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Where and when can I use the Senior Railcard? The Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. There’s no limit to the number of times you use it so the potential for adventure is huge.
Can I use my Senior Railcard before it arrives?
No. You must carry your Railcard with you on any journey where you have bought discounted tickets with the Railcard. Therefore, if you buy discounted Railcard tickets before you receive your Railcard, you do this at your own risk.
Can a Senior Railcard be used before 9am?
Time Restrictions: Your Senior Railcard is NOT valid when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity during morning peak time. Morning peak time restriction does NOT apply on public holidays.
Can I use my Senior Railcard before 10am?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
How quickly can you use a railcard?
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.
Can you use a railcard if it hasn’t arrived yet?
You will need to wait 5 working days, then go to ‘Manage my Railcard’ on the 16-25 Railcard website homepage to log in to your account and apply for a replacement.
Can I use Railcard before it arrives?
You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.
Does Senior Railcard work on underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
What time is morning peak on trains?
Train companies can define the peak times for their services within a certain window set by the Department for Transport. Most set morning peak times between 6.30 and 9.30, and afternoon peaks between 4.30pm and 7.00pm. However, some continue morning peak until 10.30am, and others don’t have an afternoon peak.
Can I use my Network Railcard before 10am?
Time restrictions Network Railcard discounts are not valid on tickets for travel before 10.00hrs, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). This time restriction applies to all types of tickets. You can use your Network Railcard to get discounts on tickets for travel at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can pensioners travel free on trains?
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays.
Do pensioners travel free on London Underground?
London Freedom Pass gives you free or discounted travel for London residents across London transport networks, including trams, national rail, the underground, river services, and buses. Various transport concessions available to disabled older people.
Can you use 2 Railcards at the same time?
A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.
Does a senior railcard need a photo?
You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number and you will also need a digital passport-style photo if you have selected ‘Digital’ under ‘Choose the type of Railcard you would like’ section.
Can you use your Railcard on the day it expires?
Can I use my Railcard on the date of expiry? A: Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Can you get a Railcard on the day?
You can buy a 16-25 Railcard at any staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. You can do it on the day you are travelling, just ensure the ticket office is open. If you’re applying at a station for the first time you’ll need to complete an application form.
Can you smile in Railcard photo?
Yes, you will need to provide a suitable image for your disabled railcard when you apply. ❓ Can you smile on a railcard photo? Your expression needs to remain neutral in your photo.
Can I renew my senior Railcard after it has expired?
Can I renew my Railcard after it expires? Yes, absolutely. It doesn’t matter whether your old one was purchased at a station or online – you can renew a Railcard with us at any point after your old one expires.
Do you get your Railcard straight away?
In most cases, your digital 16-25 Railcard will be available to use straight away. Mature students who want a 16-25 Railcard will have to wait a little longer, as these applications are checked manually. Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed.
Can I have a plastic and digital Railcard?
Can I have a plastic and digital version of my Railcard? Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have.
Can someone else use my Railcard?
The Railcard and tickets bought with it are not transferable to anyone else and you must not give, lend, or resell them. You may be asked to show your Railcard when purchasing discounted tickets. 2.6. Railcard discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount.
Can I use railcard on bus?
A Network Railcard gives up to 1/3 off the following ticket types for travel in the Network Railcard area, subject to the appropriate minimum fare and the 10:00am Monday to Friday time restriction: Anytime tickets. PLUSBUS tickets – for bus travel to and from the station (and around town).
What can I use my railcard for?
Generally, all Railcards can be used for discounts train fares during Off-Peak times, weekends, and public holidays. Some, like the age-related Railcards, can be used during Peak times with a minimum fare, and the Disabled Persons Railcard can be used at any time.
Can I use Senior Railcard on Eurostar?
Can I use my Senior Railcard on Eurostar services? No, you can’t use your Senior Railcard to buy discounted Eurostar tickets (UK Railcard discounts are not applicable to Eurostar services).
