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title: UK Railcard Types
slug: uk-railcard-types
createdAt: 2023-09-14T23:33:48.587Z
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Here is a list of some of the most common UK railcards and explanations of who they are designed for:

1. **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.
2. **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.
3. **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.
4. **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.
5. **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.
6. **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.
7. **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.
8. **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.
9. **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.
10. **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](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/tickets-railcards-and-offers/railcards/national-railcards/).