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You need to take your Oyster card and your National Rail dicount card to an Underground ticket office, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices. You then ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the railcard.
Can I use my senior railcard on the underground?
“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 you get senior discount on Oyster card?
To qualify for these discounts, holders must present their railcard and passport when purchasing the Oyster card at any London Underground ticket office or at a National Rail ticket office that issues Oyster cards, see senior discounted pay as you go travel.
Can I use a Senior Railcard at a ticket machine?
Yes. You can buy a 1-year Senior Railcard over the counter at all staffed stations ticket office.
How do I use my Senior Railcard online?
When you get to the question ‘Choose the type of Railcard you would like’, select digital and follow the instructions on the screen to continue with your purchase. In most cases, your digital Railcard will be available to use straight away.
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.
Is rail travel free for over 60s?
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.
Is Oyster card free for over 60s?
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster card or contactless?
It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.
Is the over 60 Oyster card being stopped?
In June 2020, TfL announced it would no longer allow passengers to use 60+ Oyster Cards or Older Person’s Freedom Passes during morning peak hours to “help conserve space on public transport” and aid social distancing for key workers. Sep 4, 2021.
How do I link my railcard to my oyster?
To link your Oyster card and 16-25 Railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your Railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the Railcard.
Do you have to show railcard at ticket machine?
A: Yes. You must show your valid 16-25 Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented.
How long do senior Railcards last?
Don’t worry though – you can do that once you’ve started the renewal process. It costs £30 to renew for one year and £70 to renew for three years, saving you £20 on the price of three separate Railcards. Find out more about the Senior Railcard.
How can I use my railcard?
Can I use my Railcard to buy tickets online? Yes, you can use your Railcard to buy tickets online. When booking a train ticket using our Journey Planner, simply hit ‘Add Railcard’ on the drop-down that appears when click to update passenger details.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on merseyrail?
Railcards can’t be used when buying Day Saver, Family Ticket or Railpass tickets, with the exception of the 16 – 17 Saver Card. However, Merseyrail Day Saver and Railpass tickets are already half price for anyone aged 18 or under so the Railcard is not needed to benefit from cheaper fares on these tickets.
What is the railcard app?
Get quick and easy access to discounted rail fares from your mobile phone with the Railcard iOS app! With a Railcard, you’ll enjoy ⅓ off fares when you go by train. Never forget your Railcard again- Your Railcard will be stored on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.
Can I use my railcard before 10am?
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. The 10:00am Monday to Friday time restriction applies to all types of tickets.
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.
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.
Can I use my Senior Railcard at weekends?
Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on with a Senior Railcard. There are plenty of ways you can use your Railcard, for both long and short trips. Better still you can use it almost anytime during the week, weekends and public holidays.
At what age do you get a free bus pass in England?
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
What do over 60s get free?
UK residents are entitled to free or subsidised travel in their 60s. If you are above the age of 60, you are entitled to a senior pension rail card, that gives you reduced fares for many journeys within the UK.
