Railcards Explained

To get the cheapest fares on Britains railways you'll want to use a Railcard if you can ... which typically give you 1/3 off of the off-peak fare. But there are multiple railcards which all work slightly differently, so we thought we'd try and explain what they are.
DOWNLOAD the PDF which is the complete guide here: geofftech.co.uk/download/Railc...
(We'll update this over time as and when things change)
The official RDG websites for the Railcards are:
16-25: www.16-25railcard.co.uk/
26-30: www.26-30railcard.co.uk/
Disabled: www.disabledpersons-railcard....
Senior: www.senior-railcard.co.uk/
Two Together: www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/
Family & Friends: www.familyandfriends-railcard...
Network: www.network-railcard.co.uk/
Gold Card: www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_f...
Many thanks to Mike Whittaker from Oyster Rail for his assitance - www.oyster-rail.org.uk/

[@michaellongstaff3588]

Just want to say that the 16-25 railcard does have a restriction in the form of a minimum fare before 10am on weekdays. This can be annoying for shorter journeys with fares under the £12.

[@wintrwunderland]

However, this doesn't apply during the months of July or August.

[@code-on-Trip-app]

Really? I recently bought a ticket with a railcard and a few pounds discount.

[@harrytodhunter5078]

Geoff looks different in this one

[@vincentkohlumcfan22]

Erm isn't she Vicki?

[@harrytodhunter5078]

Its a joke i stole thst i say all the time because ive been hearted twice for it.

[@jamesdavison1786]

VincentKoh LUMCFan r/woooosh

[@whywhy6055]

If only there was a 16-70 railcard

[@aw7544]

0 - 120 would be better

[@mccobsta]

@@aw7544 screw it just heavily subsidise it and make it affordable

[@dranshul9276]

Is it applicable only for tfl system or London tube as well ?

[@skyblazeeterno]

@@aw7544 Its a mess tbh. I used to live in Switzerland years ago and they had a railcard available to residents only that cost IIRC 120 swiss francs this entitled the holder to HALF price travel for a year on virtually all the rail network in the country with no time of travel or minimum fare restrictions. I think it also allowed travel on some trams, buses and boats and maybe its metro at Lausanne. Very simple

[@drontek5638]

there is a 31 - 60+

[@a5209283]

I wish there were a rail card for people like me that have no disabillity, are over 30 and under 60, travels by themselves and lives in the North east of England.

[@grassytramtracks]

Indeed, it doesn't seem very fair that if you live in the network Railcard area you get a 16 to infinity Railcard and can bring friends along and no one else gets that luxury

[@moritzl7065]

The 16-25 Railcard also offers a 34% discount on TfL caps, both peak and off-peak, e.g. the Zone 1-2 cap with railcard is just 4.50. Also, while for rail tickets there is a discount during peak there is NO discount for an oyster peak fare... They really need to simplify the system

[@nikitakathuria6550]

can you use a railcard on the tube? and can u get a regular oyester card if you don't live in London?

[@code-on-Trip-app]

⁠ The Oyster card can only be used in London, so we usually use railcards. Tourists can just use visa and use some discount when visiting London.

[@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL]

Saving a bit on travel is always good! I found a discount on train tickets justnow!

[@Kelly_C]

i never realized how much i like trains

[@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL]

I love traveling in Europe, especially when I can save on train travel.BTW we can get a 5%off on train tickets now!

[@OltonHall]

Perfect timing. A friend will be traveling around England and Scotland this summer and hasn't been completely confused what is what with the various cards. Thank you.

[@AllTheStations]

Download the PDF and you can compare the differences! it IS confusing, which is why we've tried to un-confuse it a little ...

[@bitesthedust]

Ah, that old trick of renewing a 16-25 railcard before you turn 25...

[@McGubbins42]

Yes, buy the card before your 25th birthday, not your 24th birthday as Vicky suggested.

[@countertony]

By means of doing a PhD, I was using a 16-25 Railcard (which I still think of as the "Young Person's Railcard") into my 30s.

