National Rail (Railcard)

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National Rail (Railcard) Student Discounts

Save 1/3 on your train travel for just £30 a year.

1/3 off rail travel

Only £30

Save on avg. £192 per year

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About National Rail (Railcard)

When you head to uni, getting home to friends and family becomes more important than ever. But travelling around the UK has never been easier or more affordable than with a student railcard discount. With a 16-25 railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on your train and tube fares, which means heading home at a moment's notice. So you’ll never miss out on that one-off event, family gathering or your bestie’s 21st birthday party. And it’s not all for students - you can get a graduate discount with 1/3 off journeys on a 26-30 railcard to save even more, for life after uni.

Why we love National Rail (Railcard)

Hannah Parsons

Hannah Parsons

Head of Product Marketing

When you can save up to £192 for the 16-25 railcard, and up to a huge £258 savings on the 26-30 railcard, a railcard just makes sense. When you move to uni, travelling becomes a bigger part of your life, so making train travel more affordable is a big tick in our books. At only £30 for the year, a few trips to your parents and visiting friends means it’ll have paid for itself in no time. Plus with a digital-only railcard it means you’ll be able to access it on the app anytime, any place. So no more losing paper tickets! Sign up today to see how much you’ll save.

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National Rail (Railcard) FAQs

FAQ

Can I use my Railcard for tickets for travel on the London Underground?

With your Railcard you can get 1/3 off Anytime Day Travelcard when bought as part of your journey to London from outside London Zones 1-9 (subject to a minimum fare which is currently £19.10). With an Oyster card, you can get your Railcard discount loaded onto your Oyster card to save 1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services in London. You will need to have registered your Oyster in your name to do this. Simply take your Oyster card and valid Railcard to a London Underground station and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you. You can also get the discount set at Oyster Ticket Shops and Visitor Centres.

FAQ

How long do I have to wait for my Railcard to arrive?

If you have ordered a plastic 16-25 Railcard online, please allow up to 5 working days for delivery. If you paid for ‘Special Delivery’ and placed your order before 15:45pm, your Railcard will be delivered within two days (Monday to Thursday) or three days (Friday to Sunday). If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, it will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard.  You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.

FAQ

Can I use a provisional driving licence to prove my age online?

Yes. Provisional driving licences can be used to demonstrate your age to our online system.

FAQ

Can I continue to use my Railcard if I have my 26th birthday before it expires?

Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.

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