Can railcards be bought at the station?
Can railcards be bought at the station? Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.
How long does a Railcard take to come?
If you paid for 'Special Delivery' and placed your order before 15:45pm, your Railcard will be delivered within two days (Monday to Thursday) or three days (Friday to Sunday). If you are applying as a mature student please allow an additional 5 working days for your application to be reviewed and approved.
Do railcards work on all trains?
A: Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.
Who sells railcards?
Most Railcards can be purchased online with the option to download as a digital Railcard to your smartphone or device with our Railcard App. Some 1-year Railcards can also be purchased at any National Rail staffed ticket office.
Can a foreigner buy a Railcard UK?
Most frequently asked questions. Can visitors to Britain buy a 16-25 Railcard online? A: Yes, you can.
Do you need a Railcard when booking?
You can book your train tickets online or in person, but in order to qualify for a reduced rate ticket you must be able to present your Railcard during your journey. Failing to do this will invalidate your train ticket.
Can I buy a Railcard that is not digital?
Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.
Can I put a physical Railcard on my phone?
Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.
How do I get a physical Railcard?
You can also apply for your Railcard by visiting any staffed station ticket office and get your Railcard on the same day! Just be sure to allow yourself plenty of time between purchasing your Railcard and when you need to depart for your journey.
Is it better to get a digital or physical Railcard?
Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.
What age is Senior Railcard?
The Senior Railcard is a Railcard specifically for senior citizens. It gives people aged 60 and over 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain.
Do you get digital Railcard immediately?
In most cases, your digital Network Railcard 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 digital Network Railcard.
Can you get a Railcard instantly?
If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, 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. You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.
Can I buy a Railcard at the station UK?
Yes. You can buy a 1-year Senior Railcard over the counter at all staffed stations ticket offices.
How can I travel without a Railcard?
If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard. If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.