[@johncrwarner]

Thanks for this advice and as my partner and I always travel in the UK together and so we got the Two Together Railcard and saved more than cost of the card on our first trip to the UK. Useful information.

[@johncrwarner]

and we went for the mobile version so we got it instantly on our phones as we live in Germany.

[@kellysmale1442]

​@@johncrwarner 1:16 1:20

[@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL]

If often taking the train, a railcard is indeed very useful.BTW we can get a discount on tickets now!

[@rumpus10]

What lovely neat writing!

[@robertofraser101]

Very helpful thank you just bought my senior railcard yesterday indeed many railcards there just subbed I live trains and older buses

[@francinevanzanten8368]

Could this be the start of a new series Vicki Explains instead of Vicki Explores.... Would be nice to have a video about TfL pricing on the tube, busses and overground, including the new fares of Crossrail - Elizabeth line.

[@PrograError]

this is about the network rail not TfL system

[@donaloflynn]

@@PrograError What part of Francine's comment did you not understand? She didn't say this video had anything to do with TfL.

[@mikeselectricstuff]

How do the TFL discounts work now that it's all contactless/Oyster?

[@dominicfindlay]

Got to add it to a oyster card

[@trueriver1950]

Register your railcard with your Oyster card at any TfL station (ask which member of staff can do this). Then the Oyster system deducts the discount automatically from fares and caps, but now that the bus fares, and bus only caps, are still full price. Also note that there seems no way to get the disabled railcard discount for a companion

[@scullytawoody4852]

Great vjd Vicky very helpful and a big thank you .

[@scullytawoody4852]

Vjd is video not vjd thanks.

[@anomalousoddity]

Hey Geoff and Vicki! The pdf leads to a not found page - also, the disabled railcard can be bought with tesco points too at triple their value which is a massive saving, just letting ya know! Love the vid :)

[@neilmarktaylor4386]

There is a job centre plus travel card which if you been unemployed for over 6 months and you are looking for work you can apply for this card

[@juliestockmeyer5871]

Thank you Vicki!!

[@john_smith1471]

Interesting video, regard to the Network Card map seen @3:36, Ipswich is outside the Network coverage area, Manningtree is the last station within the boundary on that line.

[@Kaylee-zx1nz]

That's great to hear! I even found some discount when buying the railcard. It’s always good to look out for deals that can make travel more affordable.

[@islandhisea]

Where can I get it? on trainpal?

[@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL]

It's very helpful❤I found a discount on train tickets just now.

[@iamsquicky]

One tip/trick with the friends and family railcard, is if you've got a child under 5 (ie doesn't need a ticket). You can quite often save money by actually buying them a ticket and using the friends and family card with them (assuming you don't have any >=5 year old children who are travelling anyway!)

[@billyshearer117]

Great video. Always check if Advance tickets are genuinely cheaper, often for a few pounds more you can get far more flexibility than the Advance fare.

[@TheSpotify95]

I don't get Advanced tickets because they are limited to just a single train... plus, from the stations I travel to, they're no cheaper than the standard anytime/off peak/super off peak returns! Hence I just buy my ticket on the day and use my 16-25 railcard (Pre-Covid, this was).

[@Wanyeee]

I see other posts have shared more cost-effective ways to buy!

[@michaelmacfarland7515]

Great video, very helpful. Please do a video on Rangers and Rovers.

[@_andytang_]

You get the TFL discount on the Disabled Railcard as well.

[@jackreddington6881]

Yay, I now know how to travel cheaply, Thanks!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Great video Vicky...!!! 💳😁📚👍

[@Wanyeee]

I heard about a very good way to buy

[@trueriver1950]

The Gold card is available to anyone living anywhere in the country, and (correct me if I am wrong) the discounted fares apply anywhere in the UK The only geographical requirement is that the season ticket stations are both in the extended "South East" area. But you can buy that season ticket at any ticket office throughout the country.

