What are the limitations on the Senior Railcard?

Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.



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Your Senior Railcard will save you 1/3 on the cost on the following:
  • Standard and First Class Anytime tickets (Day, Single or Return) ...
  • Standard and First Class Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak (Day, Singles and Return tickets) ...
  • Standard and First Class Advance tickets. ...
  • Some ticket types offered by individual train companies.


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A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.

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If you live outside of the UK, you are not eligible to buy railcards online. However, you can do so via a registered travel agent or at a UK train station. This means if you're coming to the UK to study in the summer, for example, you would be able to buy a railcard.

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National railcards They cost £30 (£20 for the Disabled Persons card). Not just for Brits! You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses.

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A Senior Railcard, also known as the Over 60 Railcard, the Senior Citizens Railcard, or OAP Railcard, is a discount card that makes train travel cheaper for anyone aged 60+. With a Senior Railcard, you can save 1/3 on all Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets throughout Britain.

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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.

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

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

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Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.

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Turning 60 soon? You can buy a Senior Railcard in advance online, up to 2 weeks before your 60th birthday, but it will only be valid for travel from your birthday onwards. You cannot buy in advance of your 60th birthday at a station.

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The 16-25 Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain. As the name suggests, the Railcard is only available for people aged between 16 and 25. However, you can also apply for one if you're a mature student in full-time study, as long as you're eligible.

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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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