail network, including real-time departures, platforms, train tracking, and onward travel information. Reserve seats, activate and scan mobile tickets at station gates, renew barcode season tickets, and access details for parking, taxis, bike storage, and airports. Northern also provides journey history, commuter perks, travel updates, and special offers.

## Rankings

- #61,701 — Overall
- #7 — tatkal

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `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.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `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.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `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`
- `org.northernrail.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise the app for being easy to use, fast to book, and delivering clear train information. Many appreciate no booking fees and the ability to book across all UK providers. Reported issues are isolated (rare crashes, tickets not appearing) rather than systemic. Overall, the app is well-liked for usability and speed with minor reliability hiccups.

### Pros

- Easy to use and navigate
- Fast, straightforward booking and payment
- Clear, reliable train information
- No booking fees / free to use
- Broad provider coverage (book tickets for all UK rail providers, not just Northern)

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