[@NicoleLee14147]

Choosing the appropriate ticketing app and finding the biggest possible discounts is a useful way to save money. For those living in or travelling around the UK and Europe, getting a railcard is a good option. If I remember correctly there is a software that is discounting all train tickets in the UK and Europe and can also be used in conjunction with the railcard discount. It's very economical and I've spent 35% less each time I've travelled!

[@islandhisea]

The railcard only works in the UK right? It would be nice to have offers that are valid in other European countries. Is the 35% saving you mentioned ok?

[@Westcountrynordic]

We are on our 4th two together card just one long distance trip and we save what we paid for it so every local trip we do is even more saving.

[@ZGryphon]

I love that one of the pair-type options listed for the Two Together card is "enemies". It's fun to picture scenarios in which that might actually happen. :)

[@skyblazeeterno]

I can imagine maybe a pair of workers that grudgingly share the same journey :)

[@sugumarsivanpandi]

Thanks 👍

[@thomasmccourt215]

Are they valid on The Isle of Wight? Then again I doubt if you would know that never having been there

[@MonkeymagicsMum]

They have now!

[@SimonS44]

British Railcards. Without wanting to show off, Germany has a much simpler system. DB (German railways) offers three cards, Bahncard 25 and 50, giving either 1/4, 1/2 or full reduction of standard Flexpreis and also always 1/4 on advance Sparpreis fares. A bit complexity comes from that some, but not all, regional transport authorities sometimes grant a bit of discount on bus and tram fares as well. There's also a Bahncard 100 (costing €4270 a year in second class) that gives unlimited travel on almost all of Germany's railways and also in many urban transport systems

[@Theduck19]

I got myself a Disabled Railcard it is great

[@tncorgi92]

I enjoyed this even though I'm not in the UK.

[@maplady572]

Fab!! I wouldn't be without my (our) 2tog card! 👍 just wish it could be used to discount sleepers.

[@farahmetallo]

So, I need to travel from Reading to London (and use the underground) for work. Which would be the cheapest way to do this? A gold card, or this other trick you are talking about? Thanks. Great vid!

[@DitzyNizzy2009]

Another trick for cheap tickets is split ticketing: it can be cheaper to buy tickets from A to B with an intermediate stop than a direct ticket. It's legit as long as the train calls at the intermediate station. (I've saved quite a bit using that trick to visit my family in Manchester.)

[@SignalBox]

If you are a student it is worth looking out for railcars being included as a freebie. Santander did have a 4 year 16-25, not sure if they still do

[@DavidShepheard]

Nice Music. Was this by the same person that did the All The Stations theme?

[@JBS319]

Meanwhile, travelers from abroad have a whole different set of railcards and passes. I have used the BritRail England pass which has unlimited unrestricted travel across England for a specified period of time. There are also passes for the entire National Rail network, one for Scotland only, one for the southwest and one for the London area. There might be some others as well.

[@LeoGiusti]

That would be a great video as an Australian to watch.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Will there be a video about the rovers and ranger tickets that you can get?

[@tonyskinner1643]

Sim0nTrains I agree rovers and rangers themselves are worth explaining especially as most can be used by railcard users for standard discounts (but not all r/c)

[@DavidShepheard]

Please can we have Railcards Explained 2, with all the other regional railcards that you said you would not do. I live in the South East, so the Network Card is my local card, but I'd love to see how the areas of the country outside of the Great Zone Six Barrier compare.

[@pmb9172]

You can use Tesco card points to get a one year card with a discount and I think similar offers come up in promos , but none for three year cards. They will not work on Caledonian sleeper other than on the seated bookings , ie nothing off sleepers which their naughty website doesn't tell you when you do a search .

[@z.y.j.y.forever04]

Can we buy them from station?? I wanna buy it for me and my husband So do you think "two together reailcard" should be perfect to buy??? Thanks

[@PinderProductions]

16 -25 also has an oyster discount, I was able to get it on mine to use at off peak times.

[@AllTheStations]

Yup, as per the PDF which we recommend in the video you download, as it contains ALL the information.

