Alternatives to Trainline and Complete savings

Essex_Jim
Essex_Jim Posts: 225 Forumite
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edited 9 October 2023 at 9:01AM in Public transport & cycling
Hi all,

Presently I am booking two journeys a week on Trainline for work. Like many I got the complete savings 'prod' and did give it a second thought as I was booking regularly. So far I have said no.

As I am booking regularly is there something I should be doing? Checked Quidco and Top Cashback. Both paying 0.5% so guess I should do that.

Any other recommendations? 

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  • elsien
    elsien Posts: 35,430 Forumite
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    Book direct with the train company then you don’t have to pay Trainline’s fee? 
    All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.

    Pedant alert - it's could have, not could of.
  • bagand96
    bagand96 Posts: 6,445 Forumite
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    Booking train tickets through Uber gets you 10% back in Uber credits currently.  Think it's supposed to be a limited time offer but it's been going on for some time now.  No booking fees either.
  • Split My Fare always good for me and quick refunds on strike days.
  • techno12
    techno12 Posts: 734 Forumite
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    I recommend TrainPal. Just used it for 2 tickets from Chesterfield to Sheffield and Nottingham. 2.99% off currently via a slider *special deal" on the checkout page.

    It's very AliExpress with gimmicky discounts but has (tiny) cashback on every purchase too and no booking fees.

    Been using them for years.
  • Essex_Jim
    Essex_Jim Posts: 225 Forumite
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    Thank you everyone for the replies. Much appreciated
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