Book train tickets directly in Expensify Travel. This guide covers how to search, book, and view your rail itineraries in New Expensify.

Where to find Expensify Travel

Tap the green ➕ Create button at the bottom of your screen, then choose Book travel.

If you don’t see Book travel, ask a Workspace Admin to enable Expensify Travel on the workspace.

How to book rail travel

Select the Rail tab.
Enter your search details:
- Travel type: round trip, one way, or open return
- Departure and destination stations
- Travel dates
- Railcard (if applicable)
Click Search Rail.
- Use filters for time, class, or duration.
Click Select on your preferred ticket, then click Continue.
On the first checkout screen, review:
- Traveler information
- Loyalty and railcard programs
- Seat preferences
- Optional extras
Click Next.
Choose an existing trip or create a new one.
Confirm trip details and payment method.
Click Pay to finalize your booking.

Your booking may require approval depending on your company’s travel policy.
You’ll receive a confirmation email after booking.
The rail booking receipt will sync automatically with your Expensify account.
If your payment card is connected to Expensify, the receipt will merge with the imported expense.

Note: Rail bookings are not supported in all regions. Availability may vary

Yes. Once Expensify Travel is enabled for your workspace, you can book train tickets directly from the app.

Yes. Most rail bookings include a digital ticket or QR code in your confirmation email.

Yes. Seat selection is available on supported routes. This option will appear during checkout if eligible.

When a traveler books a trip in Expensify Travel, a trip itinerary is automatically created in New Expensify.

To view it: