Great Value Train Travel
TRAVEL FOR LESS WITH A RAILCARD
From the young (16-25 Railcard) and the young at heart (Senior Railcard) to trips for the whole family (Family and Friends Railcard), there is a railcard for everyone. Most railcards cost just £35 for the whole year offering great value year-round with some railcards available for 3 years. Just a couple of journeys will mean the railcard has paid for itself!
Take a look at the range of railcards below, find railcard prices and savings, or visit railcard.co.uk for more information and to purchase yours today.
What is a Railcard?
A railcard is specific to the individual passenger allowing discounted train travel. There are a range of different railcards avaialble depending on your age or whether you travel as a group. Some railcards are available as physical cards or digital-only making it easy to bring it along with you for your journey. You must travel with your railcard to validate your discounted ticket.
To get the discount, simply book your train journey online ensuring you have applied your railcard. We will automatically show you the discounted fares making it easy to buy cheap train tickets.
Which Railcard is right for me?
There are a wide variety of railcards available to choose from. There are age specific railcards including 16-25, 16-17, 26-30 and the Senior Railcard for over 60s.
If you often travel as a group, you may find the Two Together Railcard or Family and Friends Railcard the best option for you.
Explore the range of railcards below to find the one that suits you best, and start saving on your train travel today.
16-25 Railcard
Make your money go a third further with a 16-25 railcard from just £35 a year. Or why not buy a 3-year railcard for £80, saving £25 - perfect for day trips to London and weekend getaways.
16-25 Railcard Information
Senior Railcard
Enjoy your retirement more with a Senior Railcard from £35 a year and save a third on all rail travel. If you know you'll be travelling a lot over the next 3 years, benefit from a 3-year railcard costing £80.
Senior Railcard Information
16-25 Railcard
Make your money go a third further with a 16-25 railcard from just £35 a year. Or why not buy a 3-year railcard for £80, saving £25 - perfect for day trips to London and weekend getaways.
16-25 Railcard Information
Senior Railcard
Enjoy your retirement more with a Senior Railcard from £35 a year and save a third on all rail travel. If you know you'll be travelling a lot over the next 3 years, benefit from a 3-year railcard costing £80.
Senior Railcard Information
16-17 Saver
Get 50% of most rail fares with the 16-17 Saver railcard for £35 a year. Valid for 1 year or until you turn 18.
16-17 Saver Information
Family & Friends Railcard
Valid for up to 4 adults and 4 children travelling together. Adults get a third off and kids save 60%.
Family & Friends Railcard Information
Two Together Railcard
For you and a nominated travel partner, valid after 9.30am for travel anywhere in the UK. Save a third on your leisure travel.
Two Together Railcard Information
16-17 Saver
Get 50% of most rail fares with the 16-17 Saver railcard for £35 a year. Valid for 1 year or until you turn 18.
16-17 Saver Information
Family & Friends Railcard
Valid for up to 4 adults and 4 children travelling together. Adults get a third off and kids save 60%.
Family & Friends Railcard Information
Two Together Railcard
For you and a nominated travel partner, valid after 9.30am for travel anywhere in the UK. Save a third on your leisure travel.
Two Together Railcard Information
Disabled Persons Railcard
This Railcard gives one third off all train travel, regardless of the time of day, to passengers with disabilities. The card costs just £20 a year.
Disabled Persons Railcard Information
26-30 Railcard
This digital-only Railcard will save you 1/3 on leisure journeys across Britain if you are aged 26-30.
26-30 Railcard Information
See all Railcards
See the whole range of railcards on the website with all the detail you need to know.
All Railcard Information
Disabled Persons Railcard
This Railcard gives one third off all train travel, regardless of the time of day, to passengers with disabilities. The card costs just £20 a year.
Disabled Persons Railcard Information
26-30 Railcard
This digital-only Railcard will save you 1/3 on leisure journeys across Britain if you are aged 26-30.
26-30 Railcard Information
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See the whole range of railcards on the website with all the detail you need to know.
All Railcard InformationRailcard Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Railcard?
What Railcards are available?
16-17 Saver, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Two Together Railcard, Senior Railcard, Family & Friends Railcard, Disabled Persons Railcard, Veterans Railcard, Network Railcard
How much is a Railcard?
How do I use a Railcard?
What are the travel restrictions with Railcards?
- 16-17 Saver – No restrictions on when you can travel
- 16-25 Railcard – A minimum fare of £12 applies if travelling before 10am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- 26-30 Railcard – A minimum fare of £12 applies if travelling before 10am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- Family & Friends Railcard – Valid at any time except it cannot be used on journeys entirely within the London and South East area on morning peak time services, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
- Two Together Railcard – Not valid for use on services before 9:30am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- Senior Railcard – Valid at any time except it cannot be used on journeys entirely within the London and South East area on morning peak time services, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)
- Network Railcard – Not valid before 10am Monday to Fridays (excluding bank holidays) and a minimum fare of £13 applies at all times.
- Veterans Railcard – A minimum fare of £12 applies if travelling before 10am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- HM Forces Railcard – A minimum fare of £12 applies if travelling before 10am Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)
- Annual Gold Card – Not valid before 9:30am Monday to Fridays (excluding bank holidays)