[@antonpixel]

One thing that's always confused me is getting the fact that I have a paper gold card ticket 'known' to my oyster card to be able to apply the discount for trips outside the zone my gold card already covers. I have asked at a couple of TfL places (back when they had ticket offices) and they didn't know / understand by question.

[@willmelbourne]

Quick note, some operators are now allowing you too book up to 6 months in advance.

[@ahuman487]

What type of transport can i use the 16-25 railcard on and get discounts?

[@Brrunoc1]

When buying any off peak ticket, Check the Hertford Paradox: It is often cheaper to buy a ticket to Hertford than the station you are actually going to last year it was cheaper to travel super off peak day return from Brighton to Hertford than Brighton to London.

[@Brrunoc1]

Just checked one example: Petersfield to Waterloo NW card off peak single £17.75, Petersfield to Hertford including underground : £16.70. It does not apply to every route, but worth considering.

[@cardigan7726]

Vicki with a fringe 😍

[@emmavincent5135]

With the 16-25 do you still have to buy train tickets or can you just get on with the railcard and that’s already “paid” for it

[@chrisfan1677]

I booked in advance from Newcastle to Birmingham new st. from 12 weeks. It's only around £28 on the ticket machine, but on the APP it's about 44.

[@noahbowie5985]

I completely agree with you on this. Although I have made the fatal (fatally expensive) mistake and booked at the station for a Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston in standard (forgot the Railcard as well🔫). That's £250 I'm not getting back.

[@simontay4851]

What a f-ing rip off. I would just not have gone and advanced booked for another time.

[@noahbowie5985]

Jasper when did this start?

[@noahbowie5985]

Simon Tay I had business in Manchester that day so the leg up was paid by my business. But when I got there I got a call from my wife saying that she had just gone into labour. So I was willing to pay it but on a normal I just wouldn't.

[@phlaneur2]

You can also get a Disabled Persons Railcard if you are D/deaf or hard-of-hearing. If you have a hearing aid, a copy of the front page of your NHS battery book or a copy of your dispensing prescription from a private supplier is all the evidence you need. Or get Social Services to stamp the downloadable form.

[@grumpygoomba9763]

You might want to update the PDF with the recently announced 16-17 railcard.

[@terrywang0922]

Is there age restriction for the couples card? Thank you😀

[@TheSpotify95]

There's also now the 26-30 railcard, which I will be getting once my 16-25 railcard expires!

[@skyblazeeterno]

writing in 2022 - maybe an update to this video would be nice as I suspect all major railcards have changed but still useful info nonetheless

[@nickhiscock8948]

Brit Rail passes? Are they similar to these railcards? Are they worth buying for travel throughout the UK?

[@JamesTheBell1]

Loving the music!

[@SpudderRail]

The 16-25 railcard can only be used after 10:30am on weekdays! it's only on weekends that it can be used at any time

[@AllTheStations]

incorrect, it can be used in the morning peak - but there IS a minimum fare, but *not* during July and August!

[@KarlKornel]

This may be out-of-date information, but I heard that if you're an Arsenal supporter, you have to buy your rail card from one of the Air Line stations, else you get fined £10.

[@thuggie1]

i have been trying to sign the back of my disabled rail card for the past few hours and the ink not transferring onto the strip. what sort of pen do i need to use its either smudging or not leaving a mark and i need it for Wednesday.

[@arwelp]

The best railcard is a staff or retired staff travelcard (at least for ex-BR staff) - 75% off and a free travel allowance.

[@shaydbennington1783]

You may of said this in a video but what is your favourite station???

[@tou7331]

Isnt its 75 p per train if using the london zip card or did i miss it

[@parjacpar3077]

One travel card you did not mentioned which is not well known is the Jobcenterplus travel discount card which gives you half price travel on buses and trains. You have to be claiming Jobseekers allowance and its vailid for 4 months when it expires jobcenter will issue you with new one as long as your looking for work

[@AllTheStations]

Yeah, that's not an RDG issued Railcard, that's a London/TfL one only. But yes! This is great for jobseekers in the London area.

