Is the 16-25 Railcard only off peak?

When can I use a 16-25 Railcard? A 16-25 Railcard can be used at any time for Peak and Off-Peak travel. For journeys made between 04:30 and 10:00 Monday to Friday, a minimum fare of £12 is payable. There is no minimum fare when you travel at weekends, on Public Holidays, or during July and August.



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Get 1/3 off plus deals on meals, hotels and loads more! Costing only £30, the 16-25 Railcard can pay for itself in just a couple of trips. Over a year, you could save an average of £159*. Save even more with a 3-year Railcard (16-25s only).

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The 16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day. There's no minimum fare for travel at Peak times.

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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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Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.

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Most frequently asked questions. Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can.

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This depends on the type of railcard some railcards are only valid on Off-peak fares such as the 26-30 railcard, others are available to use all day such as the Senior railcard. You can view all the Railcards available here.

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Peak fares - Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) between 06:30 and 09:30, and between 16:00 and 19:00. Off-peak fares - at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.

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Once you've bought your Railcard, go to a London Underground station with your 16-25 Railcard and ask a member of staff to add your discount to your Oyster card. Please note: 1. The Railcard is available to residents of Great Britain aged between 16 and 25 years of age and mature students in full-time study.

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How to get 1/3 off. rail and tube fares on Oyster. Once you've bought your Railcard, go to a London Underground station with your 16-25 Railcard and ask a member of staff to add your discount to your Oyster card.

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One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.

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Through a student bank account One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.

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Yes. You can buy a 1-year 16-25 Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices. You will be required to provide your passport or UK driving licence or birth certificate or EEA National Identity card as proof of your date of birth and a passport-style photo.

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Discounts by rail operator In the UK, the 16-25 Railcard gives 1/3 off most fares. Railcard holders can add the railcard to their search on Rail Europe to find and book discounted fares. There are no discounts on standard fares for youth travellers who do not have a railcard.

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Do they always check Railcard? A: Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.

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In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.

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