National Rail is Great Britain’s number one rail travel information app, bringing live train times, station details, journey planning, and fare information into one straightforward package.

What This App Does

Plan journeys across Great Britain’s entire train network with comprehensive tools that show you the best routes and fares. The app delivers real-time travel updates personalized to your specific journey, letting you check timetable changes, set up travel alerts, and stay informed about disruptions before they affect your plans.

Key Features in Version 10.3.0

Ad-Free Option – Upgrade to remove advertisements for an uninterrupted experience.

Direct Ticket Purchasing – Links you straight to train operators so you can find the best fare without booking fees or credit card charges eating into your budget.

Journey Planner – Get up-to-the-minute travel information and track train progress in real-time. The planner alerts you to line disruptions along your route before you leave home.

Live Train Times – View real-time departure and arrival boards for any National Rail station across Great Britain. No more guessing when your train actually arrives.

Progress Tracking – See exactly where a train is along its route from start to finish, including every station in between. Perfect for coordinating pickups or tight connections.

Real-Time Alerts – Timetable disruptions get sent straight to your device as they happen, giving you time to adjust plans rather than discovering problems at the platform.

London Underground and DLR Integration – Plan complete journeys that include London Zone 1 Underground and DLR stations, eliminating the need to switch between multiple transport apps.

Who This App Serves

Whether you’re a daily commuter tracking your regular route, a traveler planning a cross-country journey, or someone who occasionally needs rail information, National Rail handles all these scenarios. The combination of planning tools and real-time updates means you spend less time wondering about train status and more time getting where you need to go.