Railcards
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E-mail me when tickets become available Back to calendarRailcards give discounts of 1/3 on the price of most train tickets. A Railcard usually costs £30 a year, and can pay for itself in just one rail journey! It's a great way to save money on train tickets.
Types of railcards
- 16-25 Railcard
- Family & Friends Railcard
- Senior Railcard
- Disabled Persons Railcard
- Two together Railcard
How it works
- Railcards are annual discount cards for particular groups of people.
- To see what type of railcard you qualify for, read the summaries below.
- The cost is far lower than the savings you can make on the cost of your train tickets over a year!
Savings and benefits
- Railcards give discounts of 1/3 on most adult Standard and First Class rail fares.
- The Family & Friends Railcard also saves 60% on child fares.
- As a bonus, Railcard holders can save money on accommodation, restaurants, days out and much more!
Find out more about Railcards here.
16-25 Railcard
Who?
- Anyone aged 16 to 25
- Students in full-time education aged 26 or older
Cost?
- £30 for one year
- £70 for three years
Family & Friends Railcard
Who?
- Up to 4 adults and 4 children aged 5-15 - plus, you don't need to be related
- The whole group can travel together on just one Family & Friends Railcard
Cost?
- £30 for one year
- £70 for three years
Senior Railcard
Who?
- Anyone aged 60 or older
Cost?
- £30 for one year
- £70 for three years
Disabled Persons Railcard
Who?
- You might qualify if you are registerd as visually impaired, deaf or use a hearing aid, or recieve disability-related benefits.
- Covers the cardholder and one other person travelling with them
Cost?
- £20 for one year
- £54 for three years
Two Together Railcard
Who?
- Two named people travelling together aged 16 or over.
Cost?
- £30 for one year