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UK Railcard Types
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Here is a list of some of the most common UK railcards and explanations of who they are designed for:
- 16-25 Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to individuals aged 16 to 25 or full-time students of any age.
- Benefits: Offers a 1/3 discount on most train fares across the UK, including peak and off-peak travel.
- Senior Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to passengers aged 60 and over.
- Benefits: Provides a 1/3 discount on most train fares, including peak and off-peak travel.
- Family & Friends Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to adults traveling with at least one child aged 5-15.
- Benefits: Offers a 1/3 discount for adults and 60% off children's fares. Up to four adults and four children can travel together.
- Two Together Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to two adults (aged 16 and over) traveling together.
- Benefits: Provides a 1/3 discount on most train fares when two named individuals travel together.
- Disabled Persons Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to people with a disability that makes traveling by train difficult.
- Benefits: Offers a 1/3 discount for the cardholder and a companion on most train fares.
- Network Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to passengers in the Southeast of England (check specific areas).
- Benefits: Provides a 1/3 discount on most off-peak fares within the designated railcard area.
- HM Forces Railcard:
- Eligibility: Available to members of the regular armed forces.
- Benefits: Offers a 1/3 discount on most train fares for the cardholder and up to three accompanying children.
- Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card:
- Eligibility: Available to people claiming specific unemployment benefits.
- Benefits: Provides a 50% discount on most train fares for the cardholder.
- Gold Card:
- Eligibility: Available to annual season ticket holders in some areas.
- Benefits: Offers additional benefits like discounts on other train tickets and access to the First Class lounges.
- Young Persons Railcard (Scotland):
- Eligibility: Available to individuals aged 16 to 30 in Scotland.
- Benefits: Offers a 1/3 discount on most train fares in Scotland.
To purchase a railcard, please head to the National Rail website.
Updated 25 Mar 2024
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