[@parjacpar3077]

Dont forget the rest of the country and not "just" London

[@SFSEfartman]

The only thing to mention is that most jobcentre do not offer this anymore. Apparently according to a ex-employee it was scrapped at certain jobcentres due to costs and abuse. Now JCP gives claimants 100% if the journey is 90 minutes from their home address. That is regardless if it is an interview or a job (though they only pay upto the first month of being paid). Which was useful when I had to attend an interview in York.

[@rocketrichardson7423]

@2.47 The Two Together Rail Card you state can be used by people not just couples, I am not sure that you notice this and the video dose not state this they both have to be named and you cannot use without the other person Eg your self and a friend who is not named on the card. That card would be amazing if that was possible.

[@theofficialkc1483]

Can the 16-25 railcard be coupled up with the 18+ London oyster? Can I couple them together ?

[@SFSEfartman]

I think one trick which combined with a railcard could save more money is ticket splitting. Example my station to where I work, a offpeak return is £46.70 (with railcard it is £30.85). If I split my journey, the split offpeak return would cost £30.30 (with railcard it is exactly £20.00) So if you look at both methods, with my railcard and ticket split, I have pretty much got 58% saving compared to a normal offpeak return.

[@SFSEfartman]

Also to whose who don't qualify for a railcard, ticket splitting can give you similar savings depending on the stations you use. Same with those who use season tickets, having a split season tickets can give you some more savings.

[@merlinzauber1000]

question: if i buy the railcard at a station ticket office, will i be given a true plastic card or some paper thing?

[@Abubakar-qi4lz]

can you use miltiple together?

[@KentRailPhotography]

Was this filmed on the railway near Herne Bay? Vicki? Just recognised it.

[@AllTheStations]

that is INCREDIBLY eagle eyed of you, yes! yes it was! on the way down to Broadstairs ...

[@KentRailPhotography]

All The Stations Yeah. I just get the train back from Margate after school. So, I recognise the track and area.

[@KentRailPhotography]

All The Stations 🚂

[@84derbycounty]

You forgot to mention the 26-30 railcard

[@AllTheStations]

Mentioned in the PDF.

[@simontay4851]

Why not just extend the 16-25 to 16-30. 26-30 is only 4 years.

[@dominicfindlay]

Simon Tay There's a slight difference In july and August the minimum fare still applies

[@trueriver1950]

@@simontay4851 Politics. The Govt wanted to be seen to be doing something new and shiny.

[@HenrysAdventures]

I wish there was a Northern version of the Network Railcard!

[@trueriver1950]

You can use the Gold card. Worth having if you spend around £500/year in railfares (including friends when travelling together). Note the stations you ask for in the season ticket have to be in the South East, but you never have to go there to enjoy discounts all over the UK

[@neilbain8736]

Lateral thinking; good dodge with the Gold Card. If there's something for The Highlands, you'd think there'd be something for Central Scotland. Everyone lives there from Perth to Ayr.

[@justgixxer3974]

So I'm guessing there will be a strange spike in the ticket sales numbers in next year's stats?

[@ryangordon3011]

Can you use the 16 - 25 Railcard before 09:00 if you book in advance

[@DavidWood2]

"A £12 minimum fare applies for journeys starting between 4.30am-10am Monday to Friday excluding Advance Fares. This minimum fare does not apply on Public Holidays or throughout July and August." (source: www.16-25railcard.co.uk/help/railcard-terms-conditions/ , point 7) This means you can use the Railcard at any time if: * it is Saturday, Sunday or a Public Holiday * it is July or August * the discounted fare is £12 or more, or * you are travelling on an Advance Fare ticket The last option only includes bona fide Advance fares (the sort that are only valid on a single train where you book your seat in advance), not other ticket types bought in advance of the day of travel.

