A Network Railcard will not give you discounts on Advance tickets, Season Tickets, First Class tickets, Oyster pay as you go, Eurostar tickets, special excursions or charter trains, or in conjunction with some Train Company special offers.
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.
Does 26 30 railcard work on season tickets?
Railcards do not give discounts on season tickets. The £12 minimum fare DOES NOT apply at weekends and on Public Holidays. For full details of minimum fares, please ask at your local staffed station and some National Rail-licensed Travel Agents.
Does a railcard make a travelcard cheaper?
Can I get a discount with my Railcard? Yes. Depending on which Railcard you have, you may be able to get up to 1/3 off PAYG if you register your Oyster card with your Railcard. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards.
What is a season ticket on Railcard?
Season tickets offer unlimited travel between 2 stations. If you make the same journey regularly, a Season ticket or Flexi Season ticket might be better value for money than daily tickets. Season tickets are available to buy weekly, monthly and annually – as well as any period from 1 month and 1 day up to 1 year.
Why isn t my Railcard giving me a discount?
The simple answer is that not every Railcard is valid all of the time. Some of them are only valid in some parts of the country and others are only accepted at certain times of day. If you're travelling in First Class, then you might only be able to buy certain kinds of ticket.
Will a Railcard save me money?
A Railcard saves you money on almost every journey you take. Take one long journey, or a few shorter ones, and you'll already have made your money back. And no matter who you are, there's a Railcard for you.
Does a Railcard make a season ticket cheaper?
How much does a Railcard reduce?
We offer 9 main National Railcards, which give you savings of 1/3 off train fares. Most are available to buy online or at stations. You must carry your Railcard with you on your journey to qualify for the discount.
Why is my Railcard not giving me a discount?
No Railcard discount will show if you're trying to buy an Advance ticket. It's only valid for travel with flexible train tickets. There are some other reasons as to why no Railcard discount might show on the Railsmartr website.
What is discounted with Railcard?
We offer 9 main National Railcards, which give you savings of 1/3 off train fares. Most are available to buy online or at stations. You must carry your Railcard with you on your journey to qualify for the discount.
Do you save money with a railcard?
Use a RailcardYou can save 1/3 on train fares with a Railcard. There are 9 to choose from, so it's easy to find 1 to suit your needs.
Why can’t I use my Railcard on a season ticket?
No, season tickets are already heavily discounted and no further Railcard discounts can usually be applied, with the exception of the 16-17 Saver where most season tickets can also be discounted using this Railcard and the Job Centre Plus Discount Card.
How much discount does a Railcard give you?
1/3 offA 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.
Why is my Railcard not discounting?
No Railcard discount will show if you're trying to buy an Advance ticket. It's only valid for travel with flexible train tickets. There are some other reasons as to why no Railcard discount might show on the Railsmartr website.