If you're between 26 and 30 years old, you're eligible. It's that simple! You can buy a National Rail 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year, until its expiry date.
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.
In most cases, your digital 26-30 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 Railcard. Please note that the 26-30 Railcard is only available in digital format.
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.
You can renew your 26-30 Railcard before your 31st birthday, providing it is due to expire within 30 days. Unfortunately, you won't be able to renew your 26-30 Railcard early if it is due to expire after your 31st birthday, however, you may be eligible for one of our other Railcards.
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.
You can buy the 26-30 Railcard online only. Simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instruction on the screen. 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.