What is the difference between 16-17 Railcard and 16-25 Railcard?

16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day. The 16-25 Railcard is aimed at leisure travel and gives 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Standard Off-Peak tickets, as well as Standard and First Class Advance tickets.



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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 16-25 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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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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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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Yes. You can use your Railcard with Anytime, Off-Peak train tickets and Advance tickets. However, for all journeys made between 4.30am and 10am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable.

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The 16-17 Saver will be valid for one year or up until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first. If you buy a Season ticket with a 16-17 Saver discount before it expires, you can continue to use it for up to 4 months after the expiry date.

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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 can use your 16-25 Railcard before 9am but journeys made before 10am will be subject to a minimum fare of £12 (excluding Advance tickets).

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Use your Clubcard vouchers towards your Railcard and you could be on your way to more places for less. The current cost of the 16-25 Railcard is £30. Reward Partner codes are only valid for a 1 year Railcard only and can't be used for the 3 year Railcard.

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16-17 Saver You can use it to travel to school, college or work as well as for leisure travel for days or nights out with your friends. A 16-17 Saver costs just £30 for one year.

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Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.

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