1/3 off.
Because with a Family & Friends Railcard you’ll enjoy 1/3 off rail fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15.
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How much do you get off with a family railcard?
1/3 off
The Family & Friends Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance adult fares, and 60% off for kids’ fares too. And because there’s no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for family adventures is huge.
How much money does a Railcard save you?
With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares.
Can 2 adults use a family railcard?
Two adults can be named as cardholders on your Family & Friends Railcard. The two adults don’t need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount.
Is a Family and Friends Railcard worth it?
A Family and Friends Railcard costs £30 for a 1-year Railcard or £70 for a 3-year railcard. If you’re planning to do a lot of travelling over the next few years, it’s worth purchasing a 3-year Family and Friends Railcard, as you’ll save £20 compared to buying three 1-year Railcards.
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.
How do I get a free Family Railcard?
To qualify for a Family & Friends Railcard, your group must contain at least one named Railcard holder and at least one child aged between 5 and 15 years. The maximum group size is up to four adults (aged 16 years and over) including the named cardholder(s), and four children (aged 5-15 years).
How much cheaper does a Railcard make train tickets?
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.
Why is my Railcard not giving me a discount?
Why wasn’t my Railcard discount applied? Railcards offer you up to 1/3 discount on your train tickets, but discounts won’t be applied in the following scenarios: The Railcard does not apply to the route you’re travelling on. For example, the Network Railcard is only valid for journeys in the South East of England.
Can you use a family and Friends Railcard by yourself?
A: Any adult can buy a Family & Friends Railcard. To use it, at least one of the group travelling must be named on the Railcard and there must also be at least one child travelling on a child rate ticket.
How many tickets can I buy with a Railcard?
You can purchase tickets for yourself and up to three adults travelling with you and they will also get up to 1/3 off their rail fare. Plus, you can take up to four children (aged 5 to 15 years) with you and save 60% on each child fare.
Can my daughter use my family and friends Railcard?
If you have a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard, your child who has turned 16 can travel as long as the 1-year Family & Friends Railcard is valid. If you have a 3-year Family & Friends Railcard, your 16-year old can only travel as a child on the Railcard card until the day before they turn 17.
Do they actually check Railcards?
Yes, they check your railcard every time they check your ticket. If your railcard hasn’t arrived by the time you travel, you’ll need to order new tickets.
What is the difference between a family and friends railcard and a Network Railcard?
Day Save info & to book online. A Family Railcard can be used anywhere in Great Britain (all train companies) whereas a Network Railcard is valid in the London and South East area. Remember a Railcard lasts a whole year so you can use it again for future trips.
What happens if you get caught using someone elses Railcard?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. If convicted, you will: Get a criminal record. Pay a fine of up to £1,000.
Can a single person use a family Railcard?
Any adult can buy a Family & Friends Railcard. To use it, at least one of the group travelling must be named on the Railcard and there must also be at least one child travelling on a child rate ticket.
Can I travel alone with a Two Together Railcard?
Can I use the Two Together Railcard when I am travelling on my own? No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.
How Much Is a family Travelcard in London?
A London Family Travelcard starts from just £30 for one adult and one child under 16, arriving in the capital after 10am on weekdays. If you have more travellers, our Family Travelcard packages still offer great value for up to two adults and four children.
Is Railcard cheaper than contactless?
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. For more details on capping, including how contactless has automatic weekly capping (and Oyster doesn’t) that’s here on the TfL website.
What offers do you get with a Railcard?
What discounts do the railcards get you? 16-25: A third off fares if you’re aged 16 and over and under 26. Family & Friends’: A third off adult and 60% off child fares, a minimum of one adult and one child, and a maximum of up to four adults and four children (age 5-15) can travel using one card.
How can I make my train ticket cheaper?
- Book Early to Get Cheap Tickets.
- Travel at Off-Peak Rather Than Peak Times.
- Compare the Price of Single and Return Tickets.
- Save Money When Travelling as a Group by Booking Together.
- Be Flexible About When You Travel.
- Use a 16-25 or 26-30 Railcard, Even When You’re Older.
- Avoid Paying Booking and Credit Card Fees.