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Northern train tickets & times

LiveNorthern train tickets & times1 app · 1.2M installsMaps & NavigationFreeorg.northernrail.android

Northern is the largest rail operator in the UK.

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Total installs
1,210,116
exact · Play shows 1,000,000+
Installs / day
+15
since last crawl
Rating
4.2★
8.6K ratings · 20 reviews
Released
1 Feb 2013
13.7y ago
Last update
26 Aug 2026
v6.6.27 · 2mo ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
1.2M1.4M1.6M1.8M2M10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct
1.2M1.4M1.6M1.8M2M10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct

Installs per day · last 90 days

0510152011 Oct12 Oct12 Oct11 Oct: 1512 Oct: 0

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

estimate · charts of 12 Oct

Most downloads likely come from 🇬🇧 United Kingdom (~100%).

  1. United Kingdom100%#28 Top free · Maps & navigation

Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.

Top chart positions

as of 12 Oct
ChartCountryRankChange
Top free · Maps & navigation GB#28▼ 2

App manifest

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Manifest analysis reads only the required APK ranges. Base APK downloads may need separate device splits to install.

Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • No data shared with third parties
  • Collects data Location, Personal info and 5 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

11 in 3 groups
2 Sensitive3 Notable6 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networks
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks
LocationSensitive2

Access to where your device is, using GPS or network signals

  • Know roughly where you are, using mobile towers and Wi-Fi networksapproximate location (network-based) · ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
  • Know your exact location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networksprecise location (GPS and network-based) · ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

  • See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable8

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
  • Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Don’t miss out on the best prices when booking train tickets. Download the Northern app and create an account today and we’ll automatically offer you the lowest fare for any train journey in Great Britain. More benefits of having the Northern train app in your pocket: • No booking fees. • Buy train tickets quickly and easily. • Buy tickets right up until the moment the train departs. • Access to UK train timetable & live train times. • Swap your Advance Tickets for as little as £2.50 on the day. • Save up to 60% when you book tickets in advance. • Save 25% with Duo Tickets when travelling together. • Automatically find the best fares for your journeys. • Quicker refunds on season tickets. • Load your Smart Season Tickets to your Smart Card in just 5 minutes. • Commuter perks, freebies and more. BARCODE SEASON TICKETS A faster way to buy and renew Season tickets via the Northern app. Barcode Season tickets live on your mobile phone, saving you precious moments compared to buying in person. Plus, they offer the same great value with up to 33%* off day tickets. UK TRAIN TIMETABLE & LIVE TRAIN TIMES With the Northern app, you’ll never miss a train again or wonder when the next one is coming. Our app shows live train times and timetables across the whole of the National Rail Network with real time train tracking, so you’re always informed. RESERVE TRAIN SEATS Make sure you have the seats that work for you. Via the Northern app, you can reserve the type of seats that best suit your preferences quickly and easily when you buy and download your train tickets. RAIL JOURNEY PLANNER Journey planning is just as simple with live train departure times and platforms given for most stations. We’ll even remember past searches to speed you up on your way. FINDING TRAIN TICKETS USING THE NORTHERN TRAIN APP Finding train tickets with the Northern app’s built-in search function is easy, simply: • Enter your origin station and the destination you will be travelling to. • Select the ticket type you want to find (single, return, open return, or flexi & season). • Select the date and time you will be travelling. • Add the number of adult / child travellers • Enter any promo codes you would like to apply to the journey. Once you enter these details, the Northern app will automatically find you the cheapest train tickets. Don’t forget about the new Northern family ticket, giving you the chance to travel with your whole family on one ticket. The Northern Family ticket is valid for up to two adults and four children, who are under the age of 15. All you need to do is purchase the ticket through our app and away you go. HOW TO USE YOUR TRAIN TICKETS Using your digital train tickets is easy. Simply make sure your ticket is downloaded and activated within the app on your day of travel and scan it at the platform gates or show it to the ticket inspector on board. GET ONWARD JOURNEY INFORMATION Trying to plan your journey from your final train stations? Our app can help you find local car parking, taxi ranks and information, details about bike storage, airports and more. So, download the Northern app – there’s no smarter or quicker way to plan your journey and buy train tickets! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) View all frequently asked questions on the Northern website: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/travel/timetables/update FOLLOW US Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for even more travel updates and offers straight to your phone. Twitter: @northernassist Instagram: @northernrailway YouTube: @northernrailwayofficial Facebook: @northernassist Visit the official Northern website to learn more: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/ *T&Cs apply. View the Northern app page for full terms and conditions: https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/app

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