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Railcards

Railcards offer great value for money if you travel by train saving you 34% on rail travel. In many cases, you can save the cost of the railcard in your first trip! You can buy your most railcards from any staffed ticket office or through our Customer Service Centre.

In addition to discounts on rail travel, you can also save 34% on many add-ons, such as travel in London, PlusBus, ferry services and Rangers & Rovers.

You will need to carry your valid railcard when you travel and present it with your ticket, when asked. You should buy a discounted ticket before you start your journey as our on train staff cannot issue a discounted ticket on the train.

16-25 Railcard

Eligibility	Aged 16-25 inclusive, or 26+ and in full time education
Discounts available	Save 34% on rail travel in Great Britain Discount is given to railcard holder only
Which tickets can be discounted?	Standard Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets First Class: Advance tickets
Railcard restrictions	If you start your journey between 0430 and 0959 Monday to Friday, a £12.00 minimum fare will apply. The minimum fare does not apply to Advance fares, or travel at weekends, public holidays or any day in July and August.
Cost	£30.00 for one year £70.00 for 3 years. Available online only.
	Full 16-25 Railcard conditions are available here.

Senior Railcard

Eligibility	Aged 60+
Discounts available	Save 34% on rail travel in Great Britain Discount is given to railcard holder only
Which tickets can be discounted?	Standard Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets First Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets
Railcard restrictions	If you are travelling Monday to Friday and your journey is wholly within the Network Railcard area, a discount is only available when Off Peak Day tickets are valid for your journey. The railcard can be used at any time at weekends and public holidays. Please use our journey planner to check whether you can get a discount for your journey.
Cost	£30.00 for one year £70.00 for 3 years. Available online only.
	Full Senior Railcard conditions are available here.

Family & Friends Railcard

Eligibility	Any adult (aged 16+). One adult must travel with at least one child. Railcard can have two named holders.
Discounts available	Adults save 34% and children 60% on rail travel in Great Britain. Discount available for up to 4 adults and 4 children (including one named railcard holder)
Which tickets can be discounted?	Standard Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets First Class: No discount
Railcard restrictions	If you are travelling Monday to Friday and your journey is wholly within the Network Railcard area, a discount is only available when an Off Peak tickets are valid for your journey. The railcard can be used at any time at weekends and public holidays. Please use our journey planner to check whether you can get a discount for your journey.
Cost	£30.00 for one year £70.00 for 3 years. Available online only.
	Full Family & Friends Railcard conditions are available here.

Network Railcard

Eligibility	Any adult (aged 16+)
Discounts available	Adults save 34% and children 60% on rail travel in the Network Railcard area. Discount available for up to 4 adults and 4 children (including railcard holder)
Which tickets can be discounted?	Standard Class: Anytime, Off Peak, and Super Off Peak tickets First Class: No discount
Railcard restrictions	Valid for journeys starting at 1000, or later Monday to Friday. A £13.00 minimum fare will apply to each adult ticket. The minimum fare does not apply at weekends or public holidays. You can get a railcard discount on a limited number of services before 1000, as listed here.
Cost	£30.00 for one year
	Full Network Railcard conditions are available here.

Disabled Persons Railcard

Eligibility	Specific criteria apply. Only available through Rail Travel Made Easy.
Discounts available	Save 34% on rail travel in Great Britain Discount is given to railcard holder and one accompanying adult
Which tickets can be discounted?	Standard Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets First Class: Anytime, Off Peak, Super Off Peak and Advance tickets
Railcard restrictions	Railcard can be used at any time - no restrictions apply
Cost	£20.00 for one year £54.00 for 3 years – saving £6.00.
	Full Disabled Persons Railcard conditions are available here.