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

How to access the travel tool

From the left-hand menu, select Reports > Trips.
Click the green + button in the bottom-left corner, then select Book travel.

If you don’t see this option, contact your Account Manager or Concierge to schedule a travel demo and enable travel booking for your account.

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. If travel is enabled on your account, you can search and book rail journeys directly in Expensify.

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: