Book your train ticket online by visiting the website of your local train service provider. This is an easy method that requires access to the Internet.
Contact the train service provider via phone. Booking your train tickets over the telephone can provide you peace of mind and can be helpful if you have questions about the process and want to double check information such as train schedules and service availability. It is best to dial the number for reservations as opposed to the customer service number.
Visit the customer service or information point at the train station where you will be traveling. Here you can speak directly to a representative to ensure that you booked the tickets correctly.
Use a ticket kiosk at the train station and follow the on-screen prompts for purchasing tickets. Ticket kiosks often take both cash and credit cards.
Familiarize yourself with the name of your destination's train station. You need this information to purchase your ticket.
Determine your travel dates before beginning the booking process. Knowing roughly when you want to travel can help make the process quicker. Being flexible with your travel dates could allow you to take advantage of better deals and cheaper fares.
Prepare a list of preferred travel times. This is optional since trains arriving at your destination may only do so at certain times.
Check for discounts and cheaper fares before booking. Students, military personnel and the elderly can typically take advantage of reduced rate train fare. Check with your train service provider for more information.
