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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Railsmartr customer service is the BEST customer service, I've encountered in a very long time. I am a first-time train traveler, and I was having an issue. Sonia at Railsmartr was so incredible.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Railsmartr, always trustworthy and helpful. We have used them many times for train tickets and everything is always perfect. Sonia kindly helped me with a refund when my husband... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I tell everyone about Railsmartr. So much better than any of the other companies - the customer service is amazing - you actually get a response from a person and they seem to be really on the side of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During these tough times, it either makes or break people/companies. Train genius were superb. Had advanced tickets booked for a family of 4, lockdown came along, needed a refund. They kept me inf... See more

Company details

  1. Train Ticket Agency
  2. Railway Service

About Railsmartr

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Be smarter.

Spend less on train travel with Railsmartr.

As an independent retailer of train tickets, we're on your side. We aim to find you the cheapest fares and we’ll never charge refund fees if you’re not able to travel.

Our mission is to always find you the cheapest fares. With the train fares structure being insanely complex, it’s a pretty difficult task. How do we do it? Our algorithm is set to find the cheapest fares, while some other retailers look for the fastest trains. So we can find you the cheapest tickets, even if it means some of the journeys we find take a little longer.

We’re committed to our ‘no extra charges policy’, so we never add any fees – not even for refunds. Why should you pay extra fees just to get your train tickets? Or because your plans change? Exactly!

Our team has been selling train tickets online since 2008, so we’re experts at what we do. We can help you find the best value train tickets, decide when it’s cheapest to travel and give you handy tips to make train travel easier. To make your journey even better, we’ve got some exciting additions coming soon, like our unique airline-style seat picker. So watch this space.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve used train genius for quite some…

I’ve used train genius for quite some time booking my train tickets to London or Birmingham and i genuinely wouldn’t use anyone else, I stumbled across this site by accident and couldn’t believe the price of 1st class. The customer service for refunds during COVID-19 has been smooth and fully communicated within a day. I highly recommend Train genius and I will continue to be a loyal customer.

April 16, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booked to visit London

Booked to visit London, first class tickets bought, great price. Then the Covid-19 situation changed everything for all of us and I contacted Traingenius to ask what our options were. I got an immediate reply which was very useful. We were allowed to cancel our journey with a full refund and this was processed swiftly and with a great standard of customer service. Simply can't fault the service I received from booking initially, to realising that we would have to cancel, to being called to arrange our refund. I work in the travel business and I know how hard it is at the moment to help all of our customers, but Traingenius have been superb. Hightly, highly recommended - thanks you!

April 14, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got a full refund on my tickets…

I got a full refund on my tickets booked for a conference on 13th March, cancelled by organisers at short notice due to Covid 19. Some delay but completely understandable considering the circumstances. Will use again.

April 8, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company and book directly!!

Booked London to Liverpool tickets but inadvertently came in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 so couldn’t use tickets. Despite the highly unusual situation and the fact that hundreds of other companies are being helpful in this regard and refunding customers like me who are in self-isolation, this company refuses to refund my ticket. Unreasonable and inconsiderate company who will never have my business ever again!

March 15, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deceptive Rip Off Telephone Charges

I booked tickets to Birmingham and upgraded to a First Class ticket. Train Genius did not send the confirmation email so I looked up their contact information to call. The contact page says this: "If you are have any questions about trains, tickets or an existing booking, or would like to buy over the telephone, please call 03301 289 227*. ...

*Calls from within the UK, or from UK mobiles, are charged at the standard geographic rate (the same as calling an 01 or 02 number)."

However, after getting through the automated telephone system, a man answers and speaks his script including the revelation that "calls cost £1.30 per minute"... I asked him to repeat how much the call was costing me and he said £1.30 per minute.

I have written an email to the company as now I have no record of my booking confirmation or details to collect my ticket at the station, only a record of payment.

I do not recommend this company.

March 11, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My daughter used traingenius

My daughter used traingenius, easily booked tickets with no problem. Ran into a slight issue when she had to change a day but it was quickly sorted and a refund issued
Thanks to those that rang and emailed. Would use again

February 18, 2020
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor experience

Very poor experience. Booked two tickets - erroneously booked an incorrect return date. On calling process to get a refund after deposit kept on changing on each request. Back to train websites or trainline.com - felt chaotic and unhelpful in the extreme

February 5, 2020
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