Can blue badge holders get a Railcard?

Being a Blue Badge holder does not entitle a person to qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The Blue Badge scheme is designed to give parking privileges to people with mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport.



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Is a Disabled Persons Railcard free? No, the Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for 1 year. This is cheaper than the other National Railcards though, which cost £30 for 1 year.

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If you have a Blue Badge you can park in places other drivers can't, for example parking spaces for Blue Badge holders. The Blue Badge is linked to you rather than a vehicle, so you can use it with any car. This includes taxis and hire cars that you're driving, or travelling in as a passenger.

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You can choose to pay for Special Delivery, but you will have to place your order before 15:45pm to guarantee that your Railcard is delivered within two days (Monday to Thursday) or three days (Friday to Sunday). If you have purchased a digital Disabled Persons Railcard, it will be available to use straight away.

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You will need to provide proof of your disability to verify your eligibility online and a digital passport-style photo if you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section. You can check if you are eligible here.

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List of countries where Blue Badge can be used
  • Austria - display with Austrian notice.
  • Belgium - display with Belgian notice.
  • Croatia - same as UK display usage rules.
  • Cyprus - display with Greek notice.
  • Czech Republic - display with Czech notice.
  • Denmark - display with Danish notice. ...
  • Estonia - same as UK display usage rules.


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Whether you are travelling to college, university, work or just for lesiure, if you are aged between 16 and 25 or a mature student in full-time education you can save 1/3 on your rail fares.

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Simply take your Oyster card and a valid Disabled Persons Railcard to a London Underground station and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you. You can also get the discount set at Oyster Ticket Shops and Visitor Centres.

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