If you've been given a train gift voucher for your graduation, Christmas, retirement or birthday, you're probably chomping at the bit to book your train or get your rail pass. In this blog, we'll help you do exactly that, but don't worry, redeeming your train gift card is super simple and we're confident that you'll be sending a train voucher straight back to your sender as a thank-you gift.

How To Redeem Your Train Gift Card

1. Go to the Traingift Website

If you're reading this, congrats - you've already done step 1 and are close to booking your train. Although our train gifts can be used to book trains with the likes of:

  • ScotRail
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Heathrow Express
  • TGV
  • Merseyrail
  • Eurostar
  • LNER
  • Interrail

Our train gift vouchers can only be used to book trains via our website.

2. Explore our list of Rail Networks and Rail Passes

visit the traingift explore page to see the list of rail networks and rail passes
To get some inspiration on how you want to redeem your train voucher, visit our Explore page. It appears in the top menu of our site under Explore. Here you can view:

  • Different locations across the UK and Europe where you can travel to
  • Rail networks
  • Rail passes

If you're still lacking inspiration of where to go with your train gift card, you can also browse our blog to discover:

3. Go to the Redeem Page

redeem your gift cards for train journeys via our redeem page
On the top menu of our website, you should see our Redeem page. This is where you can access our booking engine and explore the thousands of train journeys on offer with our website.

4. Browse our Train Journeys and Rail Passes

you can redeem your gift card for train journeys on rail passes and single train tickets
Our train gift vouchers can be redeemed on:

  • Interrail passes (for UK and EU residents)
  • Eurail passes (for international travellers)
  • Swiss Passes
  • Eurostar tickets
  • Caledonian Sleeper tickets

And plenty more! Take the time to browse different timings, locations and other key features so you make sure to book the perfect journey for you.

4. Click Proceed and Enter Your Details

redeem your gift vouchers for rail travel on a rail pass or tickets
Found the right rail pass or journey for you? Click proceed to go to the Trip Details page. Here you can double check your ticket details and enter all your important information.

5. Enter Your Train Gift Voucher Code

enter the code on your gift vouchers for rail travel to book your train
Now's the time to book your train by adding the unique code from your gift voucher for rail travel to our website. Click Apply and you'll see if you need to pay any additional fees or if you have any money left over. If you do have money left over, it'll stay on your gift card until you use it again. Don't forget to tell us how you found our booking process so we can make things even better for you!

6. Wait for your Email Confirmation

await your email from traingift
Once you've completed the booking process, check your inbox for an email confirmation. This will include all the details of your train journey or rail pass, so give it a quick scan to ensure everything is correct. If you don’t see it, don’t forget to check your spam – sometimes even the best emails get lost there! If you still don't see it, reach out to our excellent 24/7 customer service for help.

7. Count down the days

buy a gift card for rail journeys and they can use it with scotrail
With your booking confirmed, it’s time to get excited! Whether you’re going to be gliding through the scenic Lake District on Avanti West Coast, venturing to Edinburgh aboard a Scotrail service, or hopping on a South Western Railway train to explore the charm of Dorset or the Isle of Wight, your countdown begins now. Start planning what to pack, brush up on your destination, or simply kick back and let the anticipation build.

8. Ride!

redeem your gift card for rail travel on a train across the Uk and Europe
The big day is here! Grab your ticket, head to the station, and hop aboard. Don't forget your passport, ID and discount card because you may need to show it on board.

9. Say Thanks with a Gift Card for Train Travel!

send a gift card for train travel from traingift to say thank you
Loved your Traingift journey? Why not share the joy and send a gift card for train journeys back to the thoughtful person who made it all possible? Whether it’s a heartfelt thank-you to a generous auntie, a kind friend, or your favourite colleague, a gift card for train journeys is the perfect way to return the favour. Here’s how you can easily gift a train ticket:

  • Choose your amount: Add credit between £25 and £10,000, available in multiple currencies to suit their travel plans.
  • Make it personal: Upload your own photo or design to create a unique and heartfelt gift they’ll treasure.
  • Flexible delivery options: Send it as a convenient eGift, a sleek PDF for printing, or a luxury gift card delivered straight to their door.

With Traingift, they can plan unforgettable trips – from scenic routes on Scotrail and South Western Railway to high-speed adventures with Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, or Renfe. Because nothing says thank you quite like the gift of travel!