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Can international students buy a UK railcard?

Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. Please note that you will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.



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National railcards Save a third on many British train tickets by buying a railcard. They cost £30 (£20 for the Disabled Persons card). Not just for Brits! You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible.

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Applying for a railcard by post Take your application form to the Global Office in University House to ask for your form to be stamped, along with your Student ID and a passport-sized photograph.

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If you're under 26 years old or a full-time mature student, with a 16-25 Railcard you can enjoy 1/3 off a host of different train tickets. And with TransPennine Express you can even enjoy half price Standard Advance Purchase train tickets when you book direct with us.

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You can buy your 16-25 Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office.

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If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, in most cases it will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard. Mature students will have to wait a little longer as these applications are checked manually.

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Children aged 5 to 15 inclusive get half-price fares for most tickets across the UK rail network. If your child is 4 or under, they can travel for free alongside a fare-paying parent or guardian.

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While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.

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You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.

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