What does a 16-17 railcard do?

A 16-17 Saver is a Railcard that makes train travel cheaper for young adults with up to 50% off the full price of a train ticket or Season ticket. You can use a 16-17 Saver on Standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak and Advance tickets throughout Britain (excluding ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper services).



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You can use 16-17 Saver discounted tickets to travel across the National Rail network, except on ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper services. You can buy and travel with discounted tickets up until the expiry date of your 16-17 Saver.

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You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use. It is possible to add multiple Railcards for different people who are travelling.

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The 16-25 Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Off-Peak fares, as well as Standard Advance and First-Class Advance fares. There's no limit to the number of times you can use it so the potential for adventure is huge.

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Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. Please note that 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.

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

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Can I use my Santander 16-25 Railcard to buy tickets for other people? No. The Santander 16-25 Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.

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While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.

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A: YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network.

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Please note that before your 16-17 Saver can be issued, our team need to approve the age evidence provided (please allow up to 24 hours Monday to Friday and up to 48 hours at weekends for this to be done). If you have purchased a plastic 16-17 Saver, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery.

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

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

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