You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use. It is possible to add multiple Railcards for different people who are travelling.
What are the benefits of a Railcard?
Because with a Family & Friends Railcard you'll enjoy 1/3 off rail fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15. Plus you can have two adults named on one card, so when one cardholder isn't using it, the other can.
What is the point of a network railcard?
A Network Railcard gives you up to 1/3 off most standard adult rail fares for travel in the Network Railcard area, subject to the minimum fare. The added benefit is that up to three adults can travel with you and they will also get up to 1/3 off their rail fare.
Can you use a Trainline Railcard on any train?
Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales.
Are tickets cheaper with a Railcard?
With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares. Most Railcards are priced at just £30 for 1-year or £70 for a 3-year Railcard (roughly £23.30 a year). Typically, the cost of your Railcard will have paid for itself after one or two trips.
What does Trainline Railcard do?
What discounts do I get with a Network Railcard?
Your Network Railcard will save you 1/3 of the cost of:
- Anytime Day Travelcards. …
- Standard Anytime tickets (Day, SIngle or Return) …
- Standard Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak (Day, Singles and Return tickets) …
- PlusBus tickets. …
- Combined rail and sea journeys. …
- Avoid the morning weekday rush – travel from 10am. …
- £13 Minimum Fare.
What’s the difference between National Rail and trainline?
Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you're after information about National Rail, you've come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).
Can Americans buy a UK Railcard?
Most frequently asked questions. Can visitors to Britain buy a 16-25 Railcard online? A: Yes, you can.
What discounts do you get with a Network Railcard?
A Network Railcard gives you up to 1/3 off most standard adult rail fares for travel in the Network Railcard area, subject to the minimum fare. The added benefit is that up to three adults can travel with you and they will also get up to 1/3 off their rail fare.
What is the difference between Trainline and National Rail?
Trainline is accredited by National Rail to provide information, timetables and sell tickets for the UK rail industry. If you're after information about National Rail, you've come to the right place. National Rail is the public facing brand of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG).