Book rail tickets using Expensify’s built-in travel portal, available in both Classic and New Expensify.

How to access the travel tool

In New Expensify: Click the green + button in the bottom-left corner of your screen, then select Book travel.
In Classic Expensify: Click Travel in the left-hand menu, then select Book or manage travel.

Need to enable travel still? Reach out to your Account Manager or Concierge to schedule a travel demo and get it enabled for your account.

How to book rail travel

Click the Rail tab.
Enter the search parameters:
- Travel type: round trip, one way, or open return
- Departure and destination stations
- Travel dates
- Railcard (if applicable)
Click Search Rail to view available train schedules.
Browse train options by time, class, or duration.
Click Select on your preferred ticket and then click Continue.
On the first checkout screen, review:
- Traveler information
- Loyalty and railcard programs
- Seat preferences
- Optional extras
Click Next to move to the second checkout screen.
Choose an existing trip or create a new one, then confirm the trip details and payment method.
Click Confirm and pay.

Your booking may require approval depending on your company’s travel policy.
You’ll receive a confirmation email once the train ticket is booked.
The booking receipt syncs with your Expensify account automatically for easy expense tracking.
If the payment card used is importing into your Expensify account, the receipt will automatically merge with the imported expense.

Note: Not all regions currently support rail booking. Availability may vary.

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

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