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Download the Northern app for Apple and Android devices here:

Download the Northern Trains app in the App Store  Download the Northern Trains app on Google Play

 

Why the Northern app just makes sense

Meet your handy travel companion.

No booking fees

Simple, fair prices every time. No sneaky extras here.

Paper-free tickets

Your ticket on your phone, ready to go. Goodbye ticket queues.

Real-time updates

Live departure times, delay updates and platform info - all in your pocket.

Apple & Google Pay

Fast, secure payments with just a tap. Easy peasy.

Speedy Smartcard

Load Smart Seasons onto your Smartcard in minutes - and you’re ready to travel.

Smartcard refunds

Get quicker refunds on your Smart Season Tickets.

If you are downloading our app for the first time, we’ll ask if you want to get travel updates. The video above shows what this looks like.

If you’re already using our App, you can easily enable notifications by visiting the "My Account" section and enabling travel update notifications. If you're having trouble locating it, no worries! You'll find it in the video above. Happy travels!

Even more reasons to use the Northern app

Still wondering if it’s worth the download? Here are a few more ways our app makes life easier:

  • Plan your journey in a few taps
  • Reserve seats for longer journeys
  • Buy tickets up to the moment the train departs
  • Download tickets to your phone, or collect from a station 15 minutes after purchasing

Get the best fare, fast

The app finds the best price for your journey — and keeps your recent searches handy for next time.

More flexibility

Plans changed? Swap your Advance ticket from just £1.50 on the day.

animation of a smartphone purchasing tickets from the Northern Trains app. The smartphone is shown against a green background

Save 50% on your first app booking

Sign up and get a unique code for 50% off your first Advance ticket purchase in the Northern train App.

Claim your discount

  1. The promoter of this promotion is Northern Trains Limited (trading as Northern) of George Stephenson House, Toft Green, York YO1 6JT (the “Promoter”).
  2. The “Promotional Routes” means any of the Promoter’s rail services available to view at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/app.
  3. 50% off introductory discount applies to new customers only
  4. One code per account 
  5. Offer valid on Advance purchase tickets on Northern services only
  6. Discount code only valid on the Northern app
  7. Valid for one transaction only
  8. Up to two children under the age of 5 years may travel free with each adult that holds a Qualifying Ticket.
  9. All purchases of Qualifying Tickets are subject to the Promoter’s terms and conditions available to view at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/conditions-of-travel and https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/booking-service-terms-and-conditions.
  10. A Qualifying Ticket cannot be purchased in conjunction with a Railcard. 
  11. A Qualifying Ticket is valid for travel ONLY on the date and service stated on the ticket and passengers must travel in the Class shown on the ticket.
  12. Passengers may not start, break and resume, or end their journey at any intermediate station except to change to/from connecting trains as shown on their Qualifying Ticket or other valid travel itinerary.
  13. Qualifying Tickets are non-refundable. Unless industrial action is announced, when the tickets could be changed in line with our Advance fares. Full T’s and C’s available at: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/advance 
  14. The National Rail Conditions of Travel apply for travel on all of the Promoter’s rail services. A copy of the National Rail Conditions of Travel is available at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/46427.aspx

  1. The promoter of this promotion is Northern Trains Limited (trading as Northern) of George Stephenson House, Toft Green, York YO1 6JT (the “Promoter”).
  2. The “Promotional Routes” means any of the Promoter’s rail services available to view at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk
  3. Valid for members of Network via the following websites;

https://www.charityworkerdiscounts.com

https://www.healthservicediscounts.com

https://www.discountsforcarers.com

https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk

  1. One code per customer
  2. Offer valid on Advance purchase tickets on Northern services only
  3. Discount code only valid on the Northern website and App. Claim discount by entering unique PIN in promo box.
  4. Valid for one transaction only
  5. Up to two children under the age of 5 years may travel free with each adult that holds a Qualifying Ticket.
  6. All purchases of Qualifying Tickets are subject to the Promoter’s terms and conditions available to view at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/conditions-of-travel and https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/legal/booking-service-terms-conditions.
  7. A Qualifying Ticket cannot be purchased in conjunction with a Railcard.
  8. A Qualifying Ticket is valid for travel ONLY on the date and service stated on the ticket and passengers must travel in the Class shown on the ticket.
  9. Passengers may not start, break and resume, or end their journey at any intermediate station except to change to/from connecting trains as shown on their Qualifying Ticket or other valid travel itinerary.
  10. Qualifying Tickets are non-refundable. Unless industrial action is announced, when the tickets could be changed in line with our Advance fares. Full T’s and C’s available at: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/tickets/advance
  11. The National Rail Conditions of Travel apply for travel on all of the Promoter’s rail services. A copy of the National Rail Conditions of Travel is available at https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/46427.aspx

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.