Table of Contents
You can buy a Senior Railcard at any National Rail 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.
Can a foreigner buy a Senior Railcard?
Yes, you can. Simply click ‘Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
Can foreigners buy Railcard UK?
Can visitors to Britain buy a 16-25 Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click ‘Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
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.
What does a Senior Railcard cost?
The Railcard costs just £30. So after a couple of trips, the card will have paid for itself. And over a year, you could save an average of £98*. Your Senior Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets.
Do senior citizens get discount on trains?
Save 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain with a Senior Railcard. With a Senior Railcard anyone 60 years or over can save 1/3 on all Standard and First Class, Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares for £30.
How soon can I use my senior railcard?
When can I use my Railcard? Your Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. And because there’s no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for adventure is huge.
Can you get a railcard if you’re not British?
If you live outside of the UK, you are not eligible to buy railcards online. However, you can do so via a registered travel agent or at a UK train station. This means if you’re coming to the UK to study in the summer, for example, you would be able to buy a railcard.
What age is free on trains?
Children aged five to 10 can travel free at any time by Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London (where pay as you go is accepted), as long as they travel with an adult who has a valid ticket (up to four children can travel free with one adult) or if they have a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard.
Can pensioners get free train travel?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
Can I be smiling in my 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. Your photo may be rejected if you smile.
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.
How can I get a free railcard?
One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.
Can I renew my Senior Railcard at a train station?
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.
What ID do you need for a Railcard?
All you need is: A valid passport or UK driving licence to verify your identity. A digital passport-style photo saved to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. A debit or credit card.
How much does a disabled railcard cost?
The Disabled Persons Railcard costs just £20 so after just a few trips, the card will have paid for itself. Alternatively, you can get a 3-year Railcard for just £54, saving you £6 on the price of three 1-year Railcards.
What are over 60s entitled to?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
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.
Does a senior railcard work on the tube?
According to the senior railcard website discounts apply only to rail (train) travel, not to tube travel even if loaded on to Oyster.
How do I register for a Senior Railcard?
How do I buy a Senior Railcard? A: You can buy your Senior Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office. To buy online, simply click ”Buy Now” on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen.
Can a foreigner buy a Railcard?
Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Please note that you will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or National Identity Card number (Machine readable cards from the European Economic Area only) to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.
Can I use my family railcard without a child?
A: Children under five years of age travel for free so do not have to have a ticket for travel. However, at least one child in your group will need to have a child rate ticket for you to be able to use a Family & Friends Railcard.
Which Railcard gives biggest discount?
16-17 Saver railcard The 16-17 Saver offers the most generous discount out of all the railcards at 50%.
Can a 10 year old travel alone on a bus?
Children 5-10 years old Under-11s can travel free at any time on London’s buses and trams without a ticket. Unaccompanied children between 5 and 10 must have a valid 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard for free travel.
How much is a train fare with a zip card?
11-15 Zip Oyster pay as you go single fares (PAYG) 2021 Zones PAYG (Peak) PAYG (Off-Peak) Zones 1–6 £0.85 £0.75 Zones 1–9 £1.70 £1.15.
