When you are planning your train journey, choosing where you want to travel too is only part of the decision.
Maybe you want to sit next to a window and watch the world go by, or a table seat if you are working or simply just have a favourite seat where you want to sit while travelling rather than just leaving it up to fate.
With TrainSplit’s Seat Selector, you can choose where you would like to sit on services where seat reservations are available.
Choose your seat, your way.
When you are making your booking on the TrainSplit app, you can select your seating preferences as part of the booking process.
Where the services offer seat reservations, you can go that one step further and use the interactive seat selector to see which seat are available and choose the seat you wish to sit in.
You can see the layout of the train and select from the seats available, helping you find a position that suits you before completing your booking.
Whether you want to watch the world go by in a window seat, a table or even a particular carriage, having the choice can make booking your journey that little bit easier.
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Travelling Together.
The Seat Selector can also be useful when you are travelling with someone else or as a group.
If you are booking for friends or family, being able to look at the available seats gives you the opportunity to choose the seats next to each other where possible.
Of course, seat availability will depend on the train you are traveling on, how busy the service is, so the earlier you book, the more choice you have.
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Prefer a window seat?
For some journeys, particularly long journeys, the view can be part of the travelling experience.
If you are heading through some of the more scenic parts of the network, sitting by a window can make a big difference to your journey. However if you are planning work or catching up on emails, you may prefer a table seat for the journey.
How does the Seat Selector Work?
It is simple and we will guide through as part of the booking process.
Search for your journey on the TrainSplit App and choose your train and ticket. Where seat reservations are available you will have the option to select your preferences or use the Seat Selector.
From there, you can view the available seats and select an available seat before confirming your choice and confirming your booking.
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A few things to remember.
Seat reservations are not available on every train. Some operators don’t offer seat reservations or might be full reserved for the journey.
Even when seat reservations are available, your preferred seat might already be taken, so the options you see will depend on the availability at the time of booking.
But when you choose your seat, it’s a useful little feature that puts more control in your hands.
Why leave your seat to chance?
Train travel is about more than simply getting from A to B. Sometimes the small things can make the journey more comfortable and choosing where you sit is one of them.
Next time you book on the TrainSplit app, take a look at the Seat Selector and see what’s available.
You might find your favourite seat is waiting for you.
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Have a question about the booking or using TrainSplit’s Seat Selector, get in touch and we’ll do out best to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my seat using the TrainSplit app?
Yes. Where seat reservations are available, the TrainSplit app allows you to use the Seat Selector to view available seats and choose your preferred seat when booking.
Is the Seat Selector available on every train?
No. Seat reservations aren't available on every service, so the Seat Selector will only be available where the train operator and service offer seat reservations.
Can I choose a seat next to the person I'm travelling with?
Where suitable seats are available, you can use the Seat Selector to choose seats next to each other. However, availability depends on the service and how many seats have already been reserved.