Home-Based rail travel adviser

Older travellers, people who avoid booking apps, rail enthusiasts, groups, and visitors planning longer trips in Britain or Europe.

Commission from your booking partner, plus a planning or booking fee for complex itineraries. Commission on ordinary fares is usually small, so fees and bigger trips matter most.

• Reading timetables and fare rules
• Patient, clear customer service
• Organised, with an eye for detail

• Selling tickets directly usually needs approval from the rail industry, so check what your partner allows
• If you bundle rail with flights or hotels, check package travel rules and whether ATOL or other protection applies
• Handling customers' payments and personal data, so check data protection (ICO) registration and card payment security
• Commission can be low, so check that your fees cover your time
• Check whether you need professional indemnity or public liability insurance, and whether you can work from home under your lease or mortgage

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on your booking tools, website and any partner or host agency arrangements. Your costs may differ, so check what your chosen ticket retailer or partner requires.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many customers you help and the fees you charge. The estimate starts from about 8 hours a week. Commission can be low, so check that your fees cover your time.

Selling tickets directly usually needs approval from the rail industry, so check what your partner allows. If you bundle rail with flights or hotels, check package travel rules and ATOL protection. Also check data protection (ICO) registration, card payment security and insurance.