How do I renew my railcard before it expires?

Simply click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage, enter your log in details, click on 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard, select 'Digital' or 'Plastic' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section and follow the instruction on the screen to complete your purchase.



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You'll just need to be logged into your Trainline account, select the Railcard type you want to renew, confirm your details and then pay for your new Railcard.

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Yes. 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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It costs £30 to renew your 26-30 Railcard for one year, and you're eligible to renew up to the day before your 31st birthday.

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Please go to Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, on the top right of your account summary page, please click on your 'Menu Profile' and select 'Personal Details'. You will be given the option to update or change your personal details, including your address.

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Please click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to account. Once logged in, click 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard, select 'Digital' or 'Plastic' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section and follow the instruction on the screen to complete your purchase.

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You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday.

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Do I need a new photo to renew my Railcard online? No, you won't need to upload a new photo to renew your Railcard online with us. You'll just need to be logged into your Trainline account, select the Railcard type you want to renew, confirm your details and then pay for your new Railcard.

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You should wait until your station bought Railcard has expired so you don't lose any validity. You can also renew your 1-Year Railcard at a staffed station within the Network Railcard Area. Simply bring your current Railcard and a form of identification to prove it's you.

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Why can't the Network Railcard be used before 10:00am Monday to Friday? The Network Railcard is designed to promote off-peak leisure travel. This means that it encourages people to use trains outside of the busy commuting period which occurs before 10:00am Monday to Friday.

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You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.

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You can renew your Railcard (digital or plastic) up to 30 days in advance of the expiry date.

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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.

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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.

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The image should be a good recognisable likeness of you. We prefer colour pictures but black and white images are acceptable. Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence).

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Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.

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The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.

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Senior Railcard The smart way to save money on your rail travel for anyone aged 60 and over. Costing just £30 a year, the Senior Railcard saves you 1/3 on all Off-Peak journeys offering you immediate savings. Even better, value is the 3-year Railcard at only £70. Over 50 but not quite 60?

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You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday. Simply click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage, enter your log in details, click on 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard and follow the instruction on the screen.

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If you have purchased a digital 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.

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If you order online then yes, you can order one up to 14 days in advance of your 60th birthday. Please note that you cannot buy Railcards in advance of your 60th birthday from rail stations.

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