Please note that children under five years of age travel for free, so do not have to have a ticket for travel. However, to use a Family and Friends Railcard, you will need to buy a discounted child ticket so that an accompanying adult can benefit from the Family and Friends Railcard discount.
How do I manage my family Railcard?
Simply click 'Manage my Railcard' on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, click on 'Details' under your active digital Family & Friends Railcard, then click on 'Manage Digital Devices' and select the device you want to remove.
Can two adults travel on a family Railcard?
Two adults can be named as cardholders on your Family & Friends Railcard. The two adults don't need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount.
What does a family Railcard cover?
The Family & Friends Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15. Where can I buy the Family & Friends Railcard? You can buy the Family & Friends Railcard here online, at any staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent.
What are the restrictions on family and friends Railcard?
4.3. To purchase discounted tickets, at least one cardholder and at least one child aged 5 to 15 years must be travelling together. 4.4. The maximum group size is four adults (aged 16 years and over) including the named cardholder(s) and four children aged between 5 and 15 years.
Can you use family Railcard on London Underground?
You cannot use Railcards directly to purchase tickets on the London Underground or Docklands Light Railway, but there is limited opportunity to purchase off-peak Travelcards zones 1 to 6 and Oyster cards off peak fares using your Railcard.
Can I use my family Railcard without a child?
Am I eligible to use a Family & Friends Railcard? A: Any adult can buy a Family & Friends Railcard. To use it, at least one of the group travelling must be named on the Railcard and there must also be at least one child travelling on a child rate ticket.
How do I use my family Railcard?
Are family railcards worth it?
Your Family & Friends Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets. Why not use our journey planner to see what savings you can make? Your Railcard doesn't just save you money on travel. It saves you money with our partners too – on theme parks, museums, hotels and more.
Can you use a family Railcard for one person?
The card can be issued in the name of two adults, so that when one named person can't use it, the other one can, as long as there is at least one child over the age of five travelling. See our eligibility criteria for more information.
What does a family railcard cover?
The Family & Friends Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15. Where can I buy the Family & Friends Railcard? You can buy the Family & Friends Railcard here online, at any staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent.
Can you use family railcard on London Underground?
You cannot use Railcards directly to purchase tickets on the London Underground or Docklands Light Railway, but there is limited opportunity to purchase off-peak Travelcards zones 1 to 6 and Oyster cards off peak fares using your Railcard.
Can I travel alone on my family Railcard?
To use it, at least one of the group travelling must be named on the Railcard and there must also be at least one child travelling on a child rate ticket. The named Railcard holder must travel for the entire journey with any passengers who have been bought discounted tickets.
Do I need to show my Railcard on the train?
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.
Do I need to download my Railcard?
You need a digital Railcard download code to add your Railcard to your device. You can find this code in the email we send after you complete your Railcard application.