TRAINLINE.COM LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
74Fair
0.8vs last year
#2176 in UK
#38 in Software
#923 in London

Company Information

Company Number
03846791
Registered Address
120 Holborn, London, United Kingdom, EC1N 2TD
Status
Active
Employee Count
789
Turnover
£286,015,000
EBITDA
£79,809,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
17 September 1999
Nature of Business
62090 - Other information technology service activities
Industries
Software,Travel And Transportation
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
75%
31-60 Days
18%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms49%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-03-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202531 Mar 20252975%18%7%49%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202428 Mar 20242677%19%4%48%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202329 Sept 20232778%17%5%48%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202331 Mar 20232680%17%3%47%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202230 Sept 20222673%25%2%67%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202231 Mar 20222479%19%2%67%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202130 Sept 20212577%21%2%61%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202119 Mar 20212976%23%1%73%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202030 Sept 20206710%53%37%95%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Trainline's standard payment terms are 30 days from invoice date. Terms are set as standard unless otherwise agreed at contractual level and signed off by Finance Director.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes at invoice level are the responsibility of the PO Raiser as the goods/ service originated with them. They liaise directly with the Supplier to resolve. All disputes at Supplier level are the responsibility of Accounts Payable. Supplier will be notified of reason for dispute resulting in non-payment and Accounts Payable will liaise with them to resolve dispute.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

TRAINLINE.COM LIMITED is a leading online platform for booking train tickets in the UK and Europe. Founded in 1997, the company offers a convenient and user-friendly service for customers to search, compare and book train tickets from various train operators.

The company's sustainability program, called "Eco Trainline", aims to reduce the environmental impact of train travel. This includes promoting sustainable modes of transport, such as trains, and providing customers with carbon emission information for their journeys. In addition, the company has set a target to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.

TRAINLINE.COM LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including mobile apps, website booking, and a 24/7 customer service team. The company also offers a Best Fare Finder feature, which helps customers find the cheapest train tickets for their desired journey.

Key people at TRAINLINE.COM LIMITED include CEO Clare Gilmartin, who joined the company in 2014, and Chairman Douglas McCallum. The company is headquartered in London, with registered office address at 3rd Floor, 120 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD.

With its commitment to sustainability and convenient services, TRAINLINE.COM LIMITED has become a trusted and popular choice for train travel in the UK and Europe. Customers can book tickets and find more information about the company on their website at https://www.thetrainline.com/.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£53,661,000
Net Worth
£32,552,000
Total Current Assets
£221,197,000
Total Current Liabilities
£214,104,000

Company Location