Travel is permitted within the normal validities of the tickets issued provided a valid railcard is held and produced on demand. Discounted tickets are only valid for travel on train services operated by Transport for Wales and cease to be valid on expiry of the railcard.
Can you travel anywhere in the UK with a Railcard?
YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network.
Can I use my 16-25 Railcard in Wales?
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 I use my senior Railcard in Wales?
A: You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales.
Does Trainline work in Wales?
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That’s great news if you’re planning on exploring this great nation by rail. At Trainline, we use our expertise to help you understand the way trains in Wales, and indeed, the UK work. Simply tell us where you’re going, and we’ll help you connect the dots.
Can I use Trainline Railcard anywhere?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
Can you use a Railcard on any journey?
Yes you can. However, for all journeys made between 4:30am and 10:00am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable. There is no minimum fare when you travel at weekends, on Public Holidays, or during July and August.
Where can I use my 16-25 Railcard?
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. See the Transport for London website for more details on Oyster pay as you go.
What trains does a 16-25 Railcard work?
Students and young adults can use the 16-25 Railcard on Standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak Single and Return tickets, as well as Standard Class and First Class Advance tickets. You can also link your 16-25 Railcard with an Oyster Card to get 1/3 off Off-Peak travel around London.
What happens if I turn 26 on a 16-25 Railcard?
Can I continue to use my Railcard if I have my 26th birthday before it expires? A: 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.
Do pensioners get free train travel in Wales?
Free and discounted travel for over 60s
Apply for a concessionary travel pass for free bus and free train travel on certain routes. You can also get train tickets at reduced prices. With a Senior Railcard you can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain.
What do you get free at 60 in Wales?
In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council. check if you can get one sooner.
Can you pay on the train in Wales?
On trains. You should buy your ticket before you board the train, the exceptions are if you start your journey at a station where no ticket office or TVM’s are provided, or the ticket office is closed; only then can tickets can be purchased from conductors on the train.
How do you get cheap train tickets in Wales?
Railcards
- 16-17 Saver Railcard: Save up to 50% on your rail travel.
- 16-25 Railcard: Save 1/3 on your rail fares.
- 26-30 Railcard: Save 1/3 on off-peak rail fares.
- Disabled Persons Railcard: Save 1/3 on rail travel for you and a friend or travel companion.
Do National Express go to Wales?
That’s why we suggest you take a day trip or even stay a weekend in the north of Wales. Our coaches can drop you off at the seaside town of Llandudno.
What train do you get to Wales?
The South Wales Main Line connects London to Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and other destinations in South and West Wales. On direct trains, the journey time between London Paddington and Cardiff is a little under two hours.
Where does a Railcard cover?
A Network Railcard is a discount card that makes train travel cheaper for anyone in the Network Railcard area (London and the South-East of England) for a whole year.
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.
Do Railcards work on buses?
You can get 1/3 off the price of unlimited bus (and tram) travel around town with your Railcard.
Can a Railcard be used for 2 people?
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.
Do I need to buy a ticket if I have a Railcard?
If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard. If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.