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Can you go anywhere with a Railcard?
YES!
Can I use my senior railcard before 9.30 am?
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.
When can you not use a Railcard?
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.
What other discounts can you get with a Railcard?
A Family & Friends Railcard gives 1/3 off rail fares for up to four adults and 60% off for up to four children aged 5 to 15 years. Plus, you can have two adults named on one card, so when one cardholder isn’t using it the other can, as long as they are travelling with at least one child aged 5 to 15 years.
Where does a Railcard cover?
The Network Railcard area map Some of the most popular stations in the Network Railcard area include Cambridge, Brighton, Oxford, Richmond, Portsmouth and Southsea, Southampton Central, Reading, Gatwick Airport, Windsor and Eton, and Winchester, to name a few.
What can I use my Railcard for?
You can use a Railcard to buy a discounted train ticket from onboard staff – but only if the station you arrived at had no ticketing facilities or the ticket machines are broken. You can also use a Railcard on all passenger train services in Great Britain, excluding Eurostar. Sleeper train services are also valid.
Can my wife travel with me on my Senior Railcard?
No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.
Can Railcards be used on buses?
1/3 off PlusBus day tickets with most Railcards You can get 1/3 off the price of unlimited bus (and tram) travel around town with your Railcard.
Can u use Railcard on bus?
Is Trainline Railcard same as national Railcard?
National Rail is the overarching national body, Southern is the company that runs the train, and Trainline is just a commercial reseller. So whether you go through National Rail or Southern’s site makes no difference – you will end up buying the ticket from Southern.
Can I use Railcard at any time?
When can I use my Railcard? Your 16-25 Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Off-Peak fares, as well as Standard Advance and First Class 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 Railcards be used on all trains?
A: Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.
Can you use a Railcard with contactless?
Some of us have only recently discovered you can link your railcard to your Oyster card – and it’s become a handy money saver for a number of Londoners. But what is frustrating for users of the London Underground is they can’t use a contactless card to take advantage of this discount.
Can I use my Railcard on trams?
Do I need my Railcard to travel on the train?
You must have your Railcard (and Photocard/Permit to travel without Photocard if applicable) with you on your journey and always show the valid Railcard and ticket to rail staff at their request.
Where can I buy a national rail Railcard?
Some 1-year Railcards can also be purchased at any National Rail staffed ticket office. You can book your train tickets online or in person, but in order to qualify for a reduced rate ticket you must be able to present your Railcard during your journey. Failing to do this will invalidate your train ticket.
How do I book a national rail ticket?
Most Railcards can be purchased online or at any National Rail staffed ticket office. You can book your train tickets online or in person, but in order to qualify for a reduced rate ticket you must be able to present your Railcard during your journey. Failing to do this will invalidate your train ticket.
What is a Railcard and how does it work?
Railcards offer value for money if you travel by train, saving you at least 1/3 on most rail fares. You must carry your Railcard with you at all times during the journey in order to qualify for the discount.