What happens if you use expired Railcard?

Railcards do not renew automatically. You must make sure that your Railcard is renewed in good time because a Railcard that has expired is not valid for use and you may be charged a penalty fare for travelling on an expired Railcard.



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Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.

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Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.

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If you have forgotten your Railcard you may be asked to purchase another ticket. The conditions of travel state that the Railcard must be carried by the customer in order for the ticket to be valid.

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Can I use my Railcard to buy tickets for other people? A: Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.

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Most stations will be able to check the validity of the Railcards by running it through the ticket–issuing machine to check when it was originally issued. Can I claim a refund if I don't use my Railcard? A: No. Unfortunately once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable.

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Easily renew your Senior Railcard
  1. Log in to your account – you will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
  2. Click on the Railcard you're renewing.
  3. Check all the details are correct and update what you need to.
  4. Pay, and you're done!


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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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Railcards can be refunded within 14 days of purchase as long as they haven't been used to buy discounted tickets. Please contact us to request a refund.

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Unfortunately, once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable. What happens if I don't have my Railcard with me and I have to buy a new ticket or pay a Penalty Fare? A: If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard.

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No. The 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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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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Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.

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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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