Why do I have to collect my train ticket?

Why do I have to collect my train ticket?

Normally you must have the card that was used to pay for the tickets with you in order to collect your tickets. This is safeguard is in place to prevent credit card fraud. If you pay with Pay Pal you can normally collect the tickets using any card as the booking is not linked to a specific card.

Can I collect Trainline tickets without card?

If the card needed belongs to someone else, you’ll have to get them to collect the tickets for you. If they’re unable to do so, you’ll have to book another ticket using your own payment card before you catch your train.

How do I collect train tickets?

Rail Ticket Collection Information

  1. On the ticket machine screen select ‘Collect Pre-booked tickets’
  2. Enter the ‘Ticket Collection Number’ on screen. Please ensure that you enter the ‘Ticket Collection Number’ and not the ‘Booking Number’.
  3. Please wait for the machine to print your ticket(s).

Can someone else pick up my train tickets?

Train tickets can be brought by anyone even though certain tickets will have the name of the traveller or person who booked the tickets printed on them.

Can you use any bank card to collect train tickets?

Any valid bank card can be used to collect UK train tickets; it doesn’t have to be the card you used for payment. This also applies to PayPal purchases.

Can you pick up train tickets with Apple pay?

Use Apple Pay on your device to pay for train tickets securely. Available on iPhone and iPad 6 and above. Also available on Macs using the Safari browser.

Can we transfer railway ticket to another person online?

Yes, it allows the transfer to be made and what is more, the process is quite easy! The only thing is, passengers must stick to the deadline. The IRCTC e-ticket can be transferred to another member of the passenger’s family – father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband and wife.

How can you identify a ticket collector in a train?

He has a badge on his coat. He carries a list of passengers with their allotted seat number. He asks the passengers to show their tickets and also collects the fine from those who travel without ticket.

Do train tickets have names on them?

The names used for tickets are derived from your passenger details. This means that all names entered for yourself or any other passengers must match the ID (e.g. passport, driver’s licence) you will be travelling with.

Can I use Apple pay to collect train tickets?

How do you use a ticket machine at a train station UK?

When at the self service ticket machine

  1. Insert the debit/credit card used to purchase the tickets.
  2. Key in the reference (please note that in some cases you may not be required to enter your reference).
  3. Once your details have been checked your tickets will be dispensed.

How do I collect pre-booked tickets from the ticket machine?

On the ticket machine screen select ‘Collect Pre-booked tickets’ Enter the ‘Ticket Collection Number’ on screen. Please ensure that you enter the ‘Ticket Collection Number’ and not the ‘Booking Number’.

Where can I buy or collect train tickets?

Passengers can buy or collect train tickets for all routes, destinations, and train types at most of the ticket windows. There are, however, two or three exclusive ticket windows used for ticket refunds, cancellations, or endorsing.

How long does it take to collect train tickets?

It’s never a good idea to leave things ’til the last minute. So, where possible, try and collect your tickets in plenty of time. You can collect them from 15 minutes of making your booking. And remember, you’ll need to have your tickets on you when you travel, so you’ll need to print them before you hop on the train.

Can I use my bank card to collect UK train tickets?

Any valid bank card can be used to collect UK train tickets; it doesn’t have to be the card you used for payment. This also applies to PayPal purchases. We do not share payment information with the rail operator so they do not have your payment card details.