[@deltic4343]

At the moment there is an added bonus with a Senior Railcard - GWR have an offer if you book before 17/04/18 and travel up until 23/05/18 there is a 50% discount rather than the normal 33% discount - there's always a catch though it's only on certain time trains but if your not bothered what time you travel it's worth having

[@ThatDonChannel]

The problem with advance booking is, you're committed to a specific time. Yes, that is the same "problem" that pretty much all air travel has, but at least with, say, a day return, your options are more flexible. Also, I discovered a problem when trying to use a network railcard on a ticket machine; even if you want to take a train that leaves during the valid period (e.g. after 10 AM), the machine won't let you - you have to get your ticket from an agent.

[@skyblazeeterno]

2022 - I looked at advanced booking online and came to the conclusion for me it wasnt worth it. Ok I would save a little bit of money BUT I would be restricted to travelling on a certain train at a certain time...no problem if there are not disruptions or anything but should something go wrong I think there is not even the chance of a refund though I maybe wrong on that last point. For me ultimately not worth saving 50p with the restrictions and potential for huge problems

[@AtlanteanAN69]

Never mentioned the fact that disabled railcard has a 3-year option at £54 compared to the £20 annual fee which still gives great vfm.

[@AllTheStations]

It's mentioned in the PDF which you're all encouraged to download.

[@lukeb6341]

Do you have to use a railcard to be able to travel by train? Or can you just buy a ticket at the station

[@ThePilotboy16]

I dont see the 26-30 Railcard in the Video

[@AllTheStations]

it's in the PDF though. have a look there ...

[@owendavis7601]

Hello, I am 64, my wife is 58. We will be travelling in UK during the next 12 months. Would you suggest we buy a friends and family, two together or what card? Seems to me all cards cost the same and offer same discount. We will be travelling, Gatwick to London, around London, London to Doncaster and back and trips to East Anglia. Seems we can buy on arrival at Gatwick station with proof of age and identity but no photo required for physical rail cards. Thanks in advance

[@andrewlong6438]

Just had an email asking me to renew my Network Railcard and was offered option of a digital version on my phone which I took upon. Unlike the Network Rail card, you have to provide a photo for the digital one.

[@peterhatch206]

Is the britrail pass Ist class good value

[@themusicmoonkey]

I have the 16-25 and been told I cannot use it before 10am - which was great when getting the train from Leeds to Headingley at 10:01 and couldn’t use the ticket barriers until 10!

[@maplady572]

themusicmoonkey ouch!!!! 😐

[@DavidWood2]

"A £12 minimum fare applies for journeys starting between 4.30am-10am Monday to Friday excluding Advance Fares. This minimum fare does not apply on Public Holidays or throughout July and August." (source: www.16-25railcard.co.uk/help/railcard-terms-conditions/ , point 7) I am a little surprised at being unable to use the ticket barriers before 1000 with your ticket - though it would not have been valid if you caught a train leaving before 1000.

[@butteredtoast8292]

the fare from LDS to HDY is a standard £2.70, so under the minimum fare David so it may not let them get through with it before 10 unless its over minimum fare?

[@DavidWood2]

