Does a railcard pay for itself?
Most national railcards cost around £35 a year (check the current price before you buy) and take a third off most fares. That means a railcard pays for itself once you’d otherwise spend roughly three times its price on train tickets in a year.
Which railcards are there?
- 16-25, 26-30 and Senior Railcards, for those age groups.
- Two Together, for two named adults travelling together.
- Family & Friends, for adults travelling with children.
- Disabled Persons Railcard, which also covers a companion.
- Network Railcard, for journeys in the South East.
Things to check
Some railcards have a minimum fare or don’t work before a certain time on weekday mornings. Check the conditions for the trips you take most.
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