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Is it cheaper to buy a Railcard?

With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares.



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Get 1/3 off your train tickets with a Railcard! From children to seniors, there is a Railcard to suit everyone – and you get at least 1/3 off your tickets.

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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.

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You'll get a free Santander 16-25 Railcard which could save you 1/3 on rail travel in Great Britain letting you travel all over England, Scotland and Wales for less. The Santander 16-25 Railcard also gives you access to exclusive deals on holidays, eating out, top attractions and more.

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Your National Railcard gives you discounts on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

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  1. Book Early to Get Cheap Tickets. ...
  2. Travel at Off-Peak Rather Than Peak Times. ...
  3. Compare the Price of Single and Return Tickets. ...
  4. Save Money When Travelling as a Group by Booking Together. ...
  5. Be Flexible About When You Travel. ...
  6. Use a Railcard. ...
  7. Use a 16-25 or 26-30 Railcard, Even When You're Older.


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At a Staffed Station Ticket Office You can buy a Family & Friends Railcard at any National Rail staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. You can do it on the day you are travelling, just ensure the ticket office is open.

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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.

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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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The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use.

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The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 and over to buy. This costs just £30 (or £70 for three years), so will have effectively paid for itself after only a few train trips. When using the Senior Railcard, you can expect to make average annual savings of £76, or £5.34 per journey.

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