Omio is another big train ticket retailer in the UK. Omio offers train and bus tickets and even plane tickets; more travel options doesn't necessarily mean a better experience when you book train tickets, however. In this guide, we look at the advantages and disadvantages of using Omio and Split My Fare to book your tickets and assess the best option.
Comparing Prices on Omio vs Split My Fare
Omio doesn't sell split tickets, so we would expect Split My Fare to offer cheaper tickets, with savings of up to 90% available with split ticketing. Omio also charges a booking fee on all tickets; this is often even more expensive than Trainline's, with a booking fee of £13.00 found on one journey.
When we compared the price of 10 popular journeys leaving at the same, Split My Fare was cheaper than Omio for all 10. On one trip from Edinburgh Waverley to Leicester, Split My Fare was over £100 cheaper than Omio.
While Omio and Split My Fare don't show adverts, Omio tries to sell you Cancellation Protection and Comprehensive Protection for delays and cancellations when you can often get compensation from the train company.
| From | To | Omio | Split My Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham New Street | Newcastle | £148.10 | £83.64 |
| Leeds | Coventry | £80.70 | £35.82 |
| Manchester Piccadilly | Derby | £35.90 | £22.55 |
| Glasgow Central | Nottingham | £129.20 | £48.10 |
| Cardiff Central | Sheffield | £133.20 | £91.25 |
| Edinburgh Waverley | Leicester | £171.40 | £70.71 |
| Liverpool Lime Street | Southampton Central | £75.40 | £58.51 |
| Bristol Temple Meads | Brighton | £39.50 | £36.50 |
| York | Liverpool Lime Street | £19.40 | £17.40 |
| London Kings Cross | Edinburgh Waverley | £75.50 | £69.50 |
How Does Split My Fare Work?
Seamless Booking Experience
We focus on finding customers cheap tickets while providing an easy and quick booking experience. With e-Tickets and payment methods such as Google Pay, booking your train tickets with us is now even easier.
Great Customer Experience
We pride ourselves on providing quality customer service at all hours of the day, achieving a rating of 4.5 on Trustpilot. While many bigger retailers send canned responses, we respond to each customer's needs individually, knowing that circumstances can vary.
No Booking Fees
There is no booking or service fee. No fee is charged if you don't make a split ticket saving when you book your train tickets. We will only deduct a small percentage of the saving made if we save you money by splitting your fare.
How Does Omio Work?
Plane, Bus, and Train Tickets
Omio offers transport tickets for all modes of travel, so it is a site where you can book all your tickets. This means that you will be offered the option to buy travel tickets for these travel options too, and you might find, for example, that coach tickets might sometimes be cheaper, even if the travel time is likely longer.
International Travel
If you travel abroad to European countries, you can book with Omio with tickets offered for most major train companies. Tickets are available to most major cities and other popular destinations.
Trustpilot Rating
Omio has a rating of 4.4 on Trustpilot, which, while lower than Split My Fare's rating of 4.7, is still very strong. When looking at the ratings, it seemed most reviews were for airport transfers and train tickets to European countries; as such, it seems this is what Omio may be most suitable for.
Limitations of Using Omio
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Omio more expensive?
Omio train tickets tend to be more expensive because they don't offer split ticketing and tend to have fewer cheap advance tickets available. Further, Omio charges booking fees of up to £13.
Does Omio charge a service fee?
Omio charges a service fee on all train tickets. The service fee can be up to £13.00 with the fee increasing depending on the cost of the train tickets.