Who is eligible for the Railcard over 60?

Can I get a Senior Railcard? The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 or over to buy. You can apply on the Senior Railcard website using a valid passport or UK driving licence as ID. Alternatively, you can apply in person at most staffed railway stations.



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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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You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number and you will also need a digital passport-style photo if you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section.

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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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Under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' you can select if you want a 'Digital' or a 'Plastic' Railcard. You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'. You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network 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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You can get this Railcard if you are... 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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Senior Railcard — which gives seniors access to rail travel discounts. Disabled Person Railcard — which gives train travel discounts to people with disabilities.

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If you live in England or Wales In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.

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Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.

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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. A: Please go to Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.

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Senior Railcard holders save on average £76* per year, and the Railcard typically pays for itself within 3 journeys. * Average saving is based on the average savings made by Senior Railcard holders between April 2021 and March 2022, excluding price of Railcard.

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Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.

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Yes. If you receive Personal Independence Payments at any level for either the Mobility or Daily Living components, you are eligibile for a Disabled Persons Railcard.

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Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.

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