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Buying Train Tickets
You can use these phrases to buy tickets at train stations.
Key Phrases
I want to buy a single ticket to London, please.
Can I get a return ticket to Manchester in second class?
💡 A return ticket is for going and coming back again.
What time does the next train to London leave?
Which platform does the train to Manchester leave from?
Where can I validate my ticket at the station?
💡 You must stamp your ticket in a machine before the journey.
Is there a delay on the train to London?
Will the next train arrive at the station on time?
Can I buy a first class ticket for this train?
Do I need to change trains for this journey?
Can you show me the timetable on this screen?
Practice Dialogue
Traveler
I want to buy a single ticket to London, please.
Staff
Do you want to travel in first or second class?
Traveler
I will buy a second class ticket for the trip.
Staff
The next train leaves from platform four in ten minutes.
Traveler
Is there a delay on the train to London today?
Staff
The next train will arrive at the station on time.
Traveler
Where can I validate my ticket at the station?
Staff
You must stamp it at the yellow machine over there.
Traveler
I am going to buy the ticket with a card.
Staff
You should have a very nice journey to London today.