I didn't know the fare, but knowing the geography I was aware it was a rather short journey and knew there was no way the 16-25 discounted fare being £12 or over. I was just surprised at the barrier programming apparently prohibiting entry with a discounted ticket before the moment the ticket was valid for travel, especially when this may well have the effect of preventing a passenger from catching a train they have a valid ticket for. Ultimately the passenger has the responsibility to be able to produce a valid ticket or pass at any time during their journey, supported by a railcard. At the very least, it would seem appropriate to allow 16-25 discounted tickets below the £12 minimum fare to operate the ticket barriers from 0945 or perhaps 0950 in order to allow people to be in place to catch the first train after 1000. If the passenger uses this small latitude to catch a train their ticket is not valid for, they are liable for the consequences of travel without a valid ticket. The potential for abuse of this relatively small adjustment in barrier timing seems small, especially if local students are aware that manual checks are made on trains they cannot use their 16-25 Railcards to travel on. Automatic barriers cannot guarantee any passenger holds the correct ticket and, where relevant, Railcard for their entire journey. A passenger could go to a ticket machine and buy a child fare ticket (50% of adult fare, so cheaper than a 16-25 discounted ticket which is 66% of adult fare) or a ticket for another railcard type that they do not hold (Disabled Person's perhaps being the favourite, as it is valid all the time). The child fare ticket might be picked up at the gateline if there is an obvious indicator to staff that a child fare ticket has been used as I would expect, but a Disabled Person's Railcard ticket probably would not be picked up unless there was a supplementary manual revenue protection check including inspection of Railcards. Of course, you must have the correct railcard for the ticket you are using - you should not buy a Disabled Person's Railcard ticket if you have a 16-25 Railcard, even if the fare is the same and you would be entitled to use your 16-25 Railcard for discounted travel at the same fare on the train in question. In practice, staff might let it slide as a honest purchasing mistake if the ticket would have been valid for your journey but for the selection of the wrong Railcard type, though you cannot rely on this. Finally, for amusement, I note that there are some local rules that can lead to very strange ticket combinations. www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/bus-pass/rail.aspx is one such exception - a local rail travel concession that allows a Central Bedfordshire concessionary travel pass holder to travel to London on Thameslink via a split ticket combination off peak - a child ticket supported by the concessionary travel pass to the last station where the train stops no further south than Elstree and Borehamwood (this may well be St Albans City if the passenger starts their journey from north of Luton unless they change trains), then onwards to London using an adult ticket, perhaps discounted by a Railcard.

[@xxotagxxog6220]

Is a rail card kind of like a "subscription" that gets you discounted rates on tickets?

[@trueriver1950]

Exactly. You pay up front for one year or three years, and get a 1/3rd discount. Only catch is you have to carry the railcard with you

[@cyrusadams3584]

Wait so if it was costing £10.30 how much will the discount be for the 16-25

[@andrewlong6438]

Another possible way of saving money is by 'splitting' your ticket. You might want to do a video on that too!

[@abrahamcastanedomusic8131]

What if we are visiting the country? I'm planning to go to London soon, but idk what is the best option to go on train

[@trueriver1950]

There are better deals available for tourists, but you have to apply before you enter the UK. Being a UK resident, I don't know the details

[@angelamcmahon]

the URL for the Railcards.pdf needs to be updated to downloads (with s) and not just download.

[@iyiolapeter6554]

This is still very much confusing for me, how can I reduce the cost of train tickets considering I go to work in London just thrice a week. I need ideas

[@TheNails3]

Unfortunately your Network Rail area map at 3:35 is incorrect. Ipswich is actually just outside the Network Railcard area! The discount is only valid to Manningtree, when travelling from London on the main line. Whoever decides these things: please include Ipswich in the scheme!

[@billedwards4342]

got digital Senior Railcards for myself & wife on phone , have now dropped off phone can I now have hard copies ?

[@meganfurtado6229]

The pdf is unavailable. Would you mind updating it? Thanks.

[@maxwellday5096]

If I buy an advance is it only valid for one train at a specific time or any train on that route on the given day?

[@tonyskinner1643]

Maxwell Day Advance tickets are ONLY valid on the booked train. So if you want flexibility better to use other more open tickets e.g. Rovers, Day Returns or Travelcards.

[@maxwellday5096]

Thank you very helpful

[@islandhisea]

last time i traveled to UK and I got a railcard for train, and now my friend told me that there’s a 5 %off discount for train .What a pity that I didn’t get the discount

[@harrierjames7727]

Tip 3: use rovers if you're travelling in largely the same area of the country

[@jonsmith8582]

So , as a 50 something able bodied lone traveller from Newcastle my choice of Railcards is zilch ?

[@trueriver1950]

You can use the Gold card. Worth having if you spend around £500/year in railfares (including friends when travelling together). Note the stations you ask for in the season ticket have to be in the South East, but you never have to go there to enjoy discounts